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Why a Disco over a Range Rover?
Why did you buy a Disco instead of a RR?
I bought mine as i thought the D3 was better VFM and would be better off road.
I much prefer the looks of a RR tho.
so what was the reason?
8th Feb 2013 6:33 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Minor matter of not being able to afford a new FFRR.
8th Feb 2013 6:37 pm
rich89
Member Since: 23 Jan 2013
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Pauper!
8th Feb 2013 6:38 pm
dragonfly28
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Re: Why a Disco over a Range Rover?
rich89 wrote:
I much prefer the looks of a RR
I'm the opposite, preferring the more functional style of the D3 plus the additional seats are useful.
8th Feb 2013 6:40 pm
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Not a pauper, just broke enough to be able to keep a D3 on the road.
8th Feb 2013 6:40 pm
rich89
Member Since: 23 Jan 2013
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HaHa. One thing that puts me off the Ranges is that they all seem to be driven by small women and wanna be gangstas. Being 23 and my OH being 21, I didn't want to people to think i was one of the above. (obviously i don't take what people think)
8th Feb 2013 6:44 pm
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Re: Why a Disco over a Range Rover?
rich89 wrote:
Why did you buy a Disco instead of a RR?
That statement implies that I wanted a FFRR but bought a disco instead. I didn't want a FFRR 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
8th Feb 2013 6:45 pm
markV
Member Since: 13 Jan 2013
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Do Range Rovers have similar problems/problem areas as the D3?..........I had a P38 for a while and ran it with no problems whatsoever....
I dont really know why I bought a D3 instead of a Range Rover, the D3 I found immediately said "Buy Me now!!" so I did......
After reading about all the disasters suffered by many Disco owners on this forum,no-one should ever buy one.....
I'm still thinking of getting a Focus or an S40 for emergency use!! DILLIGAF
8th Feb 2013 6:48 pm
gvw
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7 seats
8th Feb 2013 6:49 pm
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markV wrote:
After reading about all the disasters suffered by many Disco owners on this forum,no-one should ever buy one.....
Go to any car forum and it's full of disasters because that's where people having disaster tend to gravitate. Don't forget even if all 23k site users were active that would still represent only 5% of D3's & 4's 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
8th Feb 2013 6:52 pm
MHP
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well im along way off buying one but I would pick a Disco over a RR any day
8th Feb 2013 6:55 pm
Lumberjackwhite
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Re: Why a Disco over a Range Rover?
DG wrote:
rich89 wrote:
Why did you buy a Disco instead of a RR?
That statement implies that I wanted a FFRR but bought a disco instead. I didn't want a FFRR
I never thought it possible but I agree with DG.
8th Feb 2013 6:58 pm
SN
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four thirds of a car for three quarters of the price
no brainer
and like pauper Derek (if you believe that you'll believe anything about old tommy-two-discos) I couldn't afford a rangieSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
8th Feb 2013 6:59 pm
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Lumberjackwhite wrote:
I never thought it possible but I agree with DG.
What is the world coming to!!
8th Feb 2013 6:59 pm
A.J.M
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I did consider a RR when looking for mine, however, it would have to be the 05 onwards facelift, then you have the TD6 gearbox issue. Plus it seemed a bit much to be driving to college in a RR.
So went for the Disco as there is more off road kit, the 7 seats make it more practical and i've always wanted a silver with black interior D3.
Don't regret my choice.In loving memory of FA54WSK.
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