Chawks
Member Since: 10 Aug 2016
Location: Dorset
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Evening all
How does the D3 compare to a Range Rover (2003 - 2005)for reliability and cost of fixing? Or is it they are both Green Oval so as bad as each other? The trouble I find with both forums is that you only hear about the bad which is enough to put anyone off Land Rovers so it's hard to tell if all cars are money pits or just a few.
I've got an 02 plate Range Rover and am contemplating a D3 but am wondering whether to spend on this one or just change to a D3
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 18th Mar 2017 7:45 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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Or Go for a Range Rover sport. Based on a D3. Just less load area room though
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| 18th Mar 2017 7:53 pm |
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Mikeyb
Member Since: 08 Nov 2016
Location: Maldon, Essex
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good and bad, much of a muchness with both I suspect.
If you need 7 seats or extra load space then D3 is the way forward, if you don't then its all down to personal taste and preference I suspect Not such a Disco Newbie now!
IID BT
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| 18th Mar 2017 7:57 pm |
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Chawks
Member Since: 10 Aug 2016
Location: Dorset
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I don't need 7 seats but a big boot is handy. I've found the Range Rover boot ample but it also has a very handy roof rack. I do like the sport and the Range Rover... the D3 is most likely hands down the most practical.
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| 18th Mar 2017 8:19 pm |
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geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
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I just swapped from a disco3 to a sport supercharger pros and cons for both but i do prefer the V8 supercharged i have now  Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
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| 18th Mar 2017 8:35 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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The Range Rover suffers from gearbox issues, fuel pump issues, odd injector and a bit of suspension wear and tear.
The D3 does suffer from more common problems, but it is a more complex and refined car My D3 Build Thread
TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread
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| 18th Mar 2017 9:09 pm |
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Chawks
Member Since: 10 Aug 2016
Location: Dorset
Posts: 89
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Nice! Mines a 4.4 V8 and I do like the noise it makes 😁. I'm a very regular at the petrol station now which is the only downside, although it runs on lpg too.
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| 18th Mar 2017 9:10 pm |
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KP-disco's
Member Since: 30 Dec 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
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I'd say it's a head/heart thing, my heart says Range rover Vogue SE 4.2 but my head says D3........when I say head I mean SWMBO 
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| 18th Mar 2017 11:53 pm |
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SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
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The Range Rover 2003-2005 with the BMW engine is one of the RR we stay away from in the US. 2006-2009 with the 4.4 jag V8 are very reliable. They are really nice, but pricier. D3 4.4 jag V8 is the way to go for the price and space.
Dave D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
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| 19th Mar 2017 12:17 am |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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What you really need is a range rover sport supercharged 4.2
Nice early model, Purchase for less than £9K
If you have a petrol now, it won't cost any more to run
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| 19th Mar 2017 11:12 am |
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Chawks
Member Since: 10 Aug 2016
Location: Dorset
Posts: 89
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Have you one for sale?
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| 19th Mar 2017 11:27 am |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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Me? no. Plenty to look through on autotrader or ebay though
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| 19th Mar 2017 11:42 am |
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Chawks
Member Since: 10 Aug 2016
Location: Dorset
Posts: 89
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I guess it comes down to what is the best engine for reliability rather than which model Land Rover
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| 19th Mar 2017 3:21 pm |
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SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
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From experience of having 2 D3's 4.4 jag V8's and talking to the various LR mechanics I trust, any model FFRR, RRS and D3 with the 4.4 jag V8's are the most reliable. The super charge 4.2 V8 seems to have issues.
Dave D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
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| 19th Mar 2017 3:41 pm |
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geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
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Pete K wrote:What you really need is a range rover sport supercharged 4.2
Nice early model, Purchase for less than £9K
If you have a petrol now, it won't cost any more to run
That's what i have just bought but nowhere near 9K all i found for that price was not good at all but may have been looking in the wrong place Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
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| 19th Mar 2017 3:45 pm |
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