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Jan
 


Member Since: 14 Sep 2008
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 4

South Africa 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3
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Hello Guys,

We've had our new D3 for a week now. Wow, is great! I must say leaving the 90 at the dealer was a very sad moment.

Coming from a Defender the Disco3 site was a revelation. My friend Louis put me onto it. It was nice to find the same kind of enthusiasm the Defender family has. I read most of the topic threads to find out as much as possible before getting the vehicle.
In my opinion the guys on this site have a much greater knowledge of the car than the dealerships.

We bought the car from Centurion with great service. I had the AT2 tyres fitted as well as dual battery, Mantec plate and VPS.(After reading all about those on this site.) The only snag was a scratch on the bonnet and the screen of the back sunroof is not retracting. That will be fixed in the coming week.

It's the MY09 spec. I like the new colour coding.(I added photos.) Prev: Defender 90 TD5
Now: D3 MY09 TDV6 SE, Mantec plate,Dual Battery,VPS,AT2's  
Post #34366014th Sep 2008 12:51 pm
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MrH
 


Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
Posts: 7754

United Kingdom 

Welcome about Jan - I'm sure you'll get to enjoy the D3 more and more Thumbs Up LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.  
Post #34366414th Sep 2008 12:57 pm
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AndrewS
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Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
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Welcome Thumbs Up

Looking 8)

 In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.  
Post #34367914th Sep 2008 2:32 pm
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RLD
Uncle Ray 


Member Since: 18 Jul 2005
Location: all ways some where
Posts: 11934

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

welcome and looking good Thumbs Up Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication [email protected] D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
more Helsport tents and other things for camping Law of Mechanical Repair:
"After your hands are coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee!"  
Post #34372514th Sep 2008 4:33 pm
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MacLeod 313
 


Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
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Scotland 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Looking good, Mantec & off road tyres already on. Thumbs Up and welcome Thumbs Up  
Post #34372614th Sep 2008 4:39 pm
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26757

United Kingdom 

Looks really good Thumbs Up welcome.

Whats this about the back sunroof not opening Confused Is this opening rear roof a new my09 feature?, or have you not realised that the glass roof is a one piece jobbie, and only the front roof opens. Mine is an 04 HSE on which only the front roof opens, so forgive me if I am mistaken.

EDIT just re-read and realised you are talking about the sunshade Embarassed My apologies Thumbs Up 

Last edited by Gareth on 14th Sep 2008 5:19 pm. Edited 1 time in total 
Post #34374714th Sep 2008 5:18 pm
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DiscoStu
 


Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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England 

Think it's the sunshade cover, G Wink


Welcome Jan Thumbs Up Cool colour Very Happy Whistle Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU  
Post #34374814th Sep 2008 5:19 pm
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Gareth
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Post #34374914th Sep 2008 5:21 pm
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DSL
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Looks very nice, ESP with all that sunshine!!! Thumbs Up

Gareth your post made my think my iPod had gone wacho!!! Big Cry Shocked   
Post #34375114th Sep 2008 5:22 pm
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Baben
 


Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059

South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Hello Jan, and welcome to the forum.

Beautiful vehicle. In my opinion the D3 looks great in very dark colours or plain white. I suppose white would be the most practical for our climate, as proved by mythbusters.

The changes to the old spec are quite striking. Not sure I am a fan of the body-colour wheelarches & bumper from a practical perspective - they look great, but scratches might make you cry once you get into the bush. Did you manage to get VPS onto those bits?  
Post #34397515th Sep 2008 6:53 am
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Jan
 


Member Since: 14 Sep 2008
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 4

South Africa 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

Thanks Baben,

The VPS is on the arches and the front bumper as well. I'll see if its lasts. Prev: Defender 90 TD5
Now: D3 MY09 TDV6 SE, Mantec plate,Dual Battery,VPS,AT2's  
Post #34418815th Sep 2008 4:24 pm
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Discoeast
 


Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800

South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Welcome Jan,
Nice colour choice, can think of a few add-ons which would
blend in nicely Whistle
Got the permagrin yet Mr. Green Mr. Green Mr. Green Mr. Green D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.  
Post #34422515th Sep 2008 5:43 pm
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Deondef
 


Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790

South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Welkom Jan Exclamation

We must really get this tea party thing going as soon as Heine is back - seems we're going to have more Pretoria members than J'burg Rolling Eyes Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor

Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"  
Post #34423915th Sep 2008 6:08 pm
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Jan
 


Member Since: 14 Sep 2008
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 4

South Africa 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

Yes, permagrin even when I sleep. Mr. Green Or so the wife says. Prev: Defender 90 TD5
Now: D3 MY09 TDV6 SE, Mantec plate,Dual Battery,VPS,AT2's  
Post #34439615th Sep 2008 10:46 pm
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Doc
 


Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352

United States 2007 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Welcome Jan. This is great forum Wink and I sure you will enjoy your time here.

Doc D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.  
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