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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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| Re: Advice buying a MY 05 TDV6 HSE |
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johnaby wrote:............................. Is there an easy way to see when the next service is due, according to the onboard computer?
Turn key to 1, a distance countdown to the next service appears for 5 secs, a (-) sign before the readout means it has gone over by that amount.
The distance displayed is worked out by the eng.man.system and is automatically adjusted to allow for driving style and conditions.
After 5 secs the total milage covered is displayed.
If the button is pressed within 5 secs. the next service date will be displayed  .
This seems good but whist I saw this when the car was young I haven't seen it for a while and think LR have disabled it on mine. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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 23rd Jul 2014 5:26 pm |
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Albert McFly
Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Hill Valley
Posts: 206
  
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With a FSH it's worth around £12/13k privately, but this doesn't and will need the big service and belts. The air compressor is likely due to break also, there's £2k repairs straight away.
If you can get it under £12k and are willing to take the risk i would say go for it. Disco 3 HSE
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| 23rd Jul 2014 6:21 pm |
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Scarab
Member Since: 11 Jun 2011
Location: Hastings
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Also at that mileage, if it hasn't been serviced then it hasn't had any other work done on it, expect to need new suspension arms too. There's another £500 - £800 depending on where it's done.
Seriously chap, I'm sure it's very convenient and the offer is right there but if you want to spend even £12k on a motor of that age you'll get one A LOT better maintained out there elsewhere.
Why buy a 2.75 tonne, complex and demanding, vehicle that hasn't been maintained properly by the previous owners admission for a price that's way over the odds for one that's been perfectly maintained.
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| 23rd Jul 2014 9:42 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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ask if she is willing for it to go through a dealer inspection
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| 23rd Jul 2014 9:45 pm |
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chadders
Member Since: 07 Mar 2010
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 40
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I have just been offered £6500 part exchange from 2 different dealers and they wouldn't negotiate further 
Mines 05 plate 83000 miles & FSH, so 14k does sound a lot
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| 23rd Jul 2014 9:52 pm |
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Commissioner
Member Since: 03 Jun 2010
Location: Peeblesshire
Posts: 36
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| Advice buying a MY 05 TDV6 HSE |
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I would strongly suggest walking away. These cars need inspection and servicing annually. This one may have been owned without the budget to maintain it. These are wonderful cars but need maintained. I am always surprised at the work necessary to maintain them but the car puts a huge smile on my face every time I drive it. In addition to the maintenance the warranty work also keeps the garage busy. I have used the extended warranty. While this appears expensive I think it has been value for money, especially in the last two years. I can't believe this Disco has spent so little time in a garage! Something does not quite add up. Find a well maintained one and at a lower price.[/b] SAAB 9-3 Convertible (bought before they all disappear)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2007 Black with Alpaca interior (gone and much missed)
Uncle Ray Wheel Protector (best accessory ever bought bar none)
SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon (daily driver)
Ford Galaxy (traded in for Discovery, less said about this car the better)
Saab 900 Green 5 door (gone missed)
SAAB 900 Black 3 door (gone missed)
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| 23rd Jul 2014 10:01 pm |
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johnaby
Member Since: 22 Jul 2014
Location: Sydney
Posts: 16
 
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Thanks for all the advice. Seems she won't budge on price, so no deal. Anyone know of any similar D3's for sale. Preferably under 80k miles and FSH. 
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| 26th Jul 2014 11:45 am |
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MikeS2005
Member Since: 13 Sep 2008
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 920
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Hi just buy mine it's got a mileage of 101600 but everything has been done and it's only £10699
And we'll looked after , full years mot and taxed for the year it's on auto trader if you want a look, pm me and I will give you the details
Cheers
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| 26th Jul 2014 5:57 pm |
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Stevie D
Member Since: 10 Sep 2009
Location: Bishops Stortford
Posts: 276
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Walk away!
Engine is probably  . The oil changes are far too long at 15k anyway - particularly using the low spec oil that LR specifiy. Everything else on a vehicle can be fixed at a price but if the engine has not been serviced on a discovery your looking at up to10k for a new engine.
Find a vehicle that has been loved and cared for an LR history is only the very basics.
Good look.
Steve  Discovery 3 HSE - sold
Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon - sold
Mini Cooper Clubman
Discovery 4 XS
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| 31st Jul 2014 9:47 am |
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