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Lmccumesky
Member Since: 12 Nov 2020
Location: Poynton
Posts: 1
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Hi all, I currently have a Freelander 1 (terrible k series engine) and want to change. I have been looking at the Disco 3 but I am a bit hesitant! Should I buy one or not??? I have read mixed reviews online with a lot of people saying it is very reliable and engine is good for 250k miles and then a few other reviews saying not to bother. I love the look of the disco 3 but I don’t know what to do.
What do you guys think???
Thanks - Louis
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 12th Nov 2020 2:39 pm |
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buns
Member Since: 12 Oct 2020
Location: yorkshire
Posts: 117
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There’s loads to read on here that should help your decision. There not the easiest motor to have and look after but when running right there brilliant.
It is very much a personal choice.
Stick a few pounds away each week/month to allow for any problems and you’ll be ok. If you’ve run the Freelander K, your in for a nice surprising time.
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| 12th Nov 2020 2:46 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
 
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Get a FL2.
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| 12th Nov 2020 3:03 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
Posts: 10795
 
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Welcome Louis.
It all depends on your proposed use and budget.
As lynalldiscovery says the FL2 is a nice car.
Read up lots here if you are going for a D3 or D4, maybe start here:- https://www.disco3.co.uk/wiki/Model_Years
Good luck.
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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| 12th Nov 2020 3:48 pm |
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AdamRandall
Member Since: 31 Aug 2020
Location: Brandon, Suffolk
Posts: 153
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I’d say yes, go for it! My 2006 D3 is on 170k miles and both the engine and gearbox are In great shape.
I’ve had a few ‘teething problems’ with brakes, but they’ve mostly been easy fixes.
With 190hp under the bonnet I’m never left short of grunt, even when I’ve got 7 people in the car.
It’s a great vehicle and it’s very capable off road too. 12 months of D3 ownership have passed and I’m still loving it!
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| 14th Nov 2020 12:10 am |
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pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Not London Anymore (or the US for that matter)
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Lmccumesky wrote:Hi all, I currently have a Freelander 1 (terrible k series engine) and want to change. I have been looking at the Disco 3 but I am a bit hesitant! Should I buy one or not??? I have read mixed reviews online with a lot of people saying it is very reliable and engine is good for 250k miles and then a few other reviews saying not to bother. I love the look of the disco 3 but I don’t know what to do.
What do you guys think???
Thanks - Louis
Won't know til you try it. And if it doesn't work out, sell it.
You're in the wrong place, asking the wrong people quite obviously.  PAGODA
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| 14th Nov 2020 1:18 am |
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trev 1
Member Since: 09 Sep 2014
Location: Seaton, Hull
Posts: 212
 
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If you need the size of a Disco go for it if not a Freelander 2. Serbian Silver 2011 Discovery 4 HSE SDV6 8 speed auto
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| 14th Nov 2020 3:53 pm |
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