Valleyforge
Member Since: 16 Nov 2006
Location: Westmorland actually
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| D2 -> D3. Should I buy one ? |
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Hi yall, Currently a happy D2 TD5 ES owner. Toying with new D3 TD HSE, but a bit worried about a) History of electronic issues b) Mapping updates which change the suspension characteristics and c) I dont really want 7 seats, 5 is enough.
Anyone taken the plunge with similar worries ?
ps Rejected the RRS as too flash / poor boot. This bunny will have to work for its living.
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dflo
Member Since: 04 Jul 2006
Location: Wading in and out of it...
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I did this, have not regretted it for a second...
Go for it -  "Funny, mine doesn't do that......."
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| 17th Nov 2006 11:14 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
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It seems anyone who had a D2 before raves on about how many light years the D3 is ahead of the D2.
I can't compare as I never had a D1 or D2 let alone any LR before.
Electronic issues being raised on this Forum are much less than 1 year ago. S/W enhancements are a good thing and I've personally not noticed firmer suspension after the update although some have.
I didn't want 7 seats but that was the way it came. I've pulled mine out since I have cargo draws in the back now.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 17th Nov 2006 11:17 am |
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tintenter
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: Oldham
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no excuse just get it done 
ihave had a 200 series discovery for 5 years followed by a TD5 GS Auto for 6 years and now have a TDV6 HSE and would not swap it for anything, it is in a class of it's own , i have yet to take off road but will at the first oppertunity  Tintenter
Corris Grey Discovery 4 HSE
Bigger permagrin now installed
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| 17th Nov 2006 11:47 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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I loved my D2 but in comparison to the D3 it was like driving a Russian tractor 
You HAVE to do it  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
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| 17th Nov 2006 12:00 pm |
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Doctor Diesel
Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Driving the kids around as usual
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well, I've never had a d2 but did buy a D1 when the 5 door came out...think I was a beta tester for it!! 
I thought that when the d1 worked, it was fantastic...it was just the reliability issues I had that made me get rid of it....now, some 14 years later, I'm ready to take the plunge again with a disco...from what I've seen, it is so far removed from the d1 and d2 that it really should have a different name....Its everything the d1 & d2 should have been and a lot more besides...and that is just on a test-drive in a poverty-spec model
I'm putting my trust and money into a D3 but I was very selective with my dealer choice....that will (i hope) stand me in good stead
Just Do It (with apologies to nike) 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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| 17th Nov 2006 12:11 pm |
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Valleyforge
Member Since: 16 Nov 2006
Location: Westmorland actually
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Well what an enthusiatic lot we have here ! I agree the D3 is a vast improvement dynamically over the D2, I've driven them on & off road a few times and boy are they heavy, (and complicated - but so is every car nowadays) but very very capable.
Best get down to the toy shops then.
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| 17th Nov 2006 12:21 pm |
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Doctor Diesel
Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Driving the kids around as usual
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which toy shop??....if you are indeed in the lakes , go see ryan PJ and tell him we ALL sent you ! 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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The Master of Suave !
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| 17th Nov 2006 12:27 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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And don't worry about the 7 seats. In the D3 as I am sure you know they fold flat under the boot floor and don't rob valuable space as they do in a D2. When it comes to re-sale a 5 seat D3 will be worth so much less. Oh and you can't get the high spec cars SE/HSE etc in 5 seat!!! 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 17th Nov 2006 2:11 pm |
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Laura
Member Since: 20 Sep 2006
Location: BROMLEY
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Started with a d2 and loved it. Did not want to change but now I absolutely love the D3. No comparison at all. Go for it.
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| 17th Nov 2006 2:37 pm |
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Valleyforge
Member Since: 16 Nov 2006
Location: Westmorland actually
Posts: 188
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Doctor Diesel wrote:which toy shop??....if you are indeed in the lakes , go see ryan PJ and tell him we ALL sent you !
Indeed, my D2 was bought new from the local Kendal dealer back in 03.
Sorry, I have no idea who PJR is. but will be trawling the local dealers, there are quite a few about here within a reasonable distance.
Thanks again. all.
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| 17th Nov 2006 3:04 pm |
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Doctor Diesel
Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Driving the kids around as usual
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Ryan at kendals sister dealership in coniston......posts here as Lakeland Land Rover 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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| 17th Nov 2006 3:44 pm |
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Lakeland Land Rover
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: Torver, Coniston
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ah hang on a min THATS ME
Hello
if you send me a pm with what you are looking for i will gladley do some figures for you.
come and have a go in one!
but beware the permagrin Lakeland Land Rover
The Garage,
Torver,
Coniston,
Cumbria,
LA21 8BJ
Tel: 015394 41888
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| 17th Nov 2006 3:48 pm |
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Valleyforge
Member Since: 16 Nov 2006
Location: Westmorland actually
Posts: 188
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Well what can I say ... form an orderly line please
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| 17th Nov 2006 4:41 pm |
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