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Danni
Member Since: 10 Aug 2014
Location: Worksop Notts
Posts: 30
 
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Good afternoon all, I'm currently looking at a D3. I was recently medically discharged from the armed forces so thought i would treat myself with my payout on plus i need a descent off roader / cruiser with my new job and having 2 crazy springer spaniels.
I do have a few questions.. Im after buying a manual with around 80k on the clocks i would ideally like an SE with the leather but might look into cloth due to the price differences iv seen. Iv got £14k but the ones iv been looking at are all coming in at around £10-13k is that about right?? I will also maintain it myself apart form the larger things like a clutch change is this possible to do? i am handy with a spanner 
With me looking at getting an older D3 05-07 ill take it the Warranty direct cover is whats best to buy from what iv read on here so far.
What do i need to be looking out for? FSH, Cambelt changes, clutch changed??
Dose anyone have a buyers guide??
Thanks for any help 
Dani
Last edited by Danni on 18th Mar 2015 10:26 am. Edited 1 time in total
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 28th Aug 2014 11:42 am |
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jonnybgud
Member Since: 18 Dec 2013
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 397
 
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Cue the beer bellied grumpy bolding middle aged lazy stick (auto) lovers 
There's normally one or two D3's in the for sale section, buying off here would be a good start 
Although you'll find it a bit harder to come by a manual D3 with all the toys but they are out there  Admin on Facebook Discovery 3 & 4 Ownersgroup
Cambelt, Fuel Pump Belt, Oil Pump & Water pump replaced by Flack
Mods:
D4 Conversion (front & rear)
BAS (Bodsy) remap + EGR Delete
FBH Smart Controller
D4 Screen/Navigation
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| 28th Aug 2014 12:43 pm |
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sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2990
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As above good ones come up on here.
Buy a well looked after one has they are expensive when they go wrong
Things to look out for are
Oil pump casing changed if 2006 - 2009
Suspension bushes go after a while along with wheel bearings
Alternators go
Rear brake pipes rust.
Other people may come along with other things to look out for
Other than that a very good car, especially in auto.
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| 28th Aug 2014 1:07 pm |
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Deanicuss
Member Since: 29 Jan 2012
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 167
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I was set on a on buying a manual, now I have an auto I would not change it! 2005 Discovery 3 HSE
Mitsubishi Evo 5 - soon to be gone!
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| 28th Aug 2014 1:09 pm |
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haroosh
Member Since: 16 Nov 2010
Location: Perth & Kinross
Posts: 624
 
