KISSMYAURA said:
fair points mate!
i guess its about what you need, and your needs fit the D3.
it is like comparing cats with dogs, shame you cant keep both!
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****in hell if I could have both....:D I'd prob have a 530d if I could keep the defender as well lmao

Defender does it all, just not as well as a d3 would do it all I suppose. I need a landy in my life though lol. I don't need the perceived better off road ability and im not sure id be losing an investment really, prices won't be great forever and it's a long way from being a classic (2003)
I'd rather someone else enjoy it and use it as a workhorse tbh

Dogs are better. :p
 
D3 in good order with fair amount of history + a wedge of cash your way, almost a no brainer in the sense that the D3 is the comfortable family barge that will do everything that you need, you don't seem to be a mud plugger but you do need something for your caravan and a light bit of laning.

I've had D3s already and can vouch for the comfort afforded by a car that was well into the high 30s ££££s when new, decent set of A/Ts on it and you will be able to do everything you can now but actually hold a sensible conversation and not feel cream crackered when you get out at the other end, Defenders are a nice thing to have if a) you can afford them, b) you are not nervous of it being pinched every time you leave it, c) you are not a high miler.

Just my 2p in the pot ;)
 
dieseldog69 said:
D3 in good order with fair amount of history + a wedge of cash your way, almost a no brainer in the sense that the D3 is the comfortable family barge that will do everything that you need, you don't seem to be a mud plugger but you do need something for your caravan and a light bit of laning.

I've had D3s already and can vouch for the comfort afforded by a car that was well into the high 30s ££££s when new, decent set of A/Ts on it and you will be able to do everything you can now but actually hold a sensible conversation and not feel cream crackered when you get out at the other end, Defenders are a nice thing to have if a) you can afford them, b) you are not nervous of it being pinched every time you leave it, c) you are not a high miler.

Just my 2p in the pot ;)
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Thinking clearly and with no emotion, thats the conclusion I've come to. Im not a mud plugger but i do the courses at the shows and have joined glass, just need to get a bit of guidance on some localish lanes. The defender a bit too nice to mud plug for me lol

I think the d3 and 4k is reasonable. Mine's not without its niggles, i paid 13k for it but if you look at what they actually go for now its 9-10k anyway. His is worth 4.5 to him. The chap is self employed and wants a workhorse for towing a tri axle so it'll be used as it should if he has it.

Copy and paste from advert for his

Discovery 3
2006 (55 plate)
Tdv6 6 speed manual
Full history
7 Seats , heated front and rear
Harmon cardon sound system with new amp
Tow pack
New clutch and cross over pipe, rear air bags, rear prop,front diff. Just had a thorough going through for me to use, but my girl doesn’t get on with it (too big...)
Cam belt service 18 months ago
Very clean body work
Only fault is a very slight (I can’t hear it!) noise from the front nearside wheel baring , £30 for a new complete hub on eBay..
Full V5 , in my name, plenty of paperwork...

Could get him to do wheel bearing for me
 
1988smithy said:
Thinking clearly and with no emotion, thats the conclusion I've come to. Im not a mud plugger but i do the courses at the shows and have joined glass, just need to get a bit of guidance on some localish lanes. The defender a bit too nice to mud plug for me lol

I think the d3 and 4k is reasonable. Mine's not without its niggles, i paid 13k for it but if you look at what they actually go for now its 9-10k anyway. His is worth 4.5 to him. The chap is self employed and wants a workhorse for towing a tri axle so it'll be used as it should if he has it.

Copy and paste from advert for his

Discovery 3
2006 (55 plate)
Tdv6 6 speed manual
Full history
7 Seats , heated front and rear
Harmon cardon sound system with new amp
Tow pack
New clutch and cross over pipe, rear air bags, rear prop,front diff. Just had a thorough going through for me to use, but my girl doesn’t get on with it (too big...)
Cam belt service 18 months ago
Very clean body work
Only fault is a very slight (I can’t hear it!) noise from the front nearside wheel baring , £30 for a new complete hub on eBay..
Full V5 , in my name, plenty of paperwork...

Could get him to do wheel bearing for me
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The fact that it's had a new clutch already is gold!!! Not an easy job to do at home and BIG£££ in the garage!!!

I had both auto and manual, both were a dream to drive, the auto scared the crap out of me because it could get to 100mph se effortlessly and quickly for a 3T barge :eek::eek::eek: and the manual is great with good range between gears and it just really suited the 2.7 V6 diesel in every way I thought.

It has everything you need and if he did the wheel bearing on it I fully expect to see you start a new members fred on D3 ownership ;)
 
@dieseldog69 would the wheel bearing be a deal breaker or is it something worth doing myself? Would it be better to do both sides? I Did think that about the clutch, what I should end up with is a well sorted d3 with the usual niggles sorted for the foreseeable. He's a landy man as well, he's had defenders before and got a series at the minute so should be a sensible conversation when we meet
 
1988smithy said:
@dieseldog69 would the wheel bearing be a deal breaker or is it something worth doing myself? Would it be better to do both sides? I Did think that about the clutch, what I should end up with is a well sorted d3 with the usual niggles sorted for the foreseeable. He's a landy man as well, he's had defenders before and got a series at the minute so should be a sensible conversation when we meet
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Soz mate, only just saw the notification, certainly not a deal breaker and if it were me I'd get both fronts done at the same time.

Did you taste drive it yet?
 
Youll like a D3.

Bit more pricey in areas but almost as easy to work on. Comfort is a HUGE upgrade

Ive seen some damn well kitted D3s that could give a kitted fender a run for their money.

