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JudgeBaxter
Member Since: 10 May 2020
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 5
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| [Wanted] Nice D3 SE/HSE spec ideally |
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As per title, I'm looking for my first one.....
I'm aware my wallet will take a hammering and have been singing to the poor thing to keep it calm before it starts taking some punishment (that sounds disgusting reading it back....)…
But until I can find my first one, it is safe for now....
Genuinely not fussed on colour - SE/HSE spec should mean leather, which is ideal quite simply because it's easier to keep clean.....
History and bills are key really - low miles would be nice, but history is better, both would be great.
In some ways one that is due, or nearly due, it's belt change would be good, as that way I can get the oil pump done at the same time, which is a key piece of maintenance for me personally.
Budget - Hoping £5k to £7K will get me a nice one - I could stretch that upwards for an absolute 'specimen' if needed and have the funds available, don't need to sell anything first etc. etc.
I'm based in North Hampshire - happy to travel within reason, but obviously things are tricky right now with Covid, so maybe halfway meet-up could be an option also?
Enthusiast owned cars always seem to be better bets than what is available via Autotrader etc. and I'd prefer not to buy from a dealer as I can't imagine any warranty they might give would be worth the paper it's written on when it comes to Disco's, but if anyone can recommend and decent used supplier of these, then I'd be happy for any pointers or recommendations.
Cheers all,
David
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 10th May 2020 10:03 pm |
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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14377
  
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At that money and if you're willing to 'stretch' then you're close to D4 money.  New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner 
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
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| 10th May 2020 10:11 pm |
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Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
Posts: 4450
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Anything after mid March 2006 has the more expensive road tax
£325 pre March 2006, then a jump to over £500 after
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| 10th May 2020 10:21 pm |
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JudgeBaxter
Member Since: 10 May 2020
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 5
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Honestly not fussed on the tax bracket. I was originally hoping to find one in the cheaper bracket, but in the big scheme of things, that extra £200 or so per year is negligible and I know I’ll need to be more flexible in order to find the right car, so it’s not an issue at all for the right example. Most will be in the higher bracket anyway I think?
Had thought about stretching to a 4, but I think I’d sooner get a good 3, than an “entry level” 4..
Cheers, David
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| 11th May 2020 9:45 am |
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sdkay
Member Since: 11 Nov 2017
Location: lancashire
Posts: 35
 
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i,ve my D3 HSE coming up, but mileage might be too high 196k
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| 11th May 2020 11:28 am |
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Motolab
Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
Location: Sleen
Posts: 1820
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Famousfive wrote:better with a 4
Engine, cabin etc
D4 Engine Qualifying as “better” is debatable  both have their weak points..
I do not want to change your subject otherwise, stick with your own plan I like to say, for every choice there are pro’s and con’s, but a decent D3 is a nice and good motor IMHO. Best regards
Harold
Always looking for Pre '55's & Pre war British Motorcycles! knowing or having one for sale? PM please. I visit the UK 6 times a year
Ps. I edit my texts quite often, english is not my native language, so I will edit My “typo’s” etc.
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| 11th May 2020 11:40 am |
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Dimcandle
Member Since: 06 Feb 2020
Location: North Wales
Posts: 195
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Moo wrote:At that money and if you're willing to 'stretch' then you're close to D4 money.
Pro's and cons to both.
My budget stretched to a very good 3 or an average 4
I plumped for the best 3 I could find, an HSE with 60 odd thousand on it and a full Land Rover service History
As age doesn't matter massively to me I'm more than happy with the choice!
I paid top money for a Discovery 3 but quite content with that.
Besides, when the apocalypse comes to an end I will thoroughly abuse it in the mud and I'm quite happy do so, might be less so with a 4!
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| 11th May 2020 11:51 am |
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nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
 
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Had any luck finding one? I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
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| 12th May 2020 8:46 am |
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MrBrain
Member Since: 12 Mar 2014
Location: bucks
Posts: 472
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Do you want to stretch to a G4 ? - a BIG stretch 
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| 12th May 2020 10:43 am |
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JudgeBaxter
Member Since: 10 May 2020
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 5
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As glorious as an orange V8 would be...I suspect it would be a VERY big stretch for a G4 i.e. multiples of my budget!
cheers,
David
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| 12th May 2020 7:29 pm |
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Gulla
Member Since: 03 Apr 2017
Location: birmingham
Posts: 17
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Please ensure your post complies with the For Sale/Wanted Rules
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| 13th May 2020 3:15 pm |
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JED
Member Since: 18 Oct 2010
Location: Bucks
Posts: 33
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Hi David - PM just sent
Regards,
JED
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| 3rd Jun 2020 11:29 am |
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