Member Since: 31 Aug 2020
Location: Brandon, Suffolk
Posts: 153
Disco Love
I’ll co fess from the off, this thread is about nothing other than my love and admiration for my 2006 D3 TDV6 S. If you don’t have anything nice to say about her, then say nothing at all. Thank you.
I’ve only had my Disco for a couple of months and hadn’t been on a proper adventure with until the weekend just gone. On Saturday I drove North from Brandon, Suffolk to Killin, Central Scotland, then drove home Sunday stopping off at Tarn Hows in the Lake District before continuing home.
It’s a 950m round trip.
I drove on my own, stopping only to fuel up, empty my bladder and eat at Scotch Corner. The Disco was flawless, never skipped a beat. Having made this journey several times in other cars, I’m normally a wreck at the end. Feeling like I’ve a broken back and my legs shot to pieces. Not this time though! It was such a pleasant drive, I was Confident in the car, comfortable and relaxed. I finally have a vehicle that pulled me up the mountain roads without overheating or slowing down.
To top it off, it became a hotel when I arrived at Loch Tay. With the seats down, there was space for my stuff and a double air bed.
I had a smile on my face every time I got behind the wheel and I’m sure some of you are the same with yours.
I was so happy with her that I felt she deserved some recognition for her companionship!
Have any of you ever had an adventure with your Discos that made you think they were the best thing since sliced bread? And what was it?
19th Oct 2020 8:03 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15272
Great that you experienced just some of the versatility of this vehicle.
The "smile on your face" you talk about is known amongst us forum oldies as the "permagrin"
To this day, fifteen years on, I'm still enthralled at the joy the D3/D4 brings.
Wouldn't want to be driving any other motor!
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
20th Oct 2020 8:05 am
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4506
Agree with Ron... I've got a new Disco from work with all the bells and whistles but the honesty and individual character of the D3 is what puts a smile on my face and means I'll never part with it. It was, and remains, a very special car.2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE G4 Challenge (1 of 68)
2023 Defender 90 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
20th Oct 2020 12:40 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14487
Its funny, of all the cars I've owned, I miss and regret selling my D3. I had it 14 years and loved every moment with it. Lots of very happy memories.D4 HSE EU6 (Known as Jeeves)
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!) Sold
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
20th Oct 2020 1:57 pm
AdamRandall
Member Since: 31 Aug 2020
Location: Brandon, Suffolk
Posts: 153
I’ve had a few cars and have always loved Audi. I’ve had an A3, A4 and A6, all where great cars but none of them made me smile as much as my D3
20th Oct 2020 11:48 pm
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2463
I get offered a lot of demo cars to drive at work, apart from the occasional Range Rover SVR or Tesla i turn them all down in favour of my D3. Its not the fastest but its comfortable and safe.
21st Oct 2020 5:21 am
smoke4k
Member Since: 21 Oct 2020
Location: Chippenham
Posts: 50
Nice D3! I have to agree they're fantastic for driving long distances. I'm a BMW man at heart for my fun cars but for wafting about in smooth, supple comfort I'm very happy to have my disco
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