shyewei
Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: London
Posts: 6
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| Newbie needs advice on buying 2nd hand Disco |
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Hi All,
Title pretty much says it all.
Hoping to buy a 8/57 Disco SE Auto with 20k on the clock within the next couple of weeks.
Coming from a Toyota Prius I have absolutely no experience with 4x4's and being completely honest I am slightly concerned about the potential reliability of the Disco
Any things in particular that I should check out when I view the car?
Any help greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Shye 
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 3rd Oct 2010 10:32 pm |
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ELD70
Member Since: 28 Jan 2008
Location: Romford.
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Hi Shye,
I have a 2007 SE and cannot rate the car highly enough. Is the car from a main dealer? Now driving BMW 330d Touring....misses D3...but not when at traffic lights 
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| 3rd Oct 2010 10:40 pm |
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shyewei
Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: London
Posts: 6
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ELD70 wrote:Hi Shye,
I have a 2007 SE and cannot rate the car highly enough. Is the car from a main dealer?
No from an independent, otherwise I wouldn't be as worried (FWIW) - obviously a bit cheaper too!
I really like the car, although the body roll will take a bit of getting used to compared to a "normal" car and it's reassuring they seem to be doing better in reliability surveys!
Been looking for a little while and feel I know every Disco available on the internet that meet my criteria 
Just seen there is a similar thread below suggesting looking at the turbo, air suspension, air con and EGR!
Real newbie questions, but what is EGR?
Any other things I should be looking for?
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| 3rd Oct 2010 10:54 pm |
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shyewei
Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: London
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NeilD wrote:Prius to a D3 
Fair play! 
Yeah I know, actually keeping the Prius though. I got the distinct feeling I was getting the same response from some dealers when they asked what I was currently driving.
I reckon that this should even out my carbon footprint 
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| 3rd Oct 2010 10:58 pm |
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AVE
D3 Decade
Member Since: 12 Nov 2006
Location: First house on the left
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If I were you I'd consider a change of username..... 
http://www.shewee.com/newstore/ As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
Disco XXV
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY16
Discovery Sport HSE Lux MY17
Evoque HSE Dynamic MY16 (Gone)
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY14 (Lovely car but preferred the Disco!)
Disco 3 Tdv6 HSE MY05 (owned for 11 years and now gone)
Range Rover Sport HSE MY11 (Gone)
Freelander2 SE (Gone but the most reliable car we've ever owned)
Disco 2 V8 (Gone)
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| 3rd Oct 2010 11:02 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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shyewei wrote:Real newbie questions, but what is EGR?
Any other things I should be looking for?
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve. Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 4th Oct 2010 5:16 am |
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ELD70
Member Since: 28 Jan 2008
Location: Romford.
Posts: 901
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I can pm you my number if you need to phone for any advice when looking at a car. Been on a here a while so know a bit about them that may help. Now driving BMW 330d Touring....misses D3...but not when at traffic lights
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| 4th Oct 2010 12:47 pm |
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shyewei
Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: London
Posts: 6
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ELD70 wrote:I can pm you my number if you need to phone for any advice when looking at a car. Been on a here a while so know a bit about them that may help.
Thanks, will give you a shout nearer the time!
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| 4th Oct 2010 2:59 pm |
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. I'm well prepared for it anyway, I'll just turn the aircon up 
Boxes 
