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Lid
Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Welwyn Garden City
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| 2008 08 Discovery 3 with 111k on the clock |
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Hi – this is my first post here. I hope to buy a Discovery 3 for towing a horse trailer, but because I want a manual, there is limited choice in my price range in my area. I have found a 08 XS (with leather) with 111,000 miles on the clock for £14,000. It’s has a main dealer full service history and the cambelts were changed at 95,000. I’ve not checked the paperwork yet, but the exhaust looks new and I could see something shiny and new looking through the front nearside wheel arch. There is not much rust underneath too, unlike one I saw last week that looked like it lived in the sea.
Is there anything else in particular I should look out for, eg is the air suspension likely to become faulty soon and is it expensive to fix, etc.? Thanks.
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 27th Apr 2013 7:13 pm |
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Garym2000
Member Since: 17 Apr 2012
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
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Hi Lid,
Firstly, welcome to the gang. I have an 08 XS also. There is lots to go wrong yes, but you limit that somewhat with the full service history and the fact the cam belt has been changed. Get a decenty warranty, preferably thrown in with the price. Price sounds about right. 
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| 27th Apr 2013 7:22 pm |
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steve m
Member Since: 26 May 2012
Location: bath
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my 54 may be for sale 11 ish manual great car .
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| 27th Apr 2013 7:26 pm |
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Lid
Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Posts: 255
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Thanks for the replies.
As for what I am looking for, I am aiming for 06 or newer. It doesn't' have to be any particular variant - I saw a standard model 56 this morning, but I was put off by a strong cigarette smell, all 4 tyres quite well worn, a broken wing mirror and rusty spare. All fixable, I know, but I am hoping for something tidier from the start. It also didn't appear to have had a service from 32k to 48k - does that matter?
I tried to buy an 06 one last week, but it was sold in the few hours between when I tried it and when I rang to offer!
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| 27th Apr 2013 7:56 pm |
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character
Member Since: 31 Dec 2007
Location: wiltshire
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not sure on the reason for a manual when the auto has the option of "manual override" ie you can use the auto box like a manual
I tow ALL day long, 3500kg car trailer, 570k miles (of which 380k was my own miles) and a lot of others here tow using autos....
search the forum for "manual or auto" threads for further confirmation/assurance
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| 27th Apr 2013 10:53 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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My first D3 was an auto to tow a caravan, after a couple of thousand iles (my ownership) the clutch failed at 12000 miles, new clutch fitted and that failed within 300 miles!!!!!!! Then got an auto an have not nor would not go back to manual. Auto is a far better drive in my opinion. 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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| 28th Apr 2013 6:09 am |
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taffjk
Member Since: 11 Dec 2012
Location: The Middle!
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Auto all the way, they pull like a train I hate towing in my 110 now!
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| 28th Apr 2013 7:06 am |
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simon645
Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: cumbria
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| Re: 2008 08 Discovery 3 with 111k on the clock |
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Lid wrote:Hi – this is my first post here. I hope to buy a Discovery 3 for towing a horse trailer, but because I want a manual, there is limited choice in my price range in my area. I have found a 08 XS (with leather) with 111,000 miles on the clock for £14,000. It’s has a main dealer full service history and the cambelts were changed at 95,000. I’ve not checked the paperwork yet, but the exhaust looks new and I could see something shiny and new looking through the front nearside wheel arch. There is not much rust underneath too, unlike one I saw last week that looked like it lived in the sea.
Is there anything else in particular I should look out for, eg is the air suspension likely to become faulty soon and is it expensive to fix, etc.? Thanks.
Sounds like a good deal if you get a good warranty with it. Manuals rare but far better. 
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| 28th Apr 2013 7:52 am |
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Lid
Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Welwyn Garden City
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character wrote:not sure on the reason for a manual when the auto has the option of "manual override" ie you can use the auto box like a manual
Preference, blind stubbornness, plus at the moment my daughter is a learner.
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| 28th Apr 2013 8:01 am |
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Lid
Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Posts: 255
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I meant to ask about the tyres. It has 4 nearly new Grabbers fitted. The guy selling it says they are all season tyres. I am not sure what model grabber they are, but is this right? Thanks.
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| 28th Apr 2013 10:02 am |
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B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
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I take it you want to know about the tyres
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| 28th Apr 2013 10:40 am |
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Lid
Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Posts: 255
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B16 KJR wrote:I take it you want to know about the tyres
Something is wrong with my internet connection. It keeps dropping and these multiple posts resulted. I can't delete my own posts; maybe I will be able to when I have made more posts, but until then i hope a kind moderator will do the honours.
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| 28th Apr 2013 2:40 pm |
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B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
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| 29th Apr 2013 9:45 am |
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Lid
Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Posts: 255
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Well I bought it and it so far I am very happy, even though I can't get it into my garages (I knew this though).
I need rubber floor mats and I'd like to get one of those big, rubber boot mats too. Can anyone recommend a good place to get these from please?
As for towing a horse trailer, the detachable towing hook is missing, but I have read a number of reports saying this towing set up can break. Should I just buy a replacement detachable hook, or should I get an additional full two bar set-up fitted?
Thanks
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| 3rd May 2013 5:56 pm |
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Garym2000
Member Since: 17 Apr 2012
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
Posts: 1398
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Well done sir ! Welcome to the fold. eBay or in the for sale and wanted section of here for the stuff you want. Club N.E.R.D's
Narpy Grill Mod
De-tangoed lights
Club GG AT's
Club LED Interior and Sidelights
Club Reverse Camera & RR mode sat nav & fold down DVD
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