Discojames
Member Since: 26 Apr 2007
Location: Sydney
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| 2008 Interior update in UK - Is Aus Disco getting an update? |
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I noticed that the UK disco is due for a refreshed interior, does anyone know if the Australian market will also get this. I asked the dealers but they are all keeping quite, but reading between the lines some update is planned!
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 26th Apr 2007 11:21 am |
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Jamo
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Esperance, Western Australia
Posts: 1170
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Welcome aboard! 
I think the changes are only minor. Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
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| 26th Apr 2007 12:34 pm |
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Discojames
Member Since: 26 Apr 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 35
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Thanks, I have previously owned a Disco 1 and thought it was great offroad, but 3 years ago turned to the darkside and got a new Patrol. The Patrol is pretty much bullet proof but was not as good offroad as the series 1 Discovery so I can't wait to get back into a Disco.
I hope the model year changes are minor as I just placed my order in March and it is due to be built next week so I am not sure what I will get!
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| 26th Apr 2007 12:54 pm |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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You will get a vehicle that will make You wonder, as I did, why You even thought the Patrol was good. The D3 far exceeds a Patrol in all aspects, IMHO.
Welcome and enjoy.  Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 27th Apr 2007 11:12 pm |
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Discojames
Member Since: 26 Apr 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 35
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Has anyone had confirmation of spec changes to the Australian 2008 D3?
I have ordered the SE specification so I am keen to know whether anything has been added or deleted from the SE specification in the model year changeover.
Thanks
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| 25th Jun 2007 8:09 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
 
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Check with the dealer before delivery as if something has been deleted to could cause a hassle on collection.
I think one of the folks from 'the land of the long black cloud' had an issue with an 08 MY with rear air missing. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 25th Jun 2007 12:24 pm |
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Discojames
Member Since: 26 Apr 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 35
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The people at Land Rover Australia deny that there is going to be an update for Australia. The model year has changed to 2008, but according to the customer care supervisor there will be no specification or internal changes. Personally I am not sure if I believe them as why call it 2008 model year if there are no changes?
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| 29th Jun 2007 8:14 am |
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Martin Krutli
Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 229
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I sent an email to LR asking for any information on the MY08 changes and they replied today stating that they have not yet received any information on the changes. Make of that what you will!
Cheers.
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| 29th Jun 2007 12:50 pm |
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Discojames
Member Since: 26 Apr 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 35
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My dealer has just came back to me and said he has finally seen the pictures. From what he says there is no premium (wrinkled) leather or spec changes on the SE for Australia. The only changes he can see are some of the fascia / plastic items have changed colour from grey to silver, e.g around the gear selector and steering wheel.
So it does sound very minor.
The good news is that my car should dock on the 21st July - I guess I should get 1st week of Aug. I am not sure if I can wait another 4 weeks.
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| 3rd Jul 2007 9:50 am |
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Martin Krutli
Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 229
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Discojames wrote:my car should dock on the 21st July - I guess I should get 1st week of Aug. I am not sure if I can wait another 4 weeks.
Well my car is scheduled for early August (although I don't have a date) - maybe it's on the same boat as yours.
Cheers,
Martin
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| 3rd Jul 2007 10:53 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
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why have the dealers not got the specs. LRA I suspect. they are idiots.
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| 3rd Jul 2007 12:29 pm |
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