I don't need it .........yet but thought it might be interesting to somebody.
GrayAn honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
25th Jul 2017 4:19 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Welcome to the world of running a D3. Always thinking about "what if ..........?".
25th Jul 2017 4:26 pm
ds23man
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After my crank broke recently and considdering all options, I bought a JLR reconditioned engine, 6000 euro ex vat, got 10% discount on top at the dealer ( they have only 15% margin).
What you get is this:
Tested, engine oil in, new coolers, glow plugs, JLR warranty etc.
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that looks interesting
25th Jul 2017 5:13 pm
ds23man
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The other side:
25th Jul 2017 5:28 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Maybe I should have carried one of these in my spares kit recently.
25th Jul 2017 5:30 pm
D&G
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DSL wrote:
Welcome to the world of running a D3. Always thinking about "what if ..........?".
Del
You got that right. Normally I buy a car and drive it...
So far I have spent more time on the forum reading up on the problems than driving it. At the moment it is a very expensive garden ornament.
My 19 mpg towing didn't last long........down to 17 mpg now. I am hoping that is the TC.
I wanted a good tow vehicle for work.................looks like I brought a hobby
GrayAn honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
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25th Jul 2017 5:33 pm
D&G
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ds23man wrote:
The other side:
That looks cool 8)An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
25th Jul 2017 5:34 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Unfortunately they have a habit of getting under your skin, my D4 is my 16th LR since 1989. If I didn't have it I'd probably be looking at nice reliable 530d estates at the mo to replace Old Bluie.
25th Jul 2017 5:37 pm
ds23man
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This is cooler, just before I dropped the body back on:
25th Jul 2017 5:38 pm
D&G
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I almost brought the Patrol but at the last moment found out that the Auto wouldn't tow what I needed.
I thought "LR can't be that bad, otherwise nobody would buy them"
An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
25th Jul 2017 5:41 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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You hadn't factored in our insanity quotient. As I like to say: They can be the best cars in the world, they can be the worst cars in the world. Usually oh the same day.
25th Jul 2017 5:44 pm
D&G
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ds23man wrote:
This is cooler, just before I dropped the body back on:
Sure is. 8) 8)An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
25th Jul 2017 7:00 pm
John C
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Location: East Yorkshire
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I got one of these.
Did you send old one back for a rebate?
Looking at the bill from my dealers i got £2K back for the old one (that was 4 years ago though).2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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but thought it might be interesting to somebody.
You got that right. Normally I buy a car and drive it...
