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The back end
The only view of the car I am still not that keen on after 18 months of ownership is from the rear. Has anyone done anything to change the look ie decals or something. I wondered if something like a spare wheel shaped decal might make it look more purposeful. No doubt you have all heard the tranny van comment! Silver TDV6 SE
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16th Oct 2006 11:08 pm
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My first impression was "Oh dear, what have they done" when I first saw the D3 in the flesh.
However, after 2 years I now think it has a very purposeful butt! It is far more practical than the old heavy wheel/door combo, and you can sit on the tailgate in the rain and drink your coffee without getting wet.
I couldn't get to grips with it at first, now I reckon it's one of the best bits.
Lamp guards and roof rails seem to improve the stance from the rear. A bright orange disco3.co.uk sticker makes a lot of difference - especially if you have a dark window tint. 8)
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17th Oct 2006 10:16 am
3OCSID
Member Since: 02 Jun 2005
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Agree that it is very practical - but in zermatt I still think that it looks too "soft" compared with the other views of the car. I might try a circular decal.Silver TDV6 SE
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5th Nov 2006 10:02 pm
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3OCSID wrote:
I might try a circular decal.
Forgive me 3OCSID but what do you mean ?...it sounds like your going to put a 'pretend' wheel on the back.....won't that look like a pigs ear?21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
5th Nov 2006 10:10 pm
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Well I love the back end of my D3 - its totally unique.
...and better than a D1
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5th Nov 2006 10:26 pm
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Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
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Q8_LR3 introduced the LAND ROVER logo idea. To that I would add that the rear ladder helps significantly as well:
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