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Tigerlime
 


Member Since: 24 Jan 2016
Location: Lausanne
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Switzerland 
Pathfinder or D3?

Guys, need your advice.

I'm buying a 4x4 in Switzerland on a limited budget.

Do I go for a 2008 Pathfinder with 175,000 km on the clock or a 2005 Disco 3 with 220,000 km on the clock?

I think I know what you will say but your honest opinion will be much appreciated.

I have never owned either and I have no clue about mechanics / engineering.

Both have full service history but it's a bit harder to find out what's been replaced on both of them due to the language barriers.

If I do go for the Disco, what should I be looking out for when I go to view it and test drive it?
  
Post #159857824th Jan 2016 11:26 am
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lynalldiscovery
 


Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Metropolis LE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Im sure if you google each model of car and add the words engine faults you will have lots of reading to do!

I would say which you buy depends on what you want the car for, serious work or some comfort.

Both quite high miles, so maybe worth pricing up some wear parts ie wheel bearings, brake callipers, I would wager the land rover will be a lot cheaper.
  
Post #159858324th Jan 2016 11:32 am
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trainmanone
 


Member Since: 19 Dec 2014
Location: stockport
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

send oldhandtaylor a message he had a pathfinder and hes just got a d3 might be able to tell you about them both Thumbs Up
  
Post #159858524th Jan 2016 11:35 am
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Tigerlime
 


Member Since: 24 Jan 2016
Location: Lausanne
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Switzerland 

It's just going to be used as a family car. Most extreme usage will be to go on long distance camping trips. Cant imagine I will use off-road but the snow does get quite bad where we are, although we will have winter tyres.

From other threads I've read both cars can do up to 500,000km but not sure how much personal maintenence such cars require? As I say, I'm useless with cars!
  
Post #159859724th Jan 2016 12:17 pm
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geoffsnook
 


Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
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Wales 

Path finders are a bit more tractor like compared to a D3/4 as they are based on the navara so if you want comfort go for the Disco just make sure you check the history for correct belt changes and to see if it has been serviced properly also check for any knocking/bumping coming from the front and make sure all the switches work Thumbs Up
 Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:) 
 
Post #159860024th Jan 2016 12:25 pm
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conman69
 


Member Since: 11 Aug 2012
Location: Norfolk
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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 GS Manual Java BlackDiscovery 3

+1 for what geoffsnook above states,

If you need the 6+7 seats there is no comparison to the Disco Thumbs Up
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Belts, pulleys, oil pump replaced, double tow-bar electrics
Land Rover rubber mats throughout, tinted windows, wind deflectors, smoked side repeaters, retro fitted Garmin, smooth leather steering wheel, cruise control + radio switches, 19" HSE wheels, Bearmech side-tubes, BAS IFBH module, roofbars.
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Post #159862724th Jan 2016 1:24 pm
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Leesbay
 


Member Since: 19 Dec 2011
Location: rainford
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I've had both, and would say the D3 would be my choice. Both have big miles so it will be more about the maintenance and ensuring that all the weak links for each car have been addressed or will be. When you buy one.
D3 definitely has a more luxurious ambience, my apathy in auto felt underpowered and tinny in comparison
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If my wife ever sells my stuff for what she thinks I paid for them, you lot are gonna get some bargains! 
 
Post #159863324th Jan 2016 1:39 pm
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Tigerlime
 


Member Since: 24 Jan 2016
Location: Lausanne
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Switzerland 

Thanks all. So the main issues to check for are the timing belt? Anything else?

I understand it's currently getting its gearbox replaced, is that a good thing?
  
Post #159866124th Jan 2016 2:20 pm
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geoffsnook
 


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+1 for leesbay says but its up to you hopefully at that mileage someone else has paid for all the little nigglely bits to be sorted Thumbs Up
 Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:) 
 
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Leesbay
 


Member Since: 19 Dec 2011
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Im sure theres more qualified members that can point out obvious areas but heres a few from me
That i have read about and experienced

Timing belt and oil pump housing replacement
Waterpump
Egr blanked or replaced
Air suspension and compressor
Suspension arms and bushes areparticularly prone
Wheel bearings
Exhaust given the mileage
Electric handbrake quiet and working
Pads and discs ok
Break pipes replaced over the years?

A new gearbox is a good thing generally, and you would assume its vetter than the one theyve taken off? It may even have a warranty?
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If my wife ever sells my stuff for what she thinks I paid for them, you lot are gonna get some bargains! 
 
Post #159866824th Jan 2016 2:29 pm
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Grunders
 


Member Since: 30 Apr 2011
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2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

I had a pathfinder for a short time, the spec was good but it felt a lot more agricultural than the D3 and it was terrible on fuel... I would definately go for the D3
 If it ain't broke... Take it apart anyway, how else you gonna find out how it works  
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Hairy Dan
 


Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Landmark LE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Don't go for the Pathfinder, had one for a year and that was enough, like driving a tractor Laughing
 Cheers Ian
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gordonm
 


Member Since: 24 Sep 2014
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Scotland 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

I've had both,pathfinder is no comparison to the d3.
  
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Captain Slog
 


Member Since: 02 Feb 2014
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England 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Ipanema SandDiscovery 4

Yep, no contest on comfort and ability but Pathfinder costs lower overall.
 2010 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand on GY DTs (was on GG ATs)  
Post #159870124th Jan 2016 3:46 pm
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lynalldiscovery
 


Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Metropolis LE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

I didnt mention when I posted above, but where I used to work had the nissan franchise for commercial vehicles.
The van guys often had navaras in with engine issues.

I can remember one with rattly camchain, even though the chain was at the front they had to remove the gearbox to get the sump/block extension off to access the lower chain sprocket, they were not impressed.

Another had rear hub seal failure which contaminated the brake shoes, iirc axle set of shoes was 200 odd quid and the seal was not a seperate part and came complete with bearing (not unusual nowadays) AND the halfshaft, was a very expensive seal failure.

Apart from the navaras they always had nissan vans in again with engine issues, engines were renault or so they told me.

My next door neighbour has a navara, hes had no issues but I reckon he doesnt do 5k a year and drives it like hes balancing a glass of water in his lap Mr. Green

Lady up the road has an 08 navara the engine makes some terrible sounding noises and I keep waiting for it to die!
  
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