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CGA
 


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Well, I'm off then.

After 6 yrs of D3 ownership, it's time for me to move on.
I can honestly say that this has been the best car I have ever owned in 35yrs of motoring, and I have mixed emotions about saying goodbye to the old girl. In 6 years I have never been left at the roadside, and other than servicing/ maintenance the only additional costs have been a front wheel bearing and front brake caliper. Not at all bad!
This forum has been a tremendous resource, a comfort and source of constant worry (will it go bang?), but overall a big thumbs up to this community. I haven't posted a great deal because there are many more qualified members here who know what they're talking about.
So, thanks for the memories, and good luck!
Kind regards,
Chris.

P.S. dog guard and mats in the for sale section; not letting the stealers have them (the p/x was with them included sir- bo*****s)
 CGA  
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So what did you part ex it for?
 As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way



Disco XXV
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY16
Discovery Sport HSE Lux MY17

Evoque HSE Dynamic MY16 (Gone)
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY14 (Lovely car but preferred the Disco!)
Disco 3 Tdv6 HSE MY05 (owned for 11 years and now gone)
Range Rover Sport HSE MY11 (Gone)
Freelander2 SE (Gone but the most reliable car we've ever owned)
Disco 2 V8 (Gone) 
 
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CGA
 


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Gone for a Honda Civic; no VEL, 70+ mpg, manufacturers warranty, cheaper insurance, big enough (usually only me in the car), and no worry that something very expensive is about to go Pete tongue on an 11 year old car.
I never needed a 4x4, just wanted one and the time has come to be sensible.
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Post #170749517th Sep 2016 11:41 pm
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Fair enough Thumbs Up

I sometimes have similar jitters but the (cheaper) alternatives don't fill me with enthusiasm... Rolling Eyes

All the best though.

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Post #170749817th Sep 2016 11:53 pm
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CGA wrote:
about to go Pete tongue


Autocorrect or regional accent??

Rolling with laughter
 MY16 D4 Graphite in Loire Blue  
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CGA
 


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Pete tongue; wrong Laughing
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As long as you don't actually expect it to do the claimed 70+ mpg, then good luck to you! Thumbs Up
 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car

2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!) 
 
Post #170752318th Sep 2016 7:13 am
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8) SEE YA LATER
 2016 D4 Landmark
Santorini Black
Removable Tow-Trust
Spare Wheel Guard

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Previous:
2007 D3
TDV6 GS
Automatic
117000
Blanked EGR
V8 Brake Upgrade
Harming Sat Nav Mod
Beanie Grill
De-Tango 
 
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Fitzy73
 


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Good luck with the change, at least the Honda dealers will be much better and you will probably see them far less!

I did the Honda Land Rover change in reverse coming from a 2.2 Accord, I really liked the ictdi engine and on a run could easily achieve 50+ mpg. I briefly looked online at the CRV but see you can no longer have the 2.2 diesel so knocked that idea on the head.
 Andy

 
 
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mz mini
 


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CGA we have many cars but my D3 is my default go to car you will miss it before long you'll be back Thumbs Up
 Land Rover 90 - deceased Sad
Discovery 3 - deceased Sad
Discovery 4 2013
Mini Cooper S 1964 Mk1 - International Rally winner red & white
Mini Cooper s 1964 Mk1 - Road Rally champion green & white
Mini Cooper S 1971 Mk3 - original and unrestored Smile
Porsche 911 997
Porsche Boxster 3.4S
VW Polo 1.2
Citroen Xsara Picasso - shed/run around 
 
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CGA
 


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You are of course correct, I will miss it, lots. We will see how long I can keep my sensible head on (the wife gives me 6 months).
Did someone suggest that manufacturers lie about the mpg for their cars (extra urban 85.6mpg Laughing ?)
 CGA  
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No, no, no, the figures can be trusted completely!! Or possibly not... Rolling Eyes
 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car

2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!) 
 
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