Member Since: 14 Jan 2012
Location: Portsmouth-ish
Posts: 224
1st impressions
OK I've had the new D3 since Saturday and have decided ...yes it is a lovely vehicle!
mines a SE spec manual which was a small cause for concern as the Auto box ones seem to be preferred, but I have to say I do like to stay involved in my driving and it's not like you have to keep stirring the box as the engine is just so torquey!
I picked it up from a local Jaguar dealers who had it as a P/X but they've been more than fair on their customer service (still got a slight issue on the read PDC but the service manager said to bring it in when passing and they'll investigate).
MPG is hovering around 25 at present but as my other car is a TD5 Disco2 that's no issue (the one previous to that was a 330bhp Volvo estate which made high 20s .... 20.7 for everyday use but showed 4mpg when I put my foot down )
I will probably have a few questions over the next couple of weeks but as a newbie to DISCO3 I have to say I'm getting a good vibe from you lot
26th Jan 2012 3:17 pm
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26th Jan 2012 4:06 pm
mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2477
well done gazjacko nice to have another SE manual on my patch enjoy will say if yours is as mine you get a lot of kit for your money with the SE get some stickers up and might see you on the M27
welcome to the drivers club MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
26th Jan 2012 5:54 pm
gazjacko
Member Since: 14 Jan 2012
Location: Portsmouth-ish
Posts: 224
Scummer? or Skate?
If you're not a 'Star & Banana' man I may have to verbally abuse you!
seriously, whereabouts are you based as I'm really in Hedge End. though I hate to admit the So'ton Postcode
26th Jan 2012 11:24 pm
Fabio
Member Since: 03 Sep 2011
Location: south west
Posts: 259
Welcome!!
I also have a SE manual.
And i love to drive it.
26th Jan 2012 11:36 pm
stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
Posts: 10146
welcome i love my d3 se manual, its what i call driving not just sitting there with 2 pedals -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
26th Jan 2012 11:52 pm
Leesbay
Member Since: 20 Dec 2011
Location: rainford
Posts: 1581
Hiya
Like you I was not sure about manual or auto after lots of thread reading.
Enjoy the manual though when towing my tintent.
Get stickered up and watch out for fellow D3ers....................................................................................................
If my wife ever sells my stuff for what she thinks I paid for them, you lot are gonna get some bargains!
27th Jan 2012 12:05 am
mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2477
gazjacko wrote:
Scummer? or Skate?
If you're not a 'Star & Banana' man I may have to verbally abuse you!
seriously, whereabouts are you based as I'm really in Hedge End. though I hate to admit the So'ton Postcode
life long scummer me old skate mate but i wont hold it against you your lot are providing us with enough laughs and entertainment as it is
Im just the other side of your junction could be a head on in m&S if were not careful . if you want to meet up and pick my brains on the new wheels feel free just Pm me we just wont talk about the footy
we could meet in the new delhi car park MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
27th Jan 2012 12:31 pm
bobbroom
Member Since: 14 May 2009
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 177
I had a manual SE as well. I do miss the increased MPG since I bought our HSE. Both are fine IMHO
27th Jan 2012 1:25 pm
Peter s
Member Since: 18 Jan 2012
Location: Derbys
Posts: 36
Re:1stimpressions
Hi,
We are 1 month into the ownership of our first d3. A 55 plate manual se with 96k on the clock.
Quality
Even though it is an "old" car the quality and hence price of the d3 is there to be seen. Even with that mileage the seats are excellent, interior trim still all in tact etc. For example seat in my 3 yr old company cars are worse after 3 years. Paintwork excellent until some scratched it yesterday"........ Looks like on purpose!
Economy
Not too happy, av 23 but we live on the side of a mountain and don't do many long runs. She got 26 on a longer mixed run yesterday. We go up to Scotland soon so we will tell better then
Drive
Pure luxury, comfortable etc. A little bit of roll but hey I love it. I thought it would be a little quicker as a v6 but the power band is different to my passat (company car). The v6 roar is brilliant
Overall
I wish it was mine and not the mrs car. Trouble is now I want one and the passat although quicker does not cut it in terms of feel. The d4 is on the company car list"......... 16 months til I get a new car
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Both are fine IMHO
scratched it yesterday"........ Looks like on purpose!
