Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
Posts: 387
Desarzens,
Well, I ordered one last Saturday, after having gone through the same thought process you are having. And although I haven't been around the Disco world all that long, I do find this community encouraging. You feel that, if you do have a problem, you won't be left alone with it.
So I hope you enjoy your drive.
Eric
23rd Nov 2005 10:53 pm
BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 6463
espri wrote:
Desarzens,
Well, I ordered one last Saturday, after having gone through the same thought process you are having. And although I haven't been around the Disco world all that long, I do find this community encouraging. You feel that, if you do have a problem, you won't be left alone with it.
So I hope you enjoy your drive.
Eric
Eric, you won't be left alone, Land Rover Assist will be by your side most of the time, sorry, sick humour We will always be here to help where possible, enjoy the new cars guys.
24th Nov 2005 7:59 am
Desarzens
Member Since: 23 Nov 2005
Location: Crassier
Posts: 81
Thanks for your support. I'm going to pick it up this afternoon at 5PM and hard test it till tomorrow late afternoon! Can't wait
24th Nov 2005 8:40 am
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Desarzens wrote:
Thanks for your support. I'm going to pick it up this afternoon at 5PM and hard test it till tomorrow late afternoon! Can't wait
Upload some photos of the D3 in that beautiful Swiss countryside you have !
24th Nov 2005 8:53 am
Desarzens
Member Since: 23 Nov 2005
Location: Crassier
Posts: 81
I will try. Since we expect some snow tomorrow and not knowing what type of tyres the car is fitted with, will see what can be done with the D3
24th Nov 2005 10:03 am
espri
Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
Posts: 387
BN,
I'm not sure that Land Rover Assist stretches out here. Indeed, I asked the dealer about that when I ordered the car and he said that the service is provided by the ADAC (like the AA). How much they will know about Disco3's, I cannot say.
However, at present I am very impressed with the ADAC. After all the nice things I have been saying about my VW Caravelle, yesterday it gave me trouble. The handbrake jammed on. After driving a short distance, the brake discs were red hot, making me look like Michael Schumacher, though I wasn't going quite so fast. The ADAC man banged it free in about five minutes, so I've had the car again since then, though presently without handbrake.
It must be a sign of the times - or old age. On my first Ford, a 1947 Prefect (it wasn't quite new when I bought it for £27 8) - what bit of a Disco can I buy for that?), I expect I would have sorted the problem myself. However, it is now so long since I laid hands on a car, that I call out the professionals for anything.
Eric
24th Nov 2005 9:25 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
espri wrote:
BN,
I'm not sure that Land Rover Assist stretches out here. Indeed, I asked the dealer about that when I ordered the car and he said that the service is provided by the ADAC (like the AA). How much they will know about Disco3's, I cannot say.
However, at present I am very impressed with the ADAC. After all the nice things I have been saying about my VW Caravelle, yesterday it gave me trouble. The handbrake jammed on. After driving a short distance, the brake discs were red hot, making me look like Michael Schumacher, though I wasn't going quite so fast. The ADAC man banged it free in about five minutes, so I've had the car again since then, though presently without handbrake.
It must be a sign of the times - or old age. On my first Ford, a 1947 Prefect (it wasn't quite new when I bought it for £27 8) - what bit of a Disco can I buy for that?), I expect I would have sorted the problem myself. However, it is now so long since I laid hands on a car, that I call out the professionals for anything.
Eric
the service is provided by Mondial assistance, europe-wide, which may be sub-contracted to an ADAC recovery operator
24th Nov 2005 9:30 pm
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
September 05 build, 3k miles so far, no problems, very happy.
Car delivered mid September 05. Whilst some of the posts on the forum were a little alarming it did not deter me from ordering what is a superb family vehicle. I had not previously owned a Discovery but did have a Defender 110 Td5 for a while so switching to the D3 is like comparing day and night. I have 3 young children to accommodate together with the associated clobber and/or friends and I couldn't think of a vehicle better suited. Haven't covered many miles yet, only 700 or so, but I've had not problems and have no concerns with the car at all, and would thoroughly recommend it.
25th Nov 2005 2:45 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
I have had mine for 9 months now and 12.5K
First issue - Air Con failure - seal replaced - now OK
2nd Fault - Air suspension failure - compressor replaced
3rd Fault - Air suspension failure - sensor replaced
Now getting warning symbols flashing up on start up (tells me virtually everything is at fault) - easily cleared by turning of and restarting - system faults not 'hardware' (engine / trans ect) - leaving until service
Taking above into account - would I recommend - absolutley 100%
Silver easier to keep clean but black looks better when clean - Ebony leather better than lighter shades to avod stains
Go for itNow Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
Ex D3 and D4
25th Nov 2005 12:54 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26775
Quote:
Silver easier to keep clean but black looks better when clean - Ebony leather better than lighter shades to avod stains
I flippin hope so! I've got my work cut out tomorrow!
25th Nov 2005 4:04 pm
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
Gareth
Washing cars is therapeutic
Wash that and you will be Mr Chiiled Out from Bramhall
Spent past 2 days in Dublin & Shannon and roads in between - saw a few Disco's - all filthy - mate I was with tells me cars in Ireland are for driving and Sundays are for ChurchNow Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
Ex D3 and D4
26th Nov 2005 12:07 am
Desarzens
Member Since: 23 Nov 2005
Location: Crassier
Posts: 81
OK tested it and loved it! Despite a snowy morning with a car fitted with sommer tyres, it was great with the Terrain response on the snow position. Just kept in mind that on braking it is hard to stop an heavy vehicule without proper tyres. But the ride is superb, pneumatic suspension great, engine refined, Logic seven amazing, etc
As a result, ordered one that should come end of february/earl march. Can't wait
27th Nov 2005 12:36 pm
Desarzens
Member Since: 23 Nov 2005
Location: Crassier
Posts: 81
BTW it is a
TDV6 HSE, Zambezi Silver, Ebony leaather, auto, sat nav, Logic 7, 3rd row, adaptative headlights, front PDC.
27th Nov 2005 12:41 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Gareth wrote:
Quote:
Silver easier to keep clean but black looks better when clean - Ebony leather better than lighter shades to avod stains
I flippin hope so! I've got my work cut out tomorrow!
Hey... mine has a dirty bottom too !
Only pain in this weather with the D3 is that its bum is a dirt magnet and you'll run out of washer fluid just keeping the rear glass clean.
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We will always be here to help where possible, enjoy the new cars guys.
The handbrake jammed on. After driving a short distance, the brake discs were red hot, making me look like Michael Schumacher, though I wasn't going quite so fast. The ADAC man banged it free in about five minutes, so I've had the car again since then, though presently without handbrake.
- easily cleared by turning of and restarting - system faults not 'hardware' (engine / trans ect) - leaving until service
