Thread: Once bitten...

Don't do it

Originally Posted by norto

Don't do it

On what basis do you make such an unhelpful comment? If you've got a D3 with issues we'd probably like to know. If you are just trolling please make your comments elsewhere. For the record following my experience I'd be happy to buy a second hand D3, although beating up a dealer for an extended warranty would be a consideration.
Tote

Originally Posted by Tote

For the record following my experience I'd be happy to buy a second hand D3, although beating up a dealer for an extended warranty would be a consideration.
Tote

Good for you.
Ive had 11 4x4s and the last 4 have been LRS or RRs my current one is a 2005 D3 with only 70k km and it is a piece of c@@p and i have extended warranty that runs out in 2.5 years, i'm 300km from a dealer so everytime i
have an issue i have to get the car to Sydney, leave it there, get home somehow then get back to pick it up. But thats not the major issue....its the total unreliability ive had from this car.
I will post a list of the problems shortly

Here are a listof the problems i've had with my D3
Front scuttle replaced
Front diff replaced
Rear diff replaced
Upper steering column replaced
Lower steering column replaced
Turbo replaced
Transmission removed and repaired
Left and right lower control arms replaced
Battery replaced
New airbag wiring kit
Airbag cover replaced
Front decals replaced
Steering wheel replaced
Fuel filler release mechanism replaced
Brake pads replaced @ 40k
Hand brake adjusted twice

There are a few more problems i've had that i will post as they come to mind.

You have had a bad one Norto, you also have not got rid of it yet?
Also the early builds had more problems.
Get an MY07 or later most problem parts and the CANBUS sorted by then.

Caver
I was looking at a Pajero because of the 10 year warranty
But i won't get enough for the D3....don't get me wrong
it is still the best 4x4 by far to drive

Hi Chris,

I have an 05 SE and after nearly 4 years yrs it has been a joy to own/drive. I purchased the extended 3 yr warranty last year as a bit of insurance. I'm planning to upgrade at the end of this year (D4) and will sell my car with about 2 years of extended warranty remaining. So the moral of the story is keep an eye out for a good one with extended warranty and you can't go wrong.

Cheers
Moby

Thanks again Gents for all your comments.

I think that there are enough reliability issues (from the comments below and from other sources) for me to err on the side of caution and avoid LR in my next car purchase.

Cheers,
Chris