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Big Muddy Pete

Member Since: 07 Jun 2008
Location: Gloucester
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Coil sprung disco 3???????

Hello all. new to this site but thought id give it a go and see if i can get some pointers!
Im looking to buy a D3 and was wondering what everyone thought to the coil sprung version instead of the air sprung as my local dealer had one up for sale! Am i right in assuming i will get less problems with this than the air? Any thoughts and comments and general help in buying would be great! Cheers, Pete.[/b]

7th Jun 2008 11:49 pm

Bodsy
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2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java Black

Welcome to the SIte BigMuddyPete.

There are a couple of people who have coilers on here, & you can get a lift for them as well that rises it almost to the height of the air suspension version.

TBH, I'd ONLY ever go for the air sprung one, unless you were planning on being in the middle of Africa for a long time.
Air Sprung + the Terrain Response settings make for a truly terrific on and off road vehicle.

You can get an airsprung one for 17k no problem. All the coilers are pretty much very base models, but depends what your budget is really.

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7th Jun 2008 11:53 pm

NoDo$h

Member Since: 02 May 2006
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Coiler was only ever made in base spec, 5 seats. Talk to member "DiscoNutter" or search for his posts, as he has a coiler that he's lifted to give offroad clearance to compare with the air sprung model

I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.

7th Jun 2008 11:57 pm

Big Muddy Pete

Member Since: 07 Jun 2008
Location: Gloucester
Posts: 3

Thanks for your speedy replies guys!
Its not completely cost, sorta wanted a basic model so less electrical problems i guessed, whether this was right to assume or not please tell me???
I do want to use it off road and also for towing my 10x5 ifor williams trailer too. I own a nissan navara double cab at mo and this isnt big enough in back for family any more and also pickup not needed any more as i have got a van!!!

What spec do you recommend i get?????

8th Jun 2008 12:14 am

Bodsy
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If you're towing, then you should go for an air suspension model, self levelling suspension & additional comfort you won't regret.

Spec up for as much as you want/can afford really. So an S generally will give you cloth seats, no sat nav and a good (but not the best) stereo.

As for electrical niggles, not sure how old the one is that you're looking at, but just make sure the dealer has completed all of the software updates & you really should be fine.
I went for the HSE as I wanted all the gizmo's & gadgets & it fitted in the price range I was looking for but ALL the air suspension models are fantastic. Just depends on if you like heated leather seats, HK Stereo upgrade, PDC front and rear SatNav etc etc etc.

TBH, the SatNav is quite OK, but not as versatile as one of the TomTom type units which can be made to easily fit inside the cubby hole.

Good luck in your quest.

There's a couple for sale on this site as well, one for Â£17,500 and another for Â£30k IIRC.
Take a peek in the wanted & for sale section.

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8th Jun 2008 12:30 am

Bodsy
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Oh and get the Auto Box, great on and off road and a real dream to tow with.

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8th Jun 2008 12:32 am

Big Muddy Pete

Member Since: 07 Jun 2008
Location: Gloucester
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Thanks Bodsy!
Yeah, ill take a look! Looking to spend up to Â£18,000 Really. Noy really fussed on all the gismo's, want more of a work horse really, like my Navara i guess.

Thanks again for your help!

8th Jun 2008 12:39 am

j,moore

Member Since: 26 Nov 2007
Location: out on the piste,
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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Atacama Sand

hi, i have coils on my disco3. it sounds if you are a bit like me and are after as much reliability as possible, i tow with mine and have no problems, and regular well load it, especialy when on my monthly booze cruise. the only thing is if you go off road, then you will find it bottoms out a bit too easily. i would recommend the auto model but i think the manual gives better fuel economy though. anyway thats my views.
see you all later,
regards, jim.

12th Jun 2008 6:54 pm

kevi

Member Since: 18 Mar 2006
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2012 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 GS Auto Orkney Grey

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Fully agree with j moore and after driving an auto for a few hrs i would like one on my next d3 Practice safe eating - always use condiments.

2 Too many seats now
No trouble so far
tow pack, tasmods sills
IT goes without saying that you should never have more children than you have car windows

13th Jun 2008 7:49 pm

andih

Member Since: 09 Jun 2008
Location: grantham lincs
Posts: 37

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java Black

hi, altho i got a manual 4 my own personal reasons, the auto is lovely. was a tough choice on which to get. i have driven the coil model, but i prefer the air.
as for spec level, mine is a xs. and im perfectly happy with it. ive got all the toys i want, great ice with the woofer in rear door, heated seats, window, mirrors blah blah. in fact the only thing it hasnt got is
sat nav. bit of a waste when i got top range tom tom
leather seats- i dont do leather and my kids hated em and car seats caused to much damage
elec seats- got em on the rangie, but something else to go wrong.
to be honest i couldnt see the point in forking out for bits and bobs that i didnt relly want. but its down to personal taste. i love my car, wouldnt change her for anything. end of.
oh, and she tows my twin axle cvan a dream and regularly a 6x16 ifor williams loaded to erm near ahem its limit. best tow car ive ever driven.
whatever one you get, am sure you'll find that its better than the jap crap you got

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15th Jun 2008 11:07 pm

Nigel McBurney

Member Since: 13 Mar 2008
Location: Hampshire
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zambezi Silver

Hi Go for coil springs,electronic problems with air suspension are too big a risk outside of warranty,disco 3 is a superb towing vehicle.I sold mine as the suspension could not be rectified to my satisfaction.

23rd Jun 2008 8:53 pm

MrH

Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
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Pete,

Sorry for not picking up on this thread earlier, but I did send you a reply to your PM when I got back from holidays - give me a call if you want to discuss this further. Phone number is in the PM.

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23rd Jun 2008 9:23 pm