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Disco George
Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: York
Posts: 68
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| Buying 2nd hand - should I be scared of high mileage? |
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Hi everyone.
I'm currently shopping around for a D3. I have a healthy but not huge budget. I am upgrading from a tidy Disco 1 so my main motivation is to swap into something that is quieter and more comfy on long journeys. For this reason, I am trying to find an HSE - I want all the bells and whistles to justify getting rid of a perfectly healthy Disco 1.
Here is my question - should I be wary of high mileage cars? I have seen a few at 90 and 100k miles, I plan to do about 8k a year.
Grateful for any input from those of you who have racked up 6-figure mileages!
Cheers!
Guy. SWMBO's - '14 FL2 TD4 XS auto. SOLD.
Dingo - '99 Disco 2 V8 converted to 300 Tdi - chawton white. SOLD.
Sharky - '06 Disco 3 HSE - bonatti grey, with alpaca leather. SOLD.
George - '98 Disco 1 - willow green 300Tdi auto. A fantastic Land Rover. SOLD.
Pingu - '96 Defender 110 CSW - epsom green 300Tdi. Sadly turned out to be a lemon! GONE.[/color]
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 17th Jan 2010 5:56 pm |
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Stu
Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2423
 
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I bought my D3 with 85k on the clock, HSE, and it's been spot on. No drama. So I would suggest it. However don't blame me if you have problems.
I also went from a D1 as the Land Rover is our second car, I am now considering a second D3! D3 HSE MY05 Auto
Expo Rack, Club MTR, LR Spots, A Bar, Light Guards, GNVP Sump Guard, GNVP Ladder, Cup Holders, RLD A Bar brackets. Disco3Club stickers, Aux power on Mod
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| 17th Jan 2010 6:25 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
 
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Forum member Character swears by them and not at them... so they should be good as long as they've been looked after properly.
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| 17th Jan 2010 6:32 pm |
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disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
Location: Are you sure this is the M5 ?
Posts: 1498
 
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Having owned a D2 for the last 5 years, and generally had no real problems, buying another Land Rover was an easy choice for me !! (the D2 clocked 185K with no real issues)
So . . . I bought my first D3 last Sept, on a 06 plate, being 3 years old last march. It is teh HSE model with all the bells and whistles you could wish for. 
It had 59k when I got it, and has now clocked 77k, it was serviced by a main dealer at 75k, and he reported it was in excellent condition with nothing needing attention.
But I did spend ages looking around, and after looking a few private sales, opted for a dealer vehicle, and managed to talk them in to including 12 months warranty in the price, as well as 2 new front tyres, and a couple of interior trim repairs (previous owners kids I suspect) 
I am delighted with it, and it was nothing less of brilliant in the recent snow
Already saving up for my next one (either a newer D3, or maybe a almost new D4  Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
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| 17th Jan 2010 6:45 pm |
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neil
Member Since: 28 May 2009
Location: Wiltshire / Gloucestershire border
Posts: 164
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Mine has just gone through 150k not missing a beat  As long as its got a full history and hasn't been trashed off-road guess everything else is just down to luck 
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| 17th Jan 2010 7:04 pm |
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RPG
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
Location: The End of the Earth (West Cornwall)
Posts: 712
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Disco George wrote: I have seen a few at 90 and 100k
Anything near 105k is probably slightly cheaper then it ought to be because of the 105k service, which is somewhere around £600, but shop around! Loads on here about that. Factor that into your decision if buying vehicles around this mileage.
That said, mine's on 120k and
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| 17th Jan 2010 7:34 pm |
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AndrewS
Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10438
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Exactly how many bells and whistles do you want. Mine has just about everything you can throw onto a D3. She will be up for sale in the next few weeks. In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 17th Jan 2010 7:56 pm |
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guy lewis
Member Since: 13 May 2009
Location: leominster
Posts: 162
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Hi Andrew. Guy from around the corner here. So shes for sale then? What you getting next? or is that a silly question.? D3 bonatti grey
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| 17th Jan 2010 8:46 pm |
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AndrewS
Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10438
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guy lewis wrote:Hi Andrew. Guy from around the corner here. So shes for sale then? What you getting next? or is that a silly question.?
Getting a Defender 130 In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 17th Jan 2010 8:52 pm |
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guy lewis
Member Since: 13 May 2009
Location: leominster
Posts: 162
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Ok cool, guess that could be more practicle with your work. Must say though, i will miss seeing your D3 around the village. Theres only one thing to stop that and thats buy it, i need a good loto ticket first. D3 bonatti grey
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| 17th Jan 2010 9:08 pm |
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RPG
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
Location: The End of the Earth (West Cornwall)
Posts: 712
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guy lewis wrote:Theres only one thing to stop that and thats buy it, i need a good loto ticket first.
I don't think you'll be alone in that thought
I think Andrew's vehicles probably have more provenance than the G4's 
Especially that one - 'tis famous
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| 17th Jan 2010 9:34 pm |
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disco_doozle
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Bree
Posts: 447
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Got mine on 56K km and is turning now on 129K km....
Nothing major, so yes I do love my Disco  Disco 3 TDV6 Aut. 7 seat, Zambezi silver, Privacy glass, Rosen A9 DVD, Tow-kit, K&N airfilter, Frontrunner Windcheetah + 4xHella Comet 550, tailgate ladder, 5 breaklights  , Performance BB6 17" + Duratracs 256/70R17, RLD Skid-plate, Traxide second battery setup, Lightguards, BAS EGR's blank kit, BAS Silicone hose, Black bonnet decal,
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| 17th Jan 2010 11:18 pm |
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character
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5781
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now 317............................................................000 
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| 17th Jan 2010 11:29 pm |
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Disco George
Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: York
Posts: 68
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317k? Blimey! I have my eye on an 05 with 69k on the clock, so I guess it's just about run in! Should I be haggling based on an upcoming service or anything like that? The D3 I plan to buy is for sale at a standard used car garage, rather than a Land Rover dealer. SWMBO's - '14 FL2 TD4 XS auto. SOLD.
Dingo - '99 Disco 2 V8 converted to 300 Tdi - chawton white. SOLD.
Sharky - '06 Disco 3 HSE - bonatti grey, with alpaca leather. SOLD.
George - '98 Disco 1 - willow green 300Tdi auto. A fantastic Land Rover. SOLD.
Pingu - '96 Defender 110 CSW - epsom green 300Tdi. Sadly turned out to be a lemon! GONE.[/color]
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| 24th Jan 2010 11:02 pm |
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Dickydisco
Member Since: 03 Feb 2009
Location: Colchester
Posts: 501
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I got mine at 90k.
Will only advise that you may have bush wear. Ive had to replace the front lower suspension arms ARB's and its going into the garage next week for a steering shaft. Will no doubt be replacing more bushes soon too. Fab car other thant that. You will join the permigrin club, its great Current: D3 commercial
Past: but not forgotten D3 HSE x2, 5 TD5 disco2's, 1 200tdi disco1, 2 300tdi disco1 one of which was a commercial, Off roader with a rather large spec, ARB's and big travel suspension to name a few.
Pajero SWB 2.8 for off road playdays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBx3SCl8vs check this for laughs
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| 24th Jan 2010 11:16 pm |
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