Family wise its a good choice just make sure uts a goodun. @gstuart has some hands on diy experience with them.
 
Well after a test drive and noticing a suspect split intercooler pipe, tranny breather leak and intermittent tailgate not opening...

I'm now a proud owner of a 2006 d3 tdv6 s manual and 4500 English pounds.

@gstuart buyers guide was very helpful

I'm happy, he's inherited a good defender with it's own issues and I've got my family barge with a wedge of cash which I'm not going to obsess about and worry where I park it.

Pics to follow when I've thrown some water over it :)

New thread incoming. Thanks for all the advice on here lads, see you in discovery forum!
 
1988smithy said:
Well after a test drive and noticing a suspect split intercooler pipe, tranny breather leak and intermittent tailgate not opening...

I'm now a proud owner of a 2006 d3 tdv6 s manual and 4500 English pounds.

@gstuart buyers guide was very helpful

I'm happy, he's inherited a good defender with it's own issues and I've got my family barge with a wedge of cash which I'm not going to obsess about and worry where I park it.

Pics to follow when I've thrown some water over it :)

New thread incoming. Thanks for all the advice on here lads, see you in discovery forum!
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Get in, you legend :D

Knew you'd like it and they're small fixes to be fair ;)
 
1988smithy said:
Well after a test drive and noticing a suspect split intercooler pipe, tranny breather leak and intermittent tailgate not opening...

I'm now a proud owner of a 2006 d3 tdv6 s manual and 4500 English pounds.

@gstuart buyers guide was very helpful

I'm happy, he's inherited a good defender with it's own issues and I've got my family barge with a wedge of cash which I'm not going to obsess about and worry where I park it.

Pics to follow when I've thrown some water over it :)

New thread incoming. Thanks for all the advice on here lads, see you in discovery forum!
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Hi

Yah , another D3 owner , lol

Good to hear the buyers guide helped u

Numbers are growing so plse feel free to ask any questions in the discovery section and always happy to help

First thing is always to check the belts inc oil pump cover have been done, inc the rear belt

If ur going to keep it diagnostics is a must , Gap iid currently £405 but will do everything inc reflashing ecus and there’s 27 x of them

Happy motoring

Ps , for a vast range of technical info have a look here https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/
 
Cheers lads, just drove about 3 junctions on the m6 home from late shift with cruise control, oh the novelty :D

Gary, disco3.co.uk already looks a safe bet for useful info. I'll be signing up

I have a suspicious hot burny kinda smell from under the bonnet. Oh dear...I suspect alternator is giving up the ghost but am hoping fbh if its got one fitted :confused: busy weekend i think.

Teaser pic, I'll get a thread going Sunday night when I know exactly what I've got :eek::)

Looking good next to ze German

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1988smithy said:
Cheers lads, just drove about 3 junctions on the m6 home from late shift with cruise control, oh the novelty :D

Gary, disco3.co.uk already looks a safe bet for useful info. I'll be signing up

I have a suspicious hot burny kinda smell from under the bonnet. Oh dear...I suspect alternator is giving up the ghost but am hoping fbh if its got one fitted :confused: busy weekend i think.

Teaser pic, I'll get a thread going Sunday night when I know exactly what I've got :eek::)

Looking good next to ze German

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Very nice mate. Your a snob now ;)
 
1988smithy said:
Cheers lads, just drove about 3 junctions on the m6 home from late shift with cruise control, oh the novelty :D

Gary, disco3.co.uk already looks a safe bet for useful info. I'll be signing up

I have a suspicious hot burny kinda smell from under the bonnet. Oh dear...I suspect alternator is giving up the ghost but am hoping fbh if its got one fitted :confused: busy weekend i think.

Teaser pic, I'll get a thread going Sunday night when I know exactly what I've got :eek::)

Looking good next to ze German

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Hi

Lovely looking disco and indeed the D3 forum I found invaluable for tech info

Smell could indeed be the FBH , comes in below 7c

If it is ur alternator is best to only fit a Denso , if u leave it it can take ur battery out with it

Plse give us a shout if u need any info

As urs is a pre 2007 u can also blank the egrs without needing the software patch , leave the pipes in situ and fit a blank between the pipes and engine block , clean ur MAP sensor, remove throttle body butterfly valve , reinstall pin, have full details if u want them

Will look out for a new thread in the disco section and think there’s around 10 x of us now that own D3s

Ps , here’s my old bucket , plus retrofitted the D4 steering wheel and stalks

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bane1985 said:
Lol just

remember the d2’s paved the way for the 3,s :p
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:):)

Funny enough I wanted a D2 at first but alas all the ones I looked at had chassis issues, did think about fitting a new chassis but felt it was too big of a job to take on

Then saw the D3 being sold as a fixer upper so got that instead as a project , took a year just sorting out all the previous bodges
 
gstuart said:
:):)

Funny enough I wanted a D2 at first but alas all the ones I looked at had chassis issues, did think about fitting a new chassis but felt it was too big of a job to take on

Then saw the D3 being sold as a fixer upper so got that instead as a project , took a year just sorting out all the previous bodges
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You've done loads on yours! I've spotted a couple of bodges already on mine...

R.e the hot smell, it's coming from l/h side of the engine bay, mostly from a mini exhaust looking thing that sits just in front of the battery/fuse box. Sound like the fbh mate? Alternator is opposite side of engine I believe?

Can't wait to get around it the weekend, just been looking at tailgate I suspect the upper tailgate actuator is fubar.

Might start a thread tonight but no piccies till she's clean :p
 
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