Member Since: 26 Feb 2018
Location: York
Posts: 56
Stuck in rutt
Not physically but it has come time to make a decision on what to do.
Morning troops...
So having just returned from abroad with a bit of lolly in my pocket ..Im trying to make a decision on what to do regarding the might steed. I have a 2005 LR3 and much to my ball and chains annoyance I love it... over the last year Ive spent around about 2.5k on new brakes front and rear .. front height snesor and air struts and a whole new EPB, rear hubs and guards etc etc....the vehicle is not in the best of raft cosmetically with a few little blemishes.
I was of the mind to go for a newer variant LR like a LR 5 or Range Rover or even a sport. However, my neighbour an avid LR fan bought a new Disco Sport 3 years ago .. got an extended warranty etc... 6 weeks ago .. he was pulling off the drive when the when the fron steering rack seared its bolts and fell through its own . Long story short , and you may not be surprised, Land Rover voided the warranty and said that whilst the fault was known it hasnt been recalled in the UK but has pretty much everywhere else.
Not my neighbour isnt short a bob or two, but the trouble he has had with Land Rover is a feckin nightmare so much so that he has started to take them to trading standards, his vehicle is currently sat at inchcape with no parts to replace it due to some import issue.
The moral of the story is, given the extent of these new vehicle issues, across the range .. is it worth taking the risk in the hope I get a good un? Or do I go for another brand, Ford Ranger or similar or generally is this 'new car' fad exactly that... should I just run the LR3 till it dies (160k) or jump ship.
I am sure this isnt the first time this is discussed, but buying a D4 or newer D3 is just cleaning the slate and starting again.
I Think I know the answer but Ive always appreciated the advice of the collective on here. My head says keep, but wallet says, invest in something newer.
PS i am an outdoory type so .. it does get used for it said purpose.
Cheers Aye
Dusty2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 2.7 S
2001 Discovery 2 TD5
2002 Shogun Sport 2.5TD
6th Apr 2021 9:09 am
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2463
Save your money and keep the D3 or upgrade to a D4
I'm not a big fan of the D5 I have had a couple at work with seized cams, all repaired under warranty but these were less than a year old.Andrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
6th Apr 2021 9:21 am
Asa
Member Since: 03 Jul 2016
Location: Essex
Posts: 178
In a similar situation so here's my plan;
Keep my D3 which is on 182k with normal servicing to date until the new defender is around three years on the market.
The New Defender is a good car and most of the options for engine placement PHEV or pure electric will be known.
You can then avoid any of the current faux Land Rovers!
Discuss!
6th Apr 2021 9:48 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14487
Keep the D3. But a bit of dosh aside to keep it in fine fettle and put the rest of your lolly in your pension. D4 HSE EU6 (Known as Jeeves)
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!) Sold
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
6th Apr 2021 11:00 am
G3Z
Member Since: 16 Dec 2018
Location: South Wales
Posts: 568
I’d keep the D3, personally. Better the devil you know. Your mileage is ‘fairly low’ for a D3 also. Mines on 205k and runs like a clock, the dash may look like a Christmas tree on occasions, but it’s a trusty steed.
I’d prefer to have one with paintwork blemishes also, so you can use it as intended and not wince while off road. No doubt the money you put into the D3 will just be the depreciation in a newer vehicle. All IMO of course.Defender 110 2.4 TDCi Utility Station Wagon.
2007 Disco 3 GS TDV6 Manual
200,000+ mile club 😎
6th Apr 2021 12:35 pm
dimonkfish
Member Since: 28 Jul 2017
Location: Cardiff
Posts: 18
What he says makes very good sense. Tis the way I am thinking! ☝️
23rd Apr 2021 7:48 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73134
Re: Stuck in rutt
Disco Dusty wrote:
invest inspend on something newer.
Sorted that typo out for you.
It’s behaviour like that from LR that will ensure that my long gone (well 2.5 years ago) D4 was my last. Even if if did get the green light from FinController, otherwise known as SWMBO, for a new Deafner, not sure I want the hassle that goes with LR ownership.
23rd Apr 2021 7:56 am
daimlermg
Member Since: 31 Jan 2010
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 140
Me To Keep it or get a D4, I am dammed if I would buy another JLR product again.
I have had lots of them and would like a new one but its just not worth the risk.Faultmate MSV-2
500,000 plus miles in RR,s and trying for more without breakdowns this time
Gone Lexus RX400h SE
Past Audi A6 avant Qutro
Toyota Supra
Long line of RR's
Had for 40 years but now gone 1935 Daimler and 1937 MG
23rd Apr 2021 8:33 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
You'll be instantly disappointed if you go the pickup truck route - you can make them look the part and can be well specced but it WILL not have the magic carpet right and lovely burbly engine
Speaking from experience having had five years of a top of the range Isuzu 2.5 Diesel (not shown in sig below ) between my Discos and Defender.Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
23rd Apr 2021 10:38 am
sarumlight
Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
Posts: 1595
For me it’s keep the D3. D4 isn’t that much better but the engine is more fragile and expensive. D5? No ta. Everything else is a truck or a car.
Maybe in a few years time look at a new Defender when they’re a lot cheaper. If money was no object I’d probably have one now, although it’d need the jump seat to have six seats and a dog cage which the D3/4 does so well.
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. Long story short , and you may not be surprised, Land Rover voided the warranty and said that whilst the fault was known it hasnt been recalled in the UK but has pretty much everywhere else.
) between my Discos and Defender.
