themd
Member Since: 02 Feb 2013
Location: south staffs
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hello everybody, this is my first post so please be gentle!! 
basically i am new to land rovers and want to learn as much as possible before i commit to buying, basically i own a twin axel caravan and my estate pulls it fine but now i have another child on the way which means more equipment and i know my current car will be touch and go on the weight!! so its time to invest in a real tow car!! 
i have been looking at the disco 3 for sale at around the £13000 - £14000 mark and most range in mileage around the 100,000 mark sometimes a little less, this i am not used to as i have been able to buy new or nearly new in the past.
guys help me out is this mileage something to worry about if it has full history? will i have big future maintenance bills? how much for cambelt changes etc?
who is the best independent land rover specialist in or near to wolverhampton?
thanks everybody in advance for your advice im all ears!! i really want to become a fellow owner but want to do my research first .
kind regards
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 2nd Feb 2013 6:47 pm |
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Gareth
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The big service is at 105k or 7 years, so make sure that is already done, as it includes timing belts and costs a fair bit more when compared to normal service.
Apart from that, nothing to fear, except usual fail points which are highlighted on this forum.
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| 2nd Feb 2013 6:50 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
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Buy a decent tool kit, you will need it! 
As said, 105k/7yr service can bring fairly big bills, so can be a good selling/haggling point.
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| 2nd Feb 2013 6:53 pm |
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DG
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themd wrote:my fist post!!
Had me getting excited there for a minute 
Welcome on board Take your time ..ther are plenty of decent examples out there  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
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| 2nd Feb 2013 6:57 pm |
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sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
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Like dg said take your time and read the posts it's a wealth of knowledge
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| 2nd Feb 2013 7:03 pm |
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radders89
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
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 @ DG MY15 D4 SDV6 HSE Corris Grey - Gone
MY05 D3 TDV6 SE Zambezi silver Auto Alpaca leather - Gone
MY02' Seat Leon 1.6s Metallic Black cloth trim with a hint of mould
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| 2nd Feb 2013 7:07 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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i would not worry too much just find on in good shape and enjoy it taking proper care of it at the same time which prolong your permagrin for very long
cheers
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| 2nd Feb 2013 7:08 pm |
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themd
Member Since: 02 Feb 2013
Location: south staffs
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thanks for the replys guys
my FIRST post with its replys has been very educuational, not sure about the comment about getting a tool kit  that might put me off 
cheers again everyone
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| 2nd Feb 2013 7:12 pm |
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DG
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Mikey means a tool kit for adding all the bit's that you will want when you get Permagrin  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
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| 2nd Feb 2013 7:16 pm |
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themd
Member Since: 02 Feb 2013
Location: south staffs
Posts: 4
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permagrin  whats all that? as i said im new and want to learn
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| 2nd Feb 2013 7:52 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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constant state of euphoria while driving looking at, modding your D3/4
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| 2nd Feb 2013 7:57 pm |
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disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
Location: Are you sure this is the M5 ?
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PERMA(ment)GRIN
It's a strange facial expression that is often seen on the faces of all Landrover owners, probably induced by the fact that the cars are superb in every (almost) respect Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
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| 2nd Feb 2013 8:02 pm |
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drw58
Member Since: 13 Jan 2013
Location: Perthshire
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As previously stated permagrin is a visual endorsement of Landrover Ownership.
I've experienced this phenomenon not only in our plush D3 but also when driving our Defender TD5
The Permagrin can occasionaly be subject to slight temporary fade in Petrol Stations but will quicky return to full glory on returning to the highways and byways.
Our canine companions will also sport cheesy grins as they hurtle though the countryside encased in Landrover heaven towards their next adventure.
Would I recommend a D3 HELL YES
I've been well impressed with it, great to drive loads of space very comfotable, like driving down the motorway in your armchair, one or two minor niggles but it's a Landrover you've just got to love it 
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| 3rd Feb 2013 7:46 pm |
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blue200tdi
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Location: Lincoln
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I could not agree more. I have a brand new Vauxhall Antara (I know, I know) and for the last three weeks it has been sat in my court yard and has only done 150 miles because we all love my wife's disco 3 so much! It is so comfortable and capable. You are high up so have greater awareness of the road and in an auto it's heaven, like being in an armchair wafting along the road safely in the knowledge that everyone who sees you thinks you're a rich git! A stunning vehicle everyone should own one. You guys are gonna be busier than a test bench in a plunger factory!
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| 3rd Feb 2013 10:06 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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themd
welcome
Buy the newest you can afford and make sure it has full service history. Keep an eye on here as there is often good cars on here that you will be able to see all about, many have been off road in some form or another but that is not a bad thing.
You will love it when you get it and once hooked will not go back, we moved from a Galaxy to toe our caravan to a D3, now have ne D4 and a new twin axle caravan. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
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