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with winter coming make sure the glow plugs work 
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| 28th Aug 2014 1:52 pm |
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disco3wannabe
Member Since: 12 Jun 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 360
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I plan on selling mine end sept ish - march 06 (about a week before it changed to more expensive tax), manual, around 80k miles, silver, black leather, SE with loads of HSE extras - heated seats front and rear, electric memory seats, iPod aux input, arm rests, cubby fridge, 4x4 sat nav, upgraded cup holders, MOT clean from July 23, remainder of LR warranty until mid jan that you can renew or switch to other provider with no exclusion wait time, owned for 3 years, bought from another forum member and always run with a warranty so a stack of dealer history, full service history - some LR, some TFC/flack and some indie, privacy glass, HK sound system. Averages 32 as a run around, more on long run. Extras available as first refusal to buyer then opened to forum will be detachable tow bar, roof rails, hatchbag boot liner and half height dog grill. Not sure on numbers yet but will be around 12k I should think. Based near Bristol. AT2's on in last 6 months, alternator, battery, compressor, both EGRs replaced rather than blanked as covered under warranty, no expense spared when looking after her.
I copied this from a previous post from Deanicus but he's bought something now so don't feel bad about offering it around.
It's having a Pilkington screen fitted in the next week by autoglass, off to indie to sort out a dodgy parking sensor a week tomorrow then valeted and on the market come mid sept.
I'll be posting it up on the forum first then autotrader, happy for forum members to have first refusal
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| 28th Aug 2014 4:21 pm |
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Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 1399
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I've always had manuals and just got a D3 auto and I'm still trying to get used to the disconnected feeling that it brings. Yes, it is nice to drive, smooth and great on a run and reasonably rapid but a manual will kick it's  avery day. Don't get me wrong, I love my D3 but the feeling of being driven rather than driving the car is taking a little time to get used to.
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| 28th Aug 2014 4:37 pm |
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Danni
Member Since: 10 Aug 2014
Location: Worksop Notts
Posts: 30
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disco3wannabe wrote:I plan on selling mine end sept ish - march 06 (about a week before it changed to more expensive tax), manual, around 80k miles, silver, black leather, SE with loads of HSE extras - heated seats front and rear, electric memory seats, iPod aux input, arm rests, cubby fridge, 4x4 sat nav, upgraded cup holders, MOT clean from July 23, remainder of LR warranty until mid jan that you can renew or switch to other provider with no exclusion wait time, owned for 3 years, bought from another forum member and always run with a warranty so a stack of dealer history, full service history - some LR, some TFC/flack and some indie, privacy glass, HK sound system. Averages 32 as a run around, more on long run. Extras available as first refusal to buyer then opened to forum will be detachable tow bar, roof rails, hatchbag boot liner and half height dog grill. Not sure on numbers yet but will be around 12k I should think. Based near Bristol. AT2's on in last 6 months, alternator, battery, compressor, both EGRs replaced rather than blanked as covered under warranty, no expense spared when looking after her.
I copied this from a previous post from Deanicus but he's bought something now so don't feel bad about offering it around.
It's having a Pilkington screen fitted in the next week by autoglass, off to indie to sort out a dodgy parking sensor a week tomorrow then valeted and on the market come mid sept.
I'll be posting it up on the forum first then autotrader, happy for forum members to have first refusal
Sounds perfect just what I'm looking for!! Could you PM me some pictures??
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| 28th Aug 2014 5:25 pm |
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Danni
Member Since: 10 Aug 2014
Location: Worksop Notts
Posts: 30
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Discogaz wrote:I've always had manuals and just got a D3 auto and I'm still trying to get used to the disconnected feeling that it brings. Yes, it is nice to drive, smooth and great on a run and reasonably rapid but a manual will kick it's avery day. Don't get me wrong, I love my D3 but the feeling of being driven rather than driving the car is taking a little time to get used to.
My reason behind a manual is I don't won't to get lazy having an auto not to say they make everyone lazy but they are just not my cup of tea
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| 28th Aug 2014 5:27 pm |
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Fabio
Member Since: 03 Sep 2011
Location: south west
Posts: 259
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I had a 2007 manual SE and it was great.
Good luck with it!
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| 28th Aug 2014 7:07 pm |
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Riccarton Disco
Member Since: 24 Jan 2013
Location: Scottish Borders
Posts: 565
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Hi, my ten-penneth worth would be to look for the car / spec / condition and don't get hung up whether it is a manual or automatic if it is a manual you're after.
I could witter on about how much better an auto is off road and how poor the clutch in the manual is in terms of longevity if heavy towing etc but....... one thought for you - what can you do in a manual that you can't in an auto? Answer - use the clutch!!!!!
Anyway, good luck with finding that perfect D3 - they are truly great cars and if the bank account emptying option hasn't been activated you'll love every minute (especially if it's an auto - Sorry, couldn't resist!).
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| 28th Aug 2014 7:35 pm |
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kev_blizard
Member Since: 05 May 2014
Location: worksop
Posts: 244
 
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HI Danni I recently bought an 54 se manual and like you I'm not afraid to use the spanners, jobs done in the first few month of ownership inc fuel tank skid replaced, both front lower wishbones replaced and all lubricants have been changed, Local to you if you need any advice/help etc and also I,m ex forces too
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| 29th Aug 2014 8:15 am |
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Danni
Member Since: 10 Aug 2014
Location: Worksop Notts
Posts: 30
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Ahh thanks buddy. I'm actually from worksop (kilton originally ) now just live outside worksop...
What was you in?? I'm ex RAF regiment I was only in for 4years
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| 29th Aug 2014 8:04 pm |
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kev_blizard
Member Since: 05 May 2014
Location: worksop
Posts: 244
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Harthill if you know it 6 miles out of Worksop , if its any consultation I went up to Kendal to look and buy mine lol
Senior service Ex RN
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| 29th Aug 2014 9:33 pm |
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