| Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Groups · Profile · Donate ·
Log In
|
- You are currently viewing DISCO3.CO.UK as a guest - Register to take part or Log In
ArmitageShanks
Member Since: 03 Oct 2010
Location: Bristol
Posts: 85
  
|
| Just taken the plunge and bought a D3! |
|
Evening all.
Earlier tonight I put a deposit down on this D3.
I've got an option to return it within 7 days for a full refund should I decide to change mind so I'm after tips from the experienced boffins on this forum to make sure I make the best possible use of those 7 days!
Firstly, I'd be grateful for a recommendation of a specialist near North Bristol who I could get to give it a thorough once over to pick up any issues that might bite me on the backside once my 7 day backout period has expired.
Secondly (and yes, I'll certainly be looking at the known-faults areas of the site for tips over the next couple of days!) I'd be grateful for suggestions of what you would make it your priority to check out based on your own D3 experiences.
Thirdly, I'd just be interested in any general comments anyone may have. Have I paid over the odds? Massively over the odds?  Is it possible to spot any defects or mods from the photos? That kind of thing.
Thanks in advance for any replies. 
|
 10th Oct 2010 12:14 am |
|
|
MRWOO
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 192
 
|
Thats a great website you bought it from, I like all the pictures they put on. From what I can see it looks a good buy and alot cheaper than LR prices. I wouldn't expect to save all of that money if it hasn't got a warranty or at least a good LR warranty. I'm guessing the 7 days to return is becuase you haven't driven yet due to it being an online retailer? Seems quite a good idea to me, it's like having a 7 day demo.
Good luck mate 1964 Series IIA SWB Truck Cab - gone
1981 Series III SWB Hardtop - gone
1982 Series III SWB Hardtop - gone
1997 300Tdi Defender 90 Hardtop - gone
1983 Series III SWB Station Wagon - gone
1979 Series III SWB Station Wagon - gone
2007 90 CSW - gone
2010 USW XS - gone
2006 Disco3 - awesome & gone!
1959 Series II Truck Cab
1984 Series 3 88" CSW
2004 Defender 90 CSW
2016 Disco 4 Landmark
|
| 10th Oct 2010 7:38 am |
|
|
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
 
|
Welcome ArmitageShanks
make sure you get yourself to the Bristol Area Meet for a few beers
I'm no mechanic, but happy to take a drive in it with you to see if it feels and sounds right
check the middle Row, middle seat is OK. The base of the seat is in the folded position. In mine it is not possible to get the seat back upright if the the base is is this lower position, so something may not be right there..,although ive not tried to achieve this using brute force  Duncan
-----------------------------------------------------
If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
|
| 10th Oct 2010 7:53 am |
|
|
ArmitageShanks
Member Since: 03 Oct 2010
Location: Bristol
Posts: 85
|
Belated thanks for the replies, folks - the car was delivered to me on Tuesday and is going back tomorrow. There are still a few issues for me to iron out with autoquake, related to the return of the vehicle, so I will refrain from commenting on my experience further until everything has been completed.
Cheers.
|
| 22nd Oct 2010 10:25 pm |
|
|
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4284
 
|
Well you'll either SINK or swim eh    A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
|
| 23rd Oct 2010 12:17 am |
|
|
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
Posts: 4866
|
ArmitageShanks wrote:Belated thanks for the replies, folks - the car was delivered to me on Tuesday and is going back tomorrow. There are still a few issues for me to iron out with autoquake, related to the return of the vehicle, so I will refrain from commenting on my experience further until everything has been completed.
Cheers.
no suprises at all there to be honest,,,, one wife.......livid
|
| 23rd Oct 2010 12:28 am |
|
|
Phil1644
Member Since: 14 Nov 2009
Location: Probably still in work!
Posts: 303
|
Armitage,
It looks a nice car, good tyres, full size spare, detachable towbar etc, please tell us the full story as soon as you are able
|
| 23rd Oct 2010 2:51 pm |
|
|
zarnd
Member Since: 23 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 794
|
Not good. Hopefully it will get sorted out to your satisfaction!
cheers Alex
2007 D3 TDV6 HSE
2009 Caterham Supersport
2005 FFRR Vogue SE 4.2 Supercharged
2004 SL55 AMG
|
| 24th Oct 2010 1:27 pm |
|
|
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
|
tanters wrote:Well you'll either SINK or swim eh
your looking a bit flushed today Tanters Duncan
-----------------------------------------------------
If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
|
| 25th Oct 2010 4:45 pm |
|
|
|
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
DISCO3.CO.UK Copyright © 2004-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
|
|
DISCO3.CO.UK is independent and not affiliated to Land Rover.
