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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
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jonesy63 wrote:
One more thing about LR... I wish they would send some test mules to the outback in summer.
the D3 was extensively tested in the Northern Territory as well as places like the middle east etc.
I have happily motored all day in 47 degree heat with no issues to both the interior temp or the motor temp.
however they cannot test for mice.
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 2nd Jan 2010 7:14 am |
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jonesy63
Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to ...
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CW,
On a flat run in high range, agreed... beautiful motor. Haven't done 47C, but well into mid forties.
I just doubt the tried as hard as they should! 
Cheers,
Rob
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| 2nd Jan 2010 9:53 am |
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jonesy63
Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to ...
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For instance... did they toe a 3.5t van in mid-forties up a hill while testing in Australia/Middle East? Or go up some steep rock climbs in similar temps? 
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| 2nd Jan 2010 10:33 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Probably did.
Which is why the D3 is only rated at one tonne towing limit off-road.
Towing 3.5 tonne in those conditions will be at the limit of any passenger vehicle. D3 does well but if are going tow like than get the aftermarket cooler. And change transmission oil and filter often. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 2nd Jan 2010 11:31 am |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
 
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Rob
Your's is the second one i know of that has had trouble in Bendethra
and it was quite cool the other time.
It amazes me that instead of fixing the D3 they released the D4 Pete
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| 2nd Jan 2010 11:09 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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I think they changed the torque converter on the MY08 or 09. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 3rd Jan 2010 4:31 am |
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