Benson
Member Since: 23 May 2007
Location: Perth
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Hi everyone
I ordered a new Disco yesterday:
Stornaway on Ebony
V6 SE
Mats
3 Year Servicing
July build, late August delivery
Starting point was the $63,950 driveaway deal, but could only get a couple of grand off. I guess that what happens when both dealers in town are owned by the same guy! That said, the chap at Osborne Park (Mike) was knowledgeable and didn't put any pressure on.
I have a few quick questions I was hoping you could assist me with:
1. Where's the best place to buy the steering wheel audio controls?
2. What about the side steps - dealer price is scary?
3. I've heard you just need the buttons to operate the "hidden" heated seats - is this true?
4. How reliable are the delivery dates given by the dealer?
Thanks in advance - this is a great site for all things Disco.
Benson
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 23rd May 2007 2:30 am |
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Jamo
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Esperance, Western Australia
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Welcome aboard, Benson! 
Great to have an WA dude on the site.
1. Dunno
2. Dunno
3. I think you need the thermistors and stuff as well, but don't quote me.
4.  Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
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| 23rd May 2007 4:39 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
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Benson - yes welcome aboard!
1. Dealer
2. Yes - dealer price for all parts/accessories will be scary... Question though - why do you want side steps. With the access height on the suspension, access to the vehicle is easy. And the Factory sidesteps will certainlt not act as rock sliders, but I guess will offer some lower side protection...
3. Why would you want seat heaters in perth?
4. that's why we bought a demo! off the lot!
All the best - great choice!
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier  ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 23rd May 2007 4:55 am |
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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
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Benson,
Hi and welcome.
I too am a new owner (not yet hit 800Km or gone over 3000RPM )
to answer your questions:
1. do NOT buy in Australia!!! Dubbo dealer quoted $212  . Nick at Yeovil in UK can get them to you for about $100 delivered! 8) OR you can try Ebay.
2. Dont get side steps they will actually reduce the ease of entry. If you want protection get sill replacement sliders, LR sills (the black plastic bits under the doors) are about $400 a pair.
3. Dont know about the heated seats.
4. I ordered on 5/1/07 and was told delivery late May early June (it had to be factory order as i wanted Ediff and adaptive lights) BUT it arrived 20 April (plate says it was built feb 07). So excellant service there. regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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| 23rd May 2007 6:13 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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What 'pbhawkin' said.
I would like to work on heated seats; started a thread but did not manage to get any further. AFAIK you will need to wire ones self with an electronic control. “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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| 23rd May 2007 6:42 am |
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Benson
Member Since: 23 May 2007
Location: Perth
Posts: 18
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Thanks for the replies guys
I was chasing side steps as my 3 year old son clambers aboard our CR-V by himself now - but he uses the side steps. I'll see how the access height works for him when I get the Disco.
Seat heaters in Perth? I agree that window tint is a more pressing requirement, but our winter mornings are pretty cool (it was 3 point something here yesterday morning).
Benson
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| 23rd May 2007 7:06 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
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Welcome Benson.
When I got my D3 in Apr 05 my son was 4 years old and he clambered in and out of the D3 in normal height pretty much unassisted. Kids love to climb and jump.
By the way he has the whole middle row to himself and sits in the middle on his car seat. Great view for kids in LR's stadium style seating.
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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| 23rd May 2007 7:32 am |
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MarkTaylor
Member Since: 28 Dec 2006
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 185
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Side steps... I love mine.
Make it easier to get in and out and......
When you park in a shopping centre, leave the vehicle in off road height and the cars parked next to you will open their doors against your side steps. They get the ding in the door and you don't.
Yes they are dear, but wider than most after market ones.
Cheers
Mark T Nothing of any value is ever achieved without some sacrifice.
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| 23rd May 2007 7:38 am |
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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 377
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Hey Mark,
Can you post a pick of your steps? regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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| 23rd May 2007 8:13 am |
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Doctor Diesel
Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Driving the kids around as usual
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Steering wheel controls........GET them from UK, save a fortune....alternatively, they pop up on ebay now and again
Ebay will also get you sidesteps/bars....easy to fit but postage might be prohibitive from outside oz 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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| 23rd May 2007 9:04 am |
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Benson
Member Since: 23 May 2007
Location: Perth
Posts: 18
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Thanks for the heads up on the audio controls. I ordered a set from Nick for AUD$96 delivered - not bad considering the extortionate Paypal exchange rate. He said I was the 4th guy from Disco3.co.uk to order them in last few days.
Nick's very helpful and prompt!
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| 23rd May 2007 10:36 am |
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trikki
Member Since: 16 Feb 2007
Location: sydney
Posts: 34
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My son also has the middle row to himself but he sits on the passenger side so I can look around and see what he's doing (when I change lanes of course) and I have the middle seat folded so it's easier to see out the back.
Is the mobile connection only available factory fitted or can it be done easily and cheaper after
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| 23rd May 2007 11:31 am |
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Benson
Member Since: 23 May 2007
Location: Perth
Posts: 18
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Thanks for the ebay link.
Just a reminder - MY08 steering wheels are a slightly different colour, so there's now two different part numbers. Make sure you get the correct one!
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| 24th May 2007 2:51 am |
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Denroyd
Member Since: 08 Dec 2006
Location: Perth
Posts: 16
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Benson
To let you know I was one of the people Nick referred to. I am also in Perth, but got the better deal from Albany
Please post of how easy it is to fit the audio controls as i am going to attempt it
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| 24th May 2007 10:02 am |
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