Member Since: 05 May 2015
Location: Whitley Bay
Posts: 5
Entered the club!
Well I’ve had my Discovery 3 SE auto for nearly 4 weeks and we’ve been all over from the Newcastle are to the lakes and Lincolnshire. I mostly bought it for towing the horse box (and horses obviously) but it has quickly replaced my A4 as my goto vehicle.
There was an issue with the compressor which hadn’t reared itself on testing at the dealership or by the owner who was driving it about at the time. The dealers (Motor Port) have so far been great and booked it in at a specialist to get it investigated and repairs at their expense. Awaiting a new compressor but so far can’t fault them.
There's an ok set of Grabber tyres on it at the moment which are really quite noisy at anything above 40mph. Looking to replace these with a set of Pirelli Scorpion tyres once the purse allows.
It’s done 97k and requires belts soon. Debating and will probably do a transmission flush. The dash reports an amazing 22-23 mpg so I guess I need to look at the egr and MAP sensor.
Very pleased with it I must say.
17th Sep 2015 1:22 pm
GTIR250
Member Since: 03 Dec 2014
Location: gone
Posts: 253
Welcome to the club.
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17th Sep 2015 3:07 pm
therealboss
Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Co Carlow
Posts: 1958
Welcome, you have the best colour there, take no notice of what anyone else tells you
If looked after, it will look after you for years, they a very good cars but cost a little to keep in tip top shape.
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17th Sep 2015 10:15 pm
Biffysun
Member Since: 09 Jul 2011
Location: Central
Posts: 1787
Re: Entered the club!
jonthebrit wrote:
........It’s done 97k and requires belts soon. ........
Just a thought, but the belts are due at 105K OR 7yrs, whichever comes first. Might be worth checking for evidence that they have been done already or have them done. Just my tuppence worth and welcome to the madhouse!
18th Sep 2015 8:31 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72787
nearlee wrote:
even though I own a grey disco.
del does have a very good point , although bali blue pictures do send me to the toilet, good job I don't own one
My old banger's far too old for Bali Blue, good old Buck version positively sings in the sunshine, on the rare occasion when it's clean.
18th Sep 2015 8:48 am
DALEK
Member Since: 28 Jul 2011
Location: Near Stockport
Posts: 633
Oh come on is not this the best colour of all,
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18th Sep 2015 8:52 am
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Pirelli tyres are quiter but wear a lot quicker, may be look at the DuratracsMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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18th Sep 2015 8:53 am
MattTheTall77
Member Since: 24 Oct 2013
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I particularly like the wheels - I have a set of those tucked away with plans for a similar treatment when I get chance.
, although bali blue pictures do send me to the toilet, good job I don't own one 
but the belts are due at 105K OR 7yrs, whichever comes first. Might be worth checking for evidence that they have been done already or have them done. Just my tuppence worth and welcome to the madhouse! 
