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Skierdave
Member Since: 03 Feb 2013
Location: Bavaria Germany / Oman
Posts: 4
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Good Morning folks,
I am now back in Europe and going to buy a Discovery 3. I have been looking at all the posts on here and see that there are a lot of mods that can be carried out on these vehicles, I’m not worried about fuel consumption or the atheistic look to much but just to make it as reliable and comfortable as possible.
Now I’m not a mechanical guy so rely on advice from enthusiasts and specialists like you guys here, and will need a good mechanic too !! (if you want to know about security or mountain sports as that’s what I do)
I will buy the vehicle in UK and have £10K to spend on a vehicle, what are your recommendations ? – buy something at that price or look for Something cheaper and spend £ on changing, all fluids and up grading etc.....
I understand second hand vehicles will always have issues (as do new)
Thanks in advance
Dave
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 17th May 2017 4:57 am |
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BLFarrar
Member Since: 02 Aug 2006
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Bid you a Welcome.
My point of view is just that as I started with a brand new D3...I have been in the csrefull & considerate use + care & upkeep cycle.
At £10k, you've got to decide the choice is a vehicle in reasonable nick & miles with its mandatory tasks done.....or one that's got more toys (which on an ageing vehicle are debatable) less mileage & you are going to tackle the important things to get & keep you on the road.
£10k should get you a good later model D3.
But the checknif there done items are important as one not done could cost you dear.
Others will be on to give you a list of things to check for
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| 17th May 2017 6:10 am |
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ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
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For £10k buy privately, do loads of research and look for one that has been loved.
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| 17th May 2017 12:10 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Getting one of the site would be a good start - greater chance its been loved if sold by an established member.
I'm no mechanic either, but I do know the preventative maintenance is more important than just the standard service record.
Not cheap to run in terms of fuel and maintenance, but they are a big incredibly capable car - find a decent independent is your best bet for all servicing etc.
Welcome and good luck 
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| 17th May 2017 12:45 pm |
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Skierdave
Member Since: 03 Feb 2013
Location: Bavaria Germany / Oman
Posts: 4
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My plan is to get a vehicle off here if possible, I've a bit of time as Im away working in the middle east until end of November when I will be in Norway for a month and then Europe for the ski season. If I can I will buy when the right one comes up and leave it with an "expert" mechanic to carry out all the mods/ good bits so its ready for Novmenber - In a perfect word that is 
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| 17th May 2017 12:56 pm |
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Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
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Few for sale at the moment, there's a 2008 for £8.5k and a few others
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/fs-discovery...-vf86.html
Good luck Iggy/Ieuan
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| 17th May 2017 1:26 pm |
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