Thread: seriously is buying under $15000 for a d3 realistic..?

Roo bars impact fuel economy quite a lot. They increase front wheel drag as they remove the front wheel spoilers on the original bumper which are proven to dramatically improve aero performance and thus fuel efficiency.

Originally Posted by jonus

Hi guys Ive always loved the d3 why do i see so much negativity as a second hand purchase, seriously how much can I service myself. I'm looking at v8 for towing and using the air condition flat payload for my business. I tow a jayco off road camper to moreton every year with my old hilux but am i on the right page for buying a cheap d3...

Hi mate yes it is, if you look around enough, I bought my previous D3 for $9,000 from a Kia garage near Geelong as it was sold as seen and needed a bit off work (front diff), but a bit of tlc later it was brilliant, Vienna Green SE V6 with Rear Aircon and DVD etc...
It had 267,000km's on the clock but never missed a beat once. Just recently sold it and got myself a D4.
My advice keep looking around they will pop up for a good price!

regards
mike