Thread: Discovery 3. SE TDV6 - any problems to know about?

The rear Active Diff is really well worth it for soft sand. I wouldn't be without it.

Active cornering headlights are also very good (and not just a gimmick).

If the budget will extend to Premium SatNav, get it. The SatNav is a godsend when navigating unknown streets with SWMBO. No more arguments. With Premium you get the 4x4 info screen which is an excellent tool when on the soft stuff.

It all depends if you are buying new or second hand; and if new, whether you are prepared to wait.

Very few cars have come to Aust with the Active Rear Diff; and the dealer pre-orders that you can buy off the showroom floor are almost definitely not going to have it. To option the car up to your liking, your looking at a five month wait.

I waited and it was worth it.

Originally Posted by Jamo

The rear locker is definitely worthwhile for soft sand. But If you're buying off the showroom floor or second hand, you'll be lucky. Most of the ones with the rear active diff are orders, so from new you're looking at a five month wait. I waited and it was worth it!

Also get the active cornering headlights if you can. They're not just a gimmick.

Aftermarket - depends what you want to do.

we have several factory fit options on our order so it is a "wait" job.

will reconsider the diff locker

cheers
Peter

Originally Posted by Jamo

The rear Active Diff is really well worth it for soft sand. I wouldn't be without it.

Active cornering headlights are also very good (and not just a gimmick).

If the budget will extend to Premium SatNav, get it. The SatNav is a godsend when navigating unknown streets with SWMBO. No more arguments. With Premium you get the 4x4 info screen which is an excellent tool when on the soft stuff.

It all depends if you are buying new or second hand; and if new, whether you are prepared to wait.

Very few cars have come to Aust with the Active Rear Diff; and the dealer pre-orders that you can buy off the showroom floor are almost definitely not going to have it. To option the car up to your liking, your looking at a five month wait.

I waited and it was worth it.

yes we have the adaptive lights, premium nav, Hi Ice, cooler box, driving lights and side mouldings - oh and the rear rubber mat thingy!

after market goodies will be rust proofing, ERP unit, tinted windows and Alpine intergrated drop down DVD player to keep little Mr Michief occupied on long trips - or she who grumb les

just about got the final haggle sorted so hoping to place the actual order very soon.

spent 10 years in the RAAF so do know how to wait patiently like a good little cobber!

Originally Posted by Peter_OZ

spent 10 years in the RAAF so do know how to wait patiently like a good little cobber!

and still waiting, had hoped to have this all sorted by last week but lease company not able to list all the options correctly on the contract so now the dealer has to type it all out for them with option, part # price, put it on a quote with a quote # so the lease co can refer to the Q#

oh well seeming as though the Disco will take 4 - 6 months to get here a week or 2 extra won't kill me!

I can't comment first hand as I've got a D2 not a D3, but I have heard several grumbles from caravan owners that the tow hitch on the D3 is too low. It is worse for those who have the higher ground clearance off road caravans and camper trailers as the low tow ball location means that they can't get their trailer/caravan tow bar horizontal. Towing stability is then affected. From what I gather the after market tow hitches have to protrude too far from the rear of the hitch receiver before they can raise the tow ball position and this then affects the rating for the tow ball load.
Check it out if you intend to do any serious towing.

Russell

Originally Posted by rjhjstr

I can't comment first hand as I've got a D2 not a D3, but I have heard several grumbles from caravan owners that the tow hitch on the D3 is too low. It is worse for those who have the higher ground clearance off road caravans and camper trailers as the low tow ball location means that they can't get their trailer/caravan tow bar horizontal. Towing stability is then affected. From what I gather the after market tow hitches have to protrude too far from the rear of the hitch receiver before they can raise the tow ball position and this then affects the rating for the tow ball load.
Check it out if you intend to do any serious towing.

Russell

probably easier to modify the caravan hitch to make it 4" or so lower. We don't yet have a van but we most definitely have it on the list for the next 2 years so will look into any height problems then. Thank you letting me know though.

Well I executed the contract for the disco last wed so now sitting back and waiting. Hoping the delaer can give a delivery date soon. Last conversation was that he though about 3 months which is not so bad.

Oh and I added in the diff locker option too!

We have the old Surf in the mechanics workshop at the moment getting it roadworthy to get rid of it. New ball joints, steering control arm (safety recall), trailing arm link (just hanging on), rear shocks, timing belt, tappets re-shimmed, air con comp bearing, and fix gear box leak, wheel alingment and 2 new tyes on the front. Whew! Should get it back next week.

Then the bill

Hi Peter,
I ordered my D3 SE TDV6 in July and it was delivered at the end of 2006. I did not order as much fruit as you - just rear diff lock, rear A/C and side protection bars... so I would expect 3 months is optimistic.

I have now done over 9100 km in 2 months - mostly on highway trips to Queensland and Melbourne. I had a short offroad play - and the terrain response is so good, it almost took all the fun out of it!

Cheers,
Rob