Member Since: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Wilts
Posts: 35
A Landrover for my declining years.....?
After a long association with Defenders I decided to go for a Disco 3. Love the defender but long journeys were a pain!
I have had it for a week now and I am reassuringly impressed having done 600 miles in it thanks to a long trip last weekend to test it out. I bought from a good independent dealer so I have confidence Any niggles that arise will be sorted.
It's a Silver early HSE so it has enough toys to keep me happy.
Couple of things to sort:
Update to latest DVD Sat Nav Software.
Work out why after a few miles 'lines' appear on the satnav screen.
get seat covers
get roof bars
Off this weekend to race at Cadwell Park and put the towing capacity to the test with my large'ish trailer (which is why I always go for wagons with large towing capacity).
Looking forward to doing it in comfort.
10th Sep 2010 12:57 pm
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
Hi 970s,
Welcome aboard.
Enjoy the trip and let us know how it felt, towing.
Best Wishes,
PeterThe Bearded Dragon
12th Sep 2010 12:16 am
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Welcome to the siteMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
12th Sep 2010 1:51 am
CJM625
Member Since: 21 Jun 2010
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 258
Member Since: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Wilts
Posts: 35
So, Nearly a thousand miles (not a lot by many standards) and still very happy with the D3. Thoughts?
Wasn't happy with the hook in towbar so bought a fixed one so that I can fit my stabiliser. It was a very easy fit as well (Witter).
It is crying out for bluetooth fitting and can't decide whether to go after market of LR fit. I appear to have an aftermarket mike fitted next to the interior light housing (Having just read Wiggs voice control thread I discounted it being the voice mike as that is in the housing). So it may be easier than I thought.
Also need to sort out the Sat screen as it gains nice (or not so nice) parallel lines after it heats up? - The dealer offers a good warranty so should be able to get that sorted.
As it is getting cold started testing the heated seats but wasn't impressed with the heat level - My defender had them and there was a big difference perhaps these are more subtle than them.
Bought some factory cross bars and am very happy with the fit, not so happy with the factory seat covers which are a faff to fit and stay fitted.
However, key to ownership so far is the excellent driving position and ride (compared to my Defender 90 its luxury) although annoying clunk from the front suspension needs sorted.
23rd Oct 2010 4:07 pm
wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
Posts: 1967
970s wrote:
wasn't impressed with the heat level
Were you wearing a coat? Although, even when wearing one, I can't have the heating at full (two orange dots) 'cos it's getting uncomfortably hot. If you're going to have Wiggs about, maybe he can check it.
regards,
WiljoD3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
Oooooooohh heated seats. Nice. I don't seem to have those....
Can they be retro fitted...?____
Gone: 10MY L320 RR Sport HSE, Ipanema Sand
Gone: 20MY Jaguar iPace HSE, Silicon Silver
Gone: 17MY RR Evoque SE Tech, Loire Blue
Gone: 08MY Discovery 3 XS, Stornoway Grey
Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey
23rd Oct 2010 4:16 pm
crwoody
Member Since: 09 Mar 2009
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 2109
^^ second the above ^^ (wvlenthe's post)
I find it goes from nice warm & toasty to uncomfortable sweaty in a very short time on setting two.
Sounds like you may have a fault with yours.Clive
23rd Oct 2010 4:17 pm
AAA.Happy.Disco1.Fan
Member Since: 04 Nov 2010
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 2895
970s wrote:
... very happy with the fit, not so happy with the factory seat covers which are a faff to fit and stay fitted.
I've got the same problem. I've got them to fit the seats, arm rests, etc, [About 3 hours for the 1st one.] But can't get the "Velcro" tapes sorted to give a permanent fit.
Any tips, please? [Read all the diagrams.]
970s
I've just converted from a Defender to a D3 and I know where your coming from. I tow a large horse trailer and I always thought that I would never better the trusty Defender. However, I'm really pleased with my D3 and I too have found that D3 comfort is something to be enjoyed.
I've got to say I'm pleased with my heated seats, they are just as warm os the ones on the new Defender XS that I tryed before I decided on a D3.
Member Since: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Wilts
Posts: 35
As the cold weather i definitely here, I was pleased that my FBH was working due to the extensive coverage on the forum
The heated seat on the drivers side is definitely not working or is intermittently (very very hot or not). It's off into the garage to be checked on Mon under warranty so hopefully that will get sorted.
Migster - I was racing a Bike engined kit car and will be racing an elise next year.
I spent a bit of time fitting a rev camera into my Defender and wanted the same facility in my D3, unfortunately, I don't want to strip the car out even though the detail is on this site (or because of it!).
I saw this on my mates D3 and as well as having gadget envy it really is a great bit of kit with very clear video feed, in colour which I can use on my D3 when hitching up, the trailer when parking up and use on the occasional van I use to tow my trailer.
So if you don't want a permanent fit this is a useful gadget which is reasonably priced albeit sourced from the USA.
Member Since: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Wilts
Posts: 35
I have just fitted the rest of my seat covers and still not impressed.
I'm sure it is probably me but the fit could be much better.
28th Nov 2010 5:18 pm
AAA.Happy.Disco1.Fan
Member Since: 04 Nov 2010
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 2895
970s wrote:
I have just fitted the rest of my seat covers and still not impressed.
I'm sure it is probably me but the fit could be much better.
I notified my LR Agent of the problem, and asked for advice. "Yes, Sir, we'll check all our sources." When I called in to check, the response was basically: "Yes, us too! We just re-adjust them as and when." @ £££ - B**** Poor Show!
1st Dec 2010 3:53 pm
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
So, what did you expect. "Yes sir, we'll re-tailor them for you"!The Bearded Dragon
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