Member Since: 28 Dec 2015
Location: Surbiton, Surrey
Posts: 2
Newbie after first D3
Good evening all,
Im thinking of getting myself a Disco 3.
Im hopefully changing jobs in the next few weeks so will no longer need my current vehicle (Vauxhall Vivaro van, im a carpenter by trade) so im after a some luxury to get me to work and have a little play off road in.
I was after a defender, but have converted to a disco.
Im probably going to chop my van in and get one from a dealership.
Basically my questions are:
Are they really quite an upkeep?
Is there much between the pre 2006 models and post? Thats when the tax price changes?
Obviously some are 10 years old, so 100k isnt too bad for mileage? Thats the average of 10k pa
What should I be looking out for? When are the belts due for a change?
Sorry if they are obvious or annoying questions
Thanks
lee
18th Jan 2016 12:25 am
biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1373
I got my Disco in 09when it was 3years old, when the price dropped quite a lot. I too was a joiner (retired now) I've had 1 or 2 frightening bills to pay, but I really love my Disco3, best car I have owned. I had a VW t5 before but the D3 with a roof rack and an occasional trailer did the job better, plus green lanes at weekend. permagrin. Mantec sump guard.
Prospeed tree slider/steps.
Flack duel battery system.
18"Compomotive/AT3 tyres
Brembo 4pot front brakes
18th Jan 2016 1:04 am
Kirky
Member Since: 05 Jan 2014
Location: Blaby
Posts: 182
Hello mate I have a 54 plate D3 just get youself a decent L/R specialist all the problems I've had with mine have been down to poor maintenance by the previous owner last year it only had front disc and pads plus a full service it's just passed its latest MOT with no advisories expect some big bills but they r a complicated heavy car it's the best car I've ever had l will only change it when I can afford a D4 any problems with it always look on her first it will save u a fortune lol
Regards Kirky
Im thinking of getting myself a Disco 3.
Im hopefully changing jobs in the next few weeks so will no longer need my current vehicle (Vauxhall Vivaro van, im a carpenter by trade) so im after a some luxury to get me to work and have a little play off road in.
I was after a defender, but have converted to a disco.
Im probably going to chop my van in and get one from a dealership.
Basically my questions are:
Are they really quite an upkeep?
Yes! I'm very gald you didn't use the term "unreliable", because, as I try to get across to people, they are not unreliable so long as you look after them, and thus "quite an upkeep" is spot on.
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Is there much between the pre 2006 models and post? Thats when the tax price changes?
The tax increase has no direct bearing on the vehicles, but there are a few model year changes about. There's not much between them through the years though. One main change is that the EU4 engine from 07MY-on requires a software to blank the infamous EGRs while earlier EU3 ones don't. The earlier ones are generally better in fact, 06MY being the best MY.
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Obviously some are 10 years old, so 100k isnt too bad for mileage? Thats the average of 10k pa
Yes, they take miles very well, just as long as the transmission etc. has been serviced and looked after.
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What should I be looking out for? When are the belts due for a change?
Too much to list TBH! Get searching and reading as much as possible. Belts are due at 105k/7 years (whichever is sooner). Search for the oil pump/cam belt tensioner issue. The oil pump casing has been known to break, with catastrophic results. A weaker version was fitted from 07MY (possibly late 06MY also) to part way through 08MY which seems more at risk but it can happen to any vehicle. It's therefore recommended that the oil pump be changed with the cam belts.
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Sorry if they are obvious or annoying questions
Thanks
lee
There are no annoying questions here, and it is only ever an obvious answer that could potentially be held in contempt.
Good luck. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
18th Jan 2016 11:13 am
L200Lee
Member Since: 28 Dec 2015
Location: Surbiton, Surrey
Posts: 2
Thanks for the replies
I'll be sure to search for a good one that I'm comfortable with and not just rush in and buy the first one I see
18th Jan 2016 10:37 pm
Dai-Disco3
Member Since: 30 Nov 2014
Location: Southend on Sea
Posts: 180
See this thread as well, as another is asking same type of q's.
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Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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