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dduring
 


Member Since: 01 Nov 2008
Location: Paarl
Posts: 15

South Africa 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3
What happens now?

I hope there is someone out there that can help with my question. I have a 2005 TDV6 with 168000km on the dial. I am now going to have the BIG service done and then my baby is top tips again. Question is...... Where to from here? How do this machines age? Is it time for the tip and in with the new? I am really enjoying my car and it would be a pity but I also need to be sensible. :roll:  
Post #86194722nd Nov 2011 12:05 pm
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D4JWW
 


Member Since: 20 Oct 2009
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1318

South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 GS Manual Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Just add fuel!!!! This one http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic71588.html
is maturing beter than some of KWV's sauvignon blanc Shocked Remember that's miles and towing a trailer with load, true a few bits replaced but the nut holding the steering wheel is original . Bow down A few mods... and keeping it all running...Faultmate MSV2
MY09EGR's blanked Thanks Bellautos, BAS  
Post #86248623rd Nov 2011 4:01 pm
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PdP
 


Member Since: 20 Jun 2011
Location: Cape Town
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South Africa 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 SE Auto Ipanema SandDiscovery 4

That service is going to cost you > R16'000.00!

Purely from a financial point of view; if you have the resourses, you may want look at trading the old bus in on something newer with a higher spec level, with a complete service history and current motor-plan - and use the R16'0000.00 to help pay for it. Having the service done beforehand will do very little for the trade-in value.

If you plan to sell it privately, spending that R16'000.00 getting the cam-belt done, will only sweeten the deal for a prospective buyer, but not much for your resale value.

I've just gone the trade-in route; my D3 had 150'000km's on the clock. The car was in very good condition and the boys at LR N1 City made me an offer I could not refuse. I picked my (pre-owned) D4 up yesterday Mr. Green  
Post #8687088th Dec 2011 9:10 pm
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WILLF
 


Member Since: 29 Sep 2011
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 58

South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Vienna GreenDiscovery 3

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That service is going to cost you > R16'000.00!


?! Is this what somebody told you that wanted to purchase your vehicle? Maybe the dealers were low on stock - that is a dealers quote of course.  
Post #86986212th Dec 2011 10:00 am
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PdP
 


Member Since: 20 Jun 2011
Location: Cape Town
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South Africa 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 SE Auto Ipanema SandDiscovery 4

Yup, it was a dealers quote, but they had no idea I planned to upgrade. The car was only ever serviced by a dealer - initially at Stellenbosch, then at N1 City. Either way, in Rand and service terms, it's a biggie and no way around it. It has to be done.  
Post #87193816th Dec 2011 9:29 pm
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KOOS BEST
 


Member Since: 14 Feb 2010
Location: Mtunzini
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South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

The Indies does that complete service for approx. R 7 - 9000.00.

Some guys only replace the front cambelt , the rear belt drives the diesel pump, and if it breaks(never happened to any D3 in the world, if you look at forums) there is absolutely NO engine damage.
So only do the the front cambelt at the Indies at 160 000km service , the rear belt can wait and be done later.  
Post #87228018th Dec 2011 8:04 am
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seank
 


Member Since: 09 Jun 2009
Location: Johannesburg
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South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

A well known independent in Randburg quoted me R12k for the 160k service with replacement of all the belts as well as the related pulleys - which was the same price that Waterford quoted me.

It was a no-brainer for me - go to Waterford and keep my service history with LR intact. They managed to solve my regular ENGINE FAULT problem at the same time by replacing the Fuel Temperature Sensor.

I am still walking a bit funny but it's over and done with.

Cheers

Sean D3 TDV6 S - Silver
TT Remap
Bilstein Shocks
FrontRunner Roof Rack
National Luna Dual Charging System
Big Country Rear Wheel Carrier
Big Country Drawer System
BFG AT's
Long Range Fuel Tank  
Post #87244018th Dec 2011 6:36 pm
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