Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Staffs
Posts: 16
Thanks
Can I just pass on my extreme gratitude to the regular contributors to this excellent site. The reason?, I have now taken the plunge and have been the very,very proud owner of a Zermatt TDV6 S Auto for the last 3 days. If it hadn't been for the boundless enthusiasm of the members I may have been put off by tales of various reliability issues. But what the hell, life's too short. After browsing this site since before xmas some of the excellent postings gave me the confidence to go ahead and dump the comfort of a company funded car and go and get something I really wanted. And boy, do I love it!!!
Going to sit by the window now and look at it for a while.
BTDV6 S Auto Zermatt and I'm lovin it
3rd Apr 2006 9:38 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18456
Permagrin still in operation?
Glad to hear of another happy D3 owner - I will be one one day
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
Live it Biggus........ Live it 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
3rd Apr 2006 9:49 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Martin wrote:
Permagrin still in operation?
Glad to hear of another happy D3 owner - I will be one one day
Can you not put some kind of Blue Peter Appeal "how are we doing this week?" Totaliser style image up to let us know how close you are?Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
3rd Apr 2006 10:42 pm
espri
Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
Posts: 387
ÃŽt's time that I should join Biggus to thank all those who make this site a fascinating place. I've had my Disco now for three weeks and about 4000 kms and find it great, not a problem yet or anything to reduce the grin, despite the (very minor) quibbles I have reported in other threads.
Eric
4th Apr 2006 7:00 am
LeighW D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
Posts: 918
Hear, hear - I would like to join Biggus, espri, et al for the knowledge that is mostly unbiased and helped me join the growing band of happy owners. "Life is too short" aptly sums it up if you worry about what might have been...
Although I am a little worried that I have not had compressor/suspension issues yet <g> (My tailgate interior lamp was burned out on delivery so that should count as a grumble for me.)
Enjoy your D3, I know I am happy with my choice.LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
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4th Apr 2006 7:08 am
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Martin you should be on a commission DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
This Forum is definitely the best for D3 owners and potential owners.
Lots of experiences and knowledge with the members.
Thanks to Martin for hosting and maintaining this site.
Three cheers for Martin:
Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray
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4th Apr 2006 8:03 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26702
Pelyma wrote:
Martin you should be on a commission
He is sort of! unless you use it to give your vital organs away
4th Apr 2006 8:45 am
Biggus
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Staffs
Posts: 16
Cheers chaps.
A week in now and yes, the permagrin is still there, and how. I have spent most of this evening banging on endlessly to my mates what a brilliant vehicle it is. This car si by far the best that I have ever driven (and I've had a few), and I have to say that SWMBO is also smitten and she was extremely pessimistic about the whole venture. So there you go.
What i really need to do now is take the plunge and book onto an offroad day. Nothing too risky, mind don't want to scratch my baby. Any suggestions????
6 Pint BTDV6 S Auto Zermatt and I'm lovin it
8th Apr 2006 12:59 am
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
Biggus,
Glad to hear you're enjoying it, had mine for six months and the still there
I'll have a look for some lanes around the Derbyshire / Staffs. area soon - maybe a mini- meet?
Failing that, Neo knows the guy that organises events at Cannock Chase....
Failing that.... we could always do a pub meet and stare out of the window at Disco3's 8)
8th Apr 2006 3:38 pm
Mossy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
Location: Hollyoaks, UK
Posts: 2682
10forcash wrote:
Failing that.... we could always do a pub meet and stare out of the window at Disco3's 8)
Unless you choose that topless bar over your way
One eye on the car.... one eye on the.......D3 HSE V8...
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