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Which D3?
First of my numpty questions!
I've spent a few hours looking at adverts for D3's on autotrader & ebay - and getting a little lost on specification - I think I need an HSE but that's beacuase I once had a P38 HSE, maybe I only need a base spec?
My ideal D3 would be dark blue, dark interior, auto, a/c, 7 seats, cruise control, & ideally aux-in for the stereo & a bluetooth kit. From a look around the forum I've seen that air-suspension is required too - is this the yellow button in centre console?
What I really don't want is a sunroof (I find them pointless & it's something to go wrong/leak) - is this standard on an HSE, which may mean it's an SE I should perhaps search for?
I'm not keen on sat nav as my tomtom is newer & therefore likely to be better - BUT is there something else the screen does too?
thanks
26th Jul 2009 10:47 pm
ad15
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some one will no doubt be along to put me right but i think you'll be needing a GS with cruise as an option...as well as BT,
SE doesnt nec have the blue tooth,,,, but it does have the sat nav...one wife.......livid
26th Jul 2009 10:50 pm
SN
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Sat Nav is the one thing that can't be retrofitted (unless you live in Cyprus ) so if you want it make sure you get an SE minimum (the last of the XS's had it too)Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
26th Jul 2009 11:10 pm
ad15
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thought he said he DOESN"T want sat nav....... one wife.......livid
26th Jul 2009 11:45 pm
matt_tdv6
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The sat-nav is updated yearly so probably as upto date as your tomtom and looks better than something stuck to the window
The yellow button on the centre console is the HDC (Hill Decent Control) To the left of that is a toggle switch for the suspension & the right is the range change (High/Low)
27th Jul 2009 12:47 am
AWD man
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The SE's sat nav screen only does on road sat nav, the HSE has the 4x4 info graphics as well as on/off road sat nav.
I've just had my SE "unlocked" to include all the HSE graphic functions plus the sat nav updated to the 2009 dvd.57 RRS TDV8
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27th Jul 2009 12:32 pm
AAA
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Thanks all.
What's off road sat nav, and also the 4x4 graphics?
ta,
Art
27th Jul 2009 8:55 pm
Buckingham
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Guess you're not looking for new, in which case a S spec will do...
No sunroof, no satnav but no leather...has everything else you want.... (I think)nil admirari
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27th Jul 2009 9:04 pm
Dickydisco
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AWD man wrote:
The SE's sat nav screen only does on road sat nav, the HSE has the 4x4 info graphics as well as on/off road sat nav.
I've just had my SE "unlocked" to include all the HSE graphic functions plus the sat nav updated to the 2009 dvd.
What do you mean by "unlocked" ? Does this mean you can see the 4x4 info now? can anyone do this?
27th Jul 2009 9:11 pm
ayrshiredisco
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i have a 54 plate D3 in 'S' spec that has all of your requirement apart from mine is manual and not auto so the car your looking for will be out there, just depends upon who spec'd the car originallyIf in doubt............flat out.
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27th Jul 2009 9:15 pm
DiscoStu
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Sorry - used - I'm after an 06 or 07/57 type of age. - I guess at £15-19k, I have been slightly tempted at some pre-reg cars at £25ish but reckon a new car would end up being a garage queen when I need a car I don't need to worry about where I park it, or how I use it.
Didi initially consider an ex-Highways Agency car but they seem to be 5-seaters which is a show-stopper for me.
If anyone knows of an ideal motor (& assuming this breaks no forum rules) please post or pm me.
cheers,
A
27th Jul 2009 10:02 pm
matt_tdv6
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Dickydisco wrote:
AWD man wrote:
The SE's sat nav screen only does on road sat nav, the HSE has the 4x4 info graphics as well as on/off road sat nav.
I've just had my SE "unlocked" to include all the HSE graphic functions plus the sat nav updated to the 2009 dvd.
What do you mean by "unlocked" ? Does this mean you can see the 4x4 info now? can anyone do this?
PM Wigg's he can unlock the 4x4 Navi & 4x4 Infomation Screen
27th Jul 2009 10:05 pm
Dickydisco
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Thats brill. Does that mean any D3 with sat nav or just th se? Im looking at an S with nav, would I be able to put the 4x4 info on that?
Cheers
28th Jul 2009 1:22 am
AWD man
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If it's got the sat nav screen, he can unlock the 4x4 info graphics, off road sat nav features inc compass lat long nav, altitude etc etc.. he also programmed my "follow me home" lights to include the reversing lights and to work off the 3rd button on the fob... top guy.57 RRS TDV8
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) so if you want it make sure you get an SE minimum (the last of the XS's had it too)
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