Reply With QuoteI think more about the normal servicing costs, particularly with the long warranty period. Its a big shock going from a self-serviced older vehicle.
Fossicker
D3 or stay low tech
I have a dilemma. Now this possibly could be the best place to ask this question or the worst - lets see what happens.
I have on old 1984 Rangie. Great old bus - excellent condition, on gas, goes a treat. Low stress financially, low concern when scratched or dinged etc etc
However I have to get a new car in January and wondered about the D3.
I know they are good - but I hear all sorts of things around reliability - some forums comments here and there around the odd 'dud' cars being closely related to citrus fruit - all that.
What I can't quite quantify is how often this happens - 1 in 10 - 1 in 20 or 1 in 5. Has someone out there got a feel for this? or am I asking too much on a Disco 3 forum.
Thanks Terry
Swaggie
I think more about the normal servicing costs, particularly with the long warranty period. Its a big shock going from a self-serviced older vehicle.
MY21.5 L405 D350 Vogue SE with 19s. Produce LLAMS for LR/RR, Jeep GC/Dodge Ram
VK2HFG and APRS W1 digi, RTK base station using LoRa
ForumSage
SubscriberMy D3 is my 3rd Land Rover and the first to have no oil leaks by 25000 KM, If you read the posts on this section of the forums you will come away with the impression that the Disco 3s are a giant leap forward in reliability.
I'm very happy with mine, 26000Km since April, absolutely awesome offroad and the most comfortable vehicle on a trip I have owned.
The usual caveats apply though, if you are in the market for a Patrol with 200000 Km on it you are probably going to be dissapointed with a new disco's servicing costs. If you are comparing to a new Cruiser don't even waste your time at the Toyota dealer.
Regards,
Tote
Fossicker
We have 3 Disco 3's in the family 2 have done over 60000 km and 1 has done 30000km. Nothing but praise for them. I am still impressed when I drive it how well it does everything. Do yourself a favour and get one is my opinion.
ChatterBox
Get the D3 if you can afford it. You will not regret it, massive improvement on previous models.
It comes standard with..................Permagrin!
Check out DISCO3.CO.UK - Dedicated to Discovery 3 and LR3 Owners and Enthusiasts for more info on the D3.
ChatterBox
There is also a price reduction to the Range of D3'S & Sports to clear 08.5my's. As the 09my's are arriving squeeze ya local dealer.
The $64,990 (V6 SE) drive away deal has been further reduced. So now is a great time to buy as dealers want to move stock & LR want to clear the holding yards of the 08.5 my's & make room for the new update.
Cheers
Master
30000 ks so far - Best car I have ever had.
Go off road whenever I can, only issue that I have had is rear heater hose (I have the rear air con) came loose.
Yep, servicing is pricey, but what new car that is decent doesn't cost to get serviced?
If you want a well designed, comfortable, practical, versatile vehicle that is totally capable off road, yep, D3 is the way to go.
Fossicker
Thanks to one and all for those very reassuring comments.
From my research I think this vehicle will do everything that I want and more. So I will take the plunge I think and go this direction.
An SE with rear air should about do it for me - I don't think that I would need anything more.
Thanks Terry
Master
SubscriberOnly had one show stopper when the battery failed while in Catherin NT on our way around the big island also had a noisy air compressor replaced in Cairns and the steering wheel in Perth.
3.5 years and 100K and still happy. It tows our 3 ton van with ease.
Have fun in it, its a great car, takes you there and back in comfort.
Ryall
ChatterBox
Hmmm
Funny how we think having a steering wheel replaced and air-con and battery and still think its very reliable.
Lets face it, we are blinded by the marque and will only see positives even when blatantly they are not.
Who ever heard of a almost new car having its steering wheel replaced???
I am looking at a new D3 or L322 Rangie myself, I am blinded as well so no good me trying to hide it. Am on my 7th Landy so who am I to talk.
I have driven the D3 a bit and absolutely think its fantastic.
Drove the V6 but will probably get the TD6 or seeing I am a rev head the V8.
So any-one looking at a D3, they do still have their faults and probably always will but thats just their beauty, Getting in the car in the morning and in the back of our mind we think "Is it going to start".
Best of luck though, I can't wait till I take the plunge.
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