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ilovepetrol
Member Since: 25 Jan 2013
Location: Warks
Posts: 2
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Hi there
I'm just looking at buying a Disco 3 (my first Land Rover) and wondered ifI could pick your brains?
What should I be looking out for?
I've been eying up a circa 2008 7 seat XS... but there's so much confusion around the models... I thought there were 3 specs... GS - XS - HSE ... but I keep seeing S's and SE's too? Where do these fit in?
Are there any "must have's?" that you can't all live without?
Thanks in advance!
Matt
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 25th Jan 2013 4:01 pm |
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Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
Posts: 3464
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Welcome to the forum, ilovepetrol!
Model designations here: http://www.disco3.co.uk/wiki/Models_%28UK%29
Personally, I like my heated seats, heated windscreen, cruise control, auto-dipping rear view mirror, and Hi-Line stereo in my "S".
A 2008 XS would be a decent buy, IMO, but you may find that you get more useful kit on an older "S" than a newer "XS". The "XS" replaced the "S" in March 2007 (IIRC) but replaced some of the more useful bits of kit in the "S" with less useful things like folding door mirrors  . Loads of options available, though. You may get lucky with a well-specced XS! 
As youlovepetrol would be getting a V8 or a TDV6? TDV6 certainly more affordable to run as a daily motor!
Cheers,
Steve 2021 BMW iX3 Premier Edition in Carbon Black ⚡️🔌
2019 Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 Tdi 190 DSG Sportline in Quartz Grey. Excellent vehicle. Gone.
2017 Discovery Sport HSE Auto in Carpathian Grey and Ebony Leather. Modern JLR Junk. Gone.
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| 25th Jan 2013 4:11 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10361
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didnt the V8 get dropped in 2007 for the UK, so I dont think you can get a V8 XS.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 25th Jan 2013 4:27 pm |
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ilovepetrol
Member Since: 25 Jan 2013
Location: Warks
Posts: 2
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Woolmeister wrote:Welcome to the forum, ilovepetrol!
Model designations here: http://www.disco3.co.uk/wiki/Models_%28UK%29
Personally, I like my heated seats, heated windscreen, cruise control, auto-dipping rear view mirror, and Hi-Line stereo in my "S".
A 2008 XS would be a decent buy, IMO, but you may find that you get more useful kit on an older "S" than a newer "XS". The "XS" replaced the "S" in March 2007 (IIRC) but replaced some of the more useful bits of kit in the "S" with less useful things like folding door mirrors . Loads of options available, though. You may get lucky with a well-specced XS!
As youlovepetrol would be getting a V8 or a TDV6? TDV6 certainly more affordable to run as a daily motor!
Cheers,
Steve
Thanks Steve! I've been after a link like that for weeks! 
I do love petrol... but Diesel is ok too! it was more about going out and getting it dirty, plus there aren't many petrol's about are there... would be worried about selling it on when the time comes.
Matt
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| 25th Jan 2013 4:36 pm |
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Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
Posts: 3464
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There are a few V8 owners on here in the UK. Not many, though. Most of the V8 owners on here are based in the US!
Best advice if you're in the market for one is to keep an eye on the For Sale listings on here as you will know that the car has been owned by an enthusiast:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/for-sale-wanted-vf6.html
Cars often come-up for sale on here, keep an eye out.
S 2021 BMW iX3 Premier Edition in Carbon Black ⚡️🔌
2019 Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 Tdi 190 DSG Sportline in Quartz Grey. Excellent vehicle. Gone.
2017 Discovery Sport HSE Auto in Carpathian Grey and Ebony Leather. Modern JLR Junk. Gone.
2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual in Zermatt Silver with Ebony Cloth (143k) Gone, but now patrolling the Asia section of the West Midlands Safari Park!
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| 25th Jan 2013 5:09 pm |
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