DK.44
Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 285
 
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Sorry for the spelling on my last post! That's what you get for posting on the iphone and not reading what you have written!
Looks perfect for a van haha great pictures! I Was planning on cutting a piece of ply or Mdf to the shape of the back, so I can slide it in when I use it for work, this way it will protect it a bit!
Discoed, this is the reason I want a manual, I'm not a biggest fan of driving as it is! So like to have something to keep me going! Ha
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 2nd Mar 2014 8:10 pm |
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DK.44
Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 285
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Thanks Steve, I will make sure I check those things when test driving any, I'm holding out for a bit till the summer, hoping they might drop a little in price, when this weather decides to stop!
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| 2nd Mar 2014 8:13 pm |
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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
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Woolmeister wrote:
 Moo, how did your D3 get through the MoT with a DeCat pipe? 
Steve
It just did. It has a large rock / sump guard underneath so maybe it was hidden.
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| 2nd Mar 2014 8:25 pm |
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G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2055
 
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Dont worry about getting a Manual.. its for us more Sporty drivers... 
My Dad likes autos... says it all ... 1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
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| 2nd Mar 2014 8:36 pm |
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waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
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DK.44 wrote:Looks perfect for a van haha great pictures! I Was planning on cutting a piece of ply or Mdf to the shape of the back, so I can slide it in when I use it for work, this way it will protect it a bit!
Sensible plan - I have some 13mm wbp over my load area but, to stop stuff sliding around too much, also invested in a roll of heavy duty dimpled rubber matting (1.2m wide) which I've cut to size so it also protects the tailgate when it is folded down. The length in the picture has been abused for c. 16months and, whilst the section which covers the tailgate may have split down the centre, the rest of it is still in once piece despite some very awkward and heavy loads having been carried  Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
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| 2nd Mar 2014 8:40 pm |
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pinhead
Member Since: 20 Dec 2010
Location: yorkshire
Posts: 877
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Moo wrote:Have a look in the for Sale section. Pinhead has a nice 2005 S Spec manual for sale.
Thanks moo Club original turbo
161k and counting
general AT's, oval timer, blanked egr's, silicone intercooler hose's
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| 2nd Mar 2014 8:45 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6903
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Discoed wrote:
My 05 manual is on 92k on it's first clutch (and I tow with it) and I wouldn't dream of having an auto - I like driving too much
I did say average, there are some go at rediculously low milages, I only replaced mine at 82k as the engine was out and the release bearing was shot. So obviously there will be some last longer Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 2nd Mar 2014 9:03 pm |
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G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2055
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Ah..that is good to know.... Clutch is good for a while yet then.... hit 126k last week Dave! 1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
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| 2nd Mar 2014 9:11 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6903
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Hope it's going ok, it was replaced by a well known D3 mechanic...... Including the flywheel Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 2nd Mar 2014 9:43 pm |
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DiskoStew
Member Since: 15 Apr 2013
Location: Location: Location:
Posts: 650
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Robbie wrote:Don't get a manual.
You won't hear me say this in any other context - ignore Robbie 
Get a manual - more fun than an 'old man' auto 
Cheers,
Darren
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| 3rd Mar 2014 10:12 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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don't get a manual - get an Auto
or
don't get an auto - get a manual
either option is whats best for you.
there is only one way to find out which one you prefer, and that is to drive both and decided which suits you best.
personally I prefer the auto - and I always said I wound never drive an auto, or a diesel !! Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 3rd Mar 2014 10:29 am |
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DK.44
Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 285
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Now it's just to find a good manual one at a good price!
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| 4th Mar 2014 10:58 pm |
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Valhalla
Member Since: 23 Oct 2011
Location: Isle of Skye
Posts: 124
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If you could stretch to the 2007MY Disco, you'd get the additional clutch protection software in the ECU, just for peace of mind when towing, etc.
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| 5th Mar 2014 1:12 am |
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DK.44
Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 285
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Thanks mate, only reason going for below that is because I want the lower tax, as it won't be a daily drive, more of a weekend car! I only do about 3-4k a year as have another car. Don't fancy £500 a year for that reason lol
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| 5th Mar 2014 9:24 am |
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griff488
Member Since: 21 Feb 2013
Location: Tamworth Staffs
Posts: 277
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Hi
My 2004 manual SE model is on its original clutch at 152k miles and still going strong! I tow a 1600kg caravan with it and apart from the alternator packign up I've had no problems!
I tried an auto and a manual before making up my mind so would recommend you do the same. Also one I tried had coils but I prefered the ride of the air suspension.
I love the fact the seats all fold flat and I have more space than my mates van and I'm allowed into the tip fully loaded with a trailer!! 
I just couldnt get on with the auto.
I chose mine cos of the lower tax bracket too. If memory serves anything registered before 22nd March 2006 is the lower tax bracket.
Cheers GRiff 2004 Disco 3 TDV6 SE
1997 300TDI Disco (Rust In Peace)
Swift Accord 590
iCarsoft i930
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| 5th Mar 2014 9:46 am |
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