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  1. 15th September 2009, 05:34 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2_door View Post
    okay lads, finance is approved, SWMBO has given approval, I WANT one sooooo, whats keeping me? I am glad you asked

    I just need one to buy now keep your eyes and ears open boys and girls.....happy to travel, budget is $40k max. If it has air bag suspension and TR I am all ears

    I am going down to Rob's (tassierob) on Sunday for a bo peep at his set up. Not sure thats such a great idea, will make me even keener for one

    Great news Mark!!!!

    Might see you down at Robs Sunday, I'll ring him and ask if he doesn't mind a few visitors, bearing cake etc of course

    JC etc
    The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
    The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈
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  2. 15th September 2009, 05:35 PM #32
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    What happens with that link that I have gave to you, any good?
    Good luck Mark
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  3. 15th September 2009, 06:22 PM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2_door View Post
    okay lads, finance is approved, SWMBO has given approval, I WANT one sooooo, whats keeping me? I am glad you asked

    I just need one to buy now keep your eyes and ears open boys and girls.....happy to travel, budget is $40k max. If it has air bag suspension and TR I am all ears

    I am going down to Rob's (tassierob) on Sunday for a bo peep at his set up. Not sure thats such a great idea, will make me even keener for one

    Check out the Melbourne LR specialists such as Ritter, Range Rov, even places like MLR for secondhand D3s as well as private buyers.
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  4. 15th September 2009, 08:34 PM #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chucaro View Post
    What happens with that link that I have gave to you, any good?
    Good luck Mark
    thanks Arthur, thats a nice D3.

    I will start ringing around over the next few days and keep you informed.

    cheers
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  5. 22nd September 2009, 02:08 PM #35
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    I like my D3 very much and would consider a D4 in time.

    Pros
    - Very easy to drive and park for a big vehicle due to it's shape.
    - Quite even with AT's fitted
    - Super comfortable and handles very well on twisty roads considering it's bulk.
    - Reasonable economy for the TDV6 if you are gentle in acceleration around town.
    - Can avoid those annoying carpark dents when you park and set it in off-road height
    -Relative ease in towing our Kimberley Karavan
    -Seems to negotiate any track I've thrown at it
    -The spilt tailgate is great as a temporary roof in rain when loading the rear

    Cons
    - 18" wheels have a limited in AT/MT tyre choice thus needing you to spend money on a set of 17" rims and the trouble to swap them for trips.
    - Tow hitch is impractical for a 4WD. Thus needed to buy the Mitchell Bros hitch and spend more money.
    - I've got an early D3 with raw plastic wheel arches and the are great for off-roading. I don't like the painted arches on the D3 and D4. They will look great until you hit the dirt and get them peppered with stones.
    - The exhausts under the rear axle is prone to rock damage and the heat shield protecting the spare is easily shredded
    - The fuel tank capacity of 82 lt is too small for long range touring. Another 20 -40 lt would have been nice.
    - The spare wheel is a PITA to access in muddy conditions.
    - The wheel brace needs to be replaced with a proper breaker bar and 22mm socket.

    Chris
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