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Leo Disco
Member Since: 22 Dec 2013
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 210
  
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Hi
Went for it after months of looking around. Original budget was £10k but after looking at all the horror stories ended buying from a dealer. It's a Grey XS with 60k, one owner. After looking around this was the best example I had seen, bought it straight away (£17k). Comes with 1 year Land Rover warranty, I have asked for a cost to extend this to 2 as the belts and oil pump probably won't be done for 2 years. I will be picking it up mid Jan. Anything else I should look out for ?
Thanks
Rich 
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 1st Jan 2014 10:32 pm |
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Andym01207
Member Since: 01 Mar 2012
Location: County Durham
Posts: 412
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I've had my 08 XS (Buckingham Blue) for nearly 2 years now...love it.
No major issues so far, just a couple of small things:
Front wheel bearing
Rear brake caliper binding which took out the disc and pad.
Handily neither of which happened in the first year when i Had the full LR warranty from the dealer!
Welcome and enjoy!
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| 2nd Jan 2014 9:51 am |
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chalky
Member Since: 21 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 3145
 
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I've had my 57 Plate XS 5 Years Now and had two failed EGR's
Just replaced all suspension components on the front end inc new Arms, ARB Bushes etc, New Tyres X4 and Disks & Pads all round, mainly because i wanted V8 brakes all round, All serviceable items really so i cant complain at all.
I was changing cars every 6 - 18 Months before and was losing between 4.5K - 12.5K every time i did this.
So man maths means that i'm actually in pocket
I did say to the Mrs that i would keep this one for a while i didnt manage to convince her as i never do but i didnt count on convincing myself either ?
Many on here say the same thing 
Try finding a car that ticks all the boxes that a Discovery does, Only dead fish go with the Flow !
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| 2nd Jan 2014 10:15 am |
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Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424
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Welcome 
I have a 08MY SE (also in Buck Blue), had it since Oct and smile has not left my face (even withe prospect of £900 bill coming next week for Prop shaft and new rear supension bits)
Best car ever, ever, ever Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
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| 2nd Jan 2014 10:34 am |
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justin trevett
Member Since: 23 Jun 2013
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 79
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My 57 plate has had so far:
1 altenator - Collapsed bearings £655 pounds - I only Paid £177 as my warranty covered most of the bill.
2 Egr valves £840 - Warranty company refused to pay 
Front discs & pads £240 - Servicable item
Prior to my ownership- Over the last year she has had the following items:
EPB
Compressor
I also had the Cambelt & main service completed at the time of purchase.
Hopefully thats it for any problems as she is great to drive, She is like an italian sports bike (always worried it wont start and whats going to break)
I have decided if I end up with 1 more bill of £1000 I will buy a Defender as they are more simple to work on. 1997 BMW R1100GS
2007 Disco 3
LML Star 125 2t
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| 2nd Jan 2014 12:26 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10360
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there is one thing wrong with it - the post is in the D4 section of the forum 
I had a 09 XS, great car. A couple of nigles but both were fixable. On D4 XS now, but actually still miss my old D3 - wonder who brought it?
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 2nd Jan 2014 4:37 pm |
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Leo Disco
Member Since: 22 Dec 2013
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 210
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I know sorry about posting in the wrong area maybe someone can move it for me ?
Anyway the 08 XS comes with 12 months Land Rover approved warranty (its has 60k miles).
I have asked the dealer about extending this to 24 months, he came back with an extra £755.
What do you disco experts think about that? Is it worth it? Will i sleep at night without it?
My £10 budget is totaly smashed, almost doubled ! 
Rich
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| 2nd Jan 2014 7:58 pm |
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