Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
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Finally replaced the TD5 after 11 years
As the title says had my TD5 Discovery for 11 years and decided to scratch the itch.
Picked up my 3 last weekend 2006 SE diesel with 85000 on the clock.
Seems to have been well looked after by the previous owner.
I have since invested in a IID BT and also a fridge for the cubby box (who wouldn't)
Also picked up a set of roof rails from a member on here (ta muchly)
Not got round to fitting them yet but will when the temp rises above zero.
Been having a good play with the diagnostic and so far managed to display the 4x4 info on the screen and also updated the ECU for the clock on the dash.
couple of snaps of the new 3
25th Nov 2016 4:30 pm
Sea Raider
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I see that its fitted with 20" wheels and tyres, can someone tell me what would have been fitted from new, I am presuming these were fitted by a PO.
25th Nov 2016 4:32 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26698
They are D4 wheels. It could have had 17, 18 or even 19 when new.
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Cheers for that may look at putting it back to original.
I like original
25th Nov 2016 5:01 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
It will ride better on the 18s especially over the potholes etc
25th Nov 2016 7:50 pm
trev 1
Member Since: 09 Sep 2014
Location: Seaton, Hull
Posts: 212
I bet you dont keep the Disco 3 11 years! 2 was more than enough for me.
26th Nov 2016 9:39 pm
Sea Raider
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Do you do a lot of motivational speaking? 8)
26th Nov 2016 9:44 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72768
Ying & yang, had mine 10 1/2 years. Poorer financially with servicing costs but maybe not long term as I'd have changed the car ever couple of years as I got bored.
26th Nov 2016 9:48 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Sea Raider wrote:
Do you do a lot of motivational speaking? 8)
DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
26th Nov 2016 10:11 pm
gvw
Member Since: 16 Jan 2012
Location: South Yorkshire
Posts: 872
Sea Raider wrote:
Do you do a lot of motivational speaking? 8)
26th Nov 2016 10:37 pm
Danish
Member Since: 13 Jul 2016
Location: Manchester
Posts: 134
I had a disco 2 that I towed a caravan to Spain a few times with. Did 200,000 miles (not all mine!) and changed quiet a few parts on it.
Now on a 3 and the difference in torque and more legroom in the boot for my growing kids is worth it.
So far on the 3 I've freed off a stuck turbo link , fitted an air dryer recon kit, changed a perished rubber sunroof tube elbow that was a pain in the fingers and just finished fitting a headrest screen kit.
All cars have faults . It's keeping on top of them that matters ! Enjoy the car.D4 HSE
D3 HSE
D2 ex police upgraded to HSE
P38
26th Nov 2016 11:25 pm
Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
Funnily enough, I sold my d2 that I've had for 9 1/2 years last night, was sad to see it go but needs must
Last picture of it
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
Iid Bluetooth
26th Nov 2016 11:41 pm
60DISCO
Member Since: 27 Oct 2016
Location: Northampton
Posts: 188
I was looking for a good TD5. Looked at 9 04 Models and all had terminal rot in the rear chassis. We are talking about selling prices of 5-7K. Most disappointed and not one good one. Getting too old to be welding up chassis now - back is knackered.
Decided to spend a little more, bit the D3 bullet and went and bought one. Dealer just outside Peterborough, just off the A1, was very accommodating, but soon found out that what was promised was not what I got!!!
Failed dip beam that was supposed to have been rectified was bodged and packed up by the time I got home, had to remove Headlamp and replace the internal connector myself (burnt out and dodgy), 'Good" tyres ended up as damaged on the inside (should have seen it but looked great), had to get two new ones. The 'Oh you may need to put a bit of air in the near side rear as has go down whilst standing on the lot was B****ks (not advised until they had the money). It had damage down to the chords!!!
Should have known better. Too busy checking every thing else worked. Picked up the dodgy FEAD belt tensioner which they changed. But as the tyres all looked good, great tread looked new passed on elsewhere. Learning point is have a good look on the inside!
The D3 is a great drive, but will probably be a money pit, it's a Landrover!!! Had them since 1979 and should have learnt by now.
Love it!!!!!!
27th Nov 2016 1:22 am
Sea Raider
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Managed to pull over this morning in the snow just in time for a quick photo
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