m5ccie
Joined: 17 Aug 2008
Location: Denver, CO
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Great site! Thanks all for the wealth of information. I just purchased a 2006 LR3 HSE yesterday. I drove it nearly 800 miles in one day (the dealer was in Oklahoma and I live in Colorado) but the great deal and finding exactly what I wanted mandated the drive. It was all worth it! What a nice drive that was! The ride/handling/seating was superb. So well thought amenities for the occupants and the power surely puts a grin in the driver's face (that was me). However, there is an issue and I think it is common...I've got suspension faults messages with the amber suspension light illuminating during the first 2-3 start ups and once immediately after I accelerated while I was still/ idling. The suspension then programs to normal mode with the suspension fault message indicated. The message has not re-appeared after this morning and I did started the vehicle a few times...however, I can barely raise or lower the vehicle any more. Thank God for the warranty; it's going in to the dealer this week. Other than that, I am in love with my new ride and soon I hope to explore much of the back country wheeling in the Rockies!
Cheers!
Jim K.
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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The should have been an enhansement program carried out on it. Check that the dealer has done this it should have sorted the suspension issues. It ivolved complete in-install of software and compreeor/valve changes.
See:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic4840.html
Quote A034/A036V3 Service Action to the dealer. It did not take properly for some and had to be re-loaded. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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m5ccie
Joined: 17 Aug 2008
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 18
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Thank you. 
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Louis
Joined: 17 Aug 2008
Location: Pretoria
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Hi Everyone
I've been following this forum for 2 weeks or so. Coming from a Defender 90 its great to find a site for passionate Discovery owners!
Got my new Izmir blue TDV6 S on Friday. This is the new spec S with specs close to the previous SE. What a fantastic car, nothing else compares! Only problem so far is a steering wheel that is slightly off-centre.
I drove straight from LR to trade the Wranglers for Cooper Discoverer ATR tyres. For what we want to do this offers IMO the best compromise between tar and offroad. They are also a bit wider 255/65/17.
I took some pictures with my camera phone - not very good quality, but anyway Louis
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wiggs
Joined: 03 Sep 2006
Location: back in Manchester
Posts: 2620
 
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Welcome to the site ..and nice looking car ..great colour Help get this page up the rankings please
http://www.sunnybeachinterior.co.uk/
JAVA BLACK SE , MANUAL , PRIVACY GLASS , EBONY LEATHER , COLOUR CODED PARTS , SIDE PROTECTION TUBES , HIDDEN WINCH (12000 LBS) , 19" HSE WHEELS.
Toys...Freeview Tv and Radio , Dvd Player , Reversing Camera , LR Bluetooth Kit , Remote Dialing Webasto Heater , Rear Strobes , USB Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.
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Louis
Joined: 17 Aug 2008
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 10
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Thank you Wiggs Louis
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ayrshiredisco
Joined: 16 Aug 2008
Location: Ayr, Ayrshire
Posts: 150
 
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Hi everybody,
Just picked up my first disco and what a car, i've been driving a LR90 for a while but decided i needed more space for the kids and the dogs. So i invested my hard earned cash in an 05 S spec manual TDV6 in Cairns Blue with some very welcome extras (7 seat conversion, heated seats, sat nav, uprated sound pack). I've just ordered my DISCO3 sticker so watch out for me having fun.
If anybody has any questions about service or parts then just pm me cause the missus is service manager at our local dealer.
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v40mav
Joined: 10 Aug 2008
Location: West Lothian
Posts: 15
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welcome - only recently joined but not yet picked up car - was at the dealers last night as it had just arrived up, I'm really happy it and can't wait to pick it up.
I've been upgraded from disco 2 but still have my 90's for the serious off roading, not that I have doubts on disco 3  just I can't afford to damage it - YET TDV6 HSE - My new toy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Discovery TD5 Landmark - now Sold
Defender TD5 "Cairngorm" - My off road toy
Defender 300tdi truckcab -
MSA - vulture 24
Amateur - 2M0WAC
member - SORC / SLORC
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Slimer
Site Moderator
Joined: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Nanny State
Posts: 12424
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Welcome ayrshiredisco
Seven seats, heated seats & Hi-ICE were all standard on the 05MY S. Should have Xenons and roof rails too    
Xenons, Bumpers & other D3 parts for sale
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ayrshiredisco
Joined: 16 Aug 2008
Location: Ayr, Ayrshire
Posts: 150
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yeah, has the Xenons and roofs too
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cdodkin
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
Location: Ex Pat Brit in California
Posts: 299
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Just bought an 08 LR3 SE - having had an 02 D2 SE7 previously.
As an ex pat Brit living in the US, I still like to fly the flag with the vehicle I drive.
Looking forward to taking the LR3 out to explore the US SW like we did with the D2 - it seems to be an amazing vehicle!
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Thanks for providing such a great forum
Chris. 08 LR3 SE - 02 D2 SE7
Porsche 911 (03 996) - Porsche Boxster (99 986)
03 MINI Cooper S - gone but not forgotten!
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gpd36
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 1
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Hi all!
I've been visiting this excellent site for over a year now and thought it was time to sign up.
Part of the reason why I have not joined previously is that I do not yet own a D3  and sort of felt like an imposter. As soon as I can get the money sorted I'll make the transition from D1 (stop laughing - we all have to start somewhere!) to D3. I really, really can't wait!! 
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Gareth
Site Moderator
Joined: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bob the Builders 'ere
Posts: 10340
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Welcome all
Wow that is a fantastic photo! Silver TDV6 HSE
Pepper White Cooper S Convertible
Old English White MGB GT
Ex Military 109 Series 2a Soft Top
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cdodkin
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
Location: Ex Pat Brit in California
Posts: 299
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Thanks!
Still not sure how the D2 stayed so clean getting to that point - looking forward to snapping the LR3 in a similar locale and maybe having a shot at the Disco3 calender one year. 08 LR3 SE - 02 D2 SE7
Porsche 911 (03 996) - Porsche Boxster (99 986)
03 MINI Cooper S - gone but not forgotten!
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DG
Site Moderator
Joined: 12 Dec 2005
Location: In the pubic domain !
Posts: 15239
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