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xNOKIAx
 


Member Since: 08 Nov 2023
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Slovakia 
D4 manual gearbox and springs ?

Hello. I am new to discovery and bought a D4 2010 with manual gearbox and original springs with 200t km. but I'm still thinking keep it or leave and look after 3l on the air suspension with an automatic gearbox. I want to use it for traveling and camping, and it's car for daily use. manual and springs are cheaper to maintenance and easier to repair. air suspension and automatic gearbox are better comfort but higher maintenance price. i like simple and easy maintenance but sometimes manual gears box is not relax drive
- I miss: heated seats, engine preheating - because I have the smallest display, parking sensors - camera, cruise control, adjustable hight of suspension - most things can be added
-I would like: higher springs, heavy-duty bumper?, winch, air heating, awning, sleeping in or in roof tent
could someone compare who had both please? or your experience?

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Post #23526108th Nov 2023 6:38 pm
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jenseneverest
 


Member Since: 12 Jun 2017
Location: somewhere
Posts: 769

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Changed from a manual d3 diesel to v8 petrol automatic.
I love the petrol engine (apart from paying for the fuel) but absolutely hate the auto gearbox.
I believe the model's with an 8 speed auto gearbox are the best to buy..... I can't comment on the springs but can't imagine them being as comfortable.
  
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Marshall8hp
 


Member Since: 05 Dec 2022
Location: Townsville
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Australia 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

My D3 is factory springs and it is great! Good ride, thanks to the 2.7t empty weight of the truck sitting on them, and it handles like it is on rails. I certainly wouldn't swap it for a truck on air.
  
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