Thread: what do you like about your D3

OK, I agree the V6 petrol would be fine. Just check there is in fact a LR tank for it, and also budget for a spare-wheel carrier or be prepared to carry the spare on the roof or inside the vehicle. I don't think there is a snorkel for the V6, but you could use the LR RAI and waterproof it (CaverD3 is the specialist here).

Hi Mark,

It now sounds like you have made up your mind on geting a D3 rather then a D2a.

So if your not worried about fuel economy then why not buy a V8? I have not looked for a couple of months now but then you could easily buy V8 SE's and even the odd excellent nic HSE for around the 40K mark, as I said not that long ago.

The fuel consumption is about the same anyway and if you drive a V8 you won't want a six I bet three coffee's on that. The 4.4 is a really nice bit of gear to drive compared to the noisy and rough in comparision petrol six.

Even new vehicle owners usually buy on a fixed budget and a up spec V8 HSE D3 can be 30+ thousand dearer then a lower spec petrol six, that being the case how many owners of petrol six cylinder D3's have ever driven a V8 or a diesel, so how many could really tell you how good their model is compared to a different higher spec V8 or diesel version?

I'd guess very few especially when it comes to the V8 because most people were worried about fuel comsumption (wrongly) and the extra cost of purchase. When it comes to second hand though the price gap between the highest spec D3 and the lowest spec closes up dramatically, so don't right yourself off on looking at even HSE's for 40k.

Remember the asking price is just where you start from.

Just a thought.

cheers,,
Terry

Thanks Terry. My mind and heart really is with a D3 even if I can get a nice D2a for less, they are quite different cars and the D3 has the edge.

Next question, is the 100k service a big one. Most of them seem to be around the 90k mileage and I would like to know how much, ball park, a 100k service will set me back.

thanks

Hey Mark,

after saying about why don't you look at V8's I checked the various Carsales websites and there aren't many V8's around right now, not like there were three months ago when they were plentyful and relatively cheap.
I've noticed this goes in cycles and right now the V8's are either not poping up or people are realising how good they were for the dollars and snapping them up.

Either way unless your prepared to wait for the right car at the right price then maybe right now a petrol six is the go. Still might be an idea to drive a V8 and compare then you will know if it is worth waiting a few weeeks for a good one to pop up or not.

Either way good luck finding one that you like at the right price, the D3 is a very nice vehicle and as a tourer and or daily driver it would be great to own.

Cheers,
Terry

The V8 is indeed a nice engine, but it'll be more expensive to service and repair if it goes wrong. It will also be more expensive to buy than a V6. I'm a big fan of not spending the whole budget on the car but leaving some for accessories, or buying a really good example of a lower-spec vehicle than just getting into a higher spec in not as good condition.

HI Mark

You won't be disappointed with any D3 as long as it has the air suspension.

If you are interested in having a look at mine then I am down Margate way and would be only to happy to run through all the accessories, features of the vehicle etc... Mine is a 2007 SE TDV6 and is by far the best car I have ever owned

Cheers

Rob

I can't add much to what has already been said...but my advice is if you find one you like don't muck around and buy it quick. I missed out on 3 units because I waited too long. I have just picked a MY07 TDV6 HSE from Morwell. When I arrived to pick it up the dealer showed me emails from others who were too slow and missed out. It can be good having to travel to pick one up because then you get a nice long, quiet drive home. What a difference from a MY95 300tdi Disco (which I am keeping BTW)

Rob,

I might take you up on that offer. I will shoort you a PM and try to arrange something for maybe this weekend.

thanks guys for all your help, looks like I have some ringing around to do.....and a quick trip to the big smoke with a nice leisurely trip home in my new D3