Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
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V8 D3
Chaps,
Unfortunately a small accident has rendered my D2 V8 a write off. It’s a 57k and otherwise great condition that was going to be a keeper as I was about to send offf for a 4.6 conversion, interior is immaculate. Needs some work to headlining and sunroof drains plus an overhaul of the suspension (I suspect upper and lower arms plus a new ace pump) but aside from that makes a lovely noise and I see D2 prices going up for good low milers like this - I also like the classic looks.
But.... (you knew this was coming!) as many of you know I’m a long term D3/D4 fan and there’s a 100k D3 V8 in Tonga green that keeps catching my eye, it’s 9k which seems a bit OTT for 100k.
What does the Disco3/4 collective think I should do? Keep and repair my D2 and get her just tickety boo (new rear quarter and rear door, only mild cosmetic) or take the £2800 the insurance co have offered and get the D3 with more miles? (Or indeed wait for another v8)
What do you think?....MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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24th Mar 2018 8:10 am
Bobbygg
Member Since: 09 Nov 2016
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 111
mmmm, I've gone from a TD5 to a D3 V8 and if it was straight forward as that I'd say take the money and run!
The D3 V8 is a beautiful off-roader to drive, even with the m/t's on mine, totally different to the somewhat agricultural drive of the D2
But, a low mileage D2 V8, now that's a slightly different proposition, especially if you were going for the 4.6 conversion but I think I'd go for the change and hope that you don't regret itD3 V8 with active rear diff
24th Mar 2018 8:45 am
dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
I suppose the challenge is it's not really a change so much - I've had FFRR, D3 and D4 (one of last before the D5)
I think the D3 is a classic in the making and I have to admit I have a soft spot for them after the adventures we've had in the D3/D4 in the past.... it's honestly quite a difficult decision, part of me wants to throw a few grand at the D2 V8 and make it a really top notch motor - the design is ageing well and low mile V8s are going up and up now (some are up at 5-6k now) - this one really is spotless inside, literally brand new (ex diplomatic car so not seen off road and chassis is better than my 09 D3 when I sold it!)
That said if a V8 D3 is already more powerful than a 4.6 D2 then might be worth going to that rather than throwing £2k at the D2s engine. But then, the D3 is more complex so will cost more to keep in the road....
Argh.... do you see what I mean... MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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24th Mar 2018 8:55 am
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6573
Sorry to hear that.
Disclaimer: I’m a big D3 V8 fan. Its my second Discovery (the first was a D4 TDV6) and I really liked them both. The V8 accelerates very nicely if you want it to, yet normally it cruises and burbles along among traffic effortlessly. So far, the V8 engine is fairly trouble free and the one I have has 205000 km/127000 miles on it. Judging on aulro, disco3 and the American Land Rover forums (.com) I expect it to continue so, too.
The price of a roughly equivalent to the one you mentioned - one of the 39 registered D3 V8s in the country - D3 V8 HSE with 170000 km/~100000 miles here is ~18000 eur. With that in mind I certainly wouldn’t have a problem paying 9000 GBP (~ 10500 eur) for one in good shape. Since cars cost less as new and thus are valued less as used in UK this is where YMMV might apply.
I’ve never had a D2 but I would imagine the D3 to be more comfortable to drive around in. OTOH people like to drive around in Defenders, too, so...
Hope this was of some assistance
24th Mar 2018 8:58 am
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
I went from a DII 4.6 V8 to a D3 V8, also due to circumstances beyond my control, did I want to no? But it didn't rely make sense to buy a 4.0 DII and start again.
If if I was offered the option of a perfect DII 4.6 V8 now, would I go back? Not on your nelly, it may cost more in maintenance but the D3 is better in every other way, power, economy, handling, comfort, space, oh and did I say power ==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
24th Mar 2018 9:09 am
dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
Would you go from 56k D2 to 100k D3?MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
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24th Mar 2018 10:21 am
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
Depends how well the D3 has been looked after, mine at the milage had had all the major replacements done, so apart from a suspension compressor recently has only had 'normal' maintenance in the last three years.==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
24th Mar 2018 11:03 am
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6573
On the D3 V8:
- have spark plugs been changed? Not sure what the official interval is but probably somewhere around 90 k I assume?
- might be sensible to change the PCV ventile (cheap, easy)
- auxiliary belts (90 k miles, same as plugs, I think?)
- thermostat housing can leak, thermostat itself can jam (open I believe), lines can leak but I don’t think there is an interval to change, it’s more replace on failure I believe. Coolant change at 10 year mark.
Then the normal which applies to all D3:
- has front diff breather cap been changed?
- front/rear diff fluid?
- ATF? (Every 10 years so certainly due for a flush if nothing else)
- brake lines (every 6) and fluid (every 2)?
- coolant?
- etc.
Mine had a EAS compressor changed around 100k miles according to records.
24th Mar 2018 11:18 am
Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
dubbs wrote:
Would you go from 56k D2 to 100k D3?
Yes, all other things being equal. Mileage of 100k is nothing for that engine,if it has been properly maintained. By equal I mean, running gear,interior, chassis etc.
Edited to say: Never had a D2- went from a FL2 3.2 straight 6
24th Mar 2018 7:22 pm
chugga90
Member Since: 13 Aug 2014
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 434
i6 Freelander, mmmmmmm.
Really miss my one of those, such a great car.Discovery commercial tdv6 auto 2013
Volkswagen t6 lwb Kombi dsg 4motion 2018
Volkswagen t5.1 lwb single cab tipper 2013
Discovery commercial sdv6 auto 2014 gone and not really missed.
Range Rover Tdv8 gone
Freelander 2 I6 very sadly gone
VW t5 Dsg gone and missed
24th Mar 2018 7:34 pm
Discoveringcomfort
Member Since: 16 Sep 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 637
kajtzu wrote:
On the D3 V8:
- have spark plugs been changed? Not sure what the official interval is but probably somewhere around 90 k I assume?
Service interval is 105,000 miles.Series 1 V8
Series 2 Hibrid V8
Discovery 3 HSE V8
24th Mar 2018 7:56 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6573
Indeed, you’re right.
And interval for auxiliary drive belts is actually 150k on petrol, not 105k as I wrote (would be diesel).. or the corresponding amount of years - 105k would be 7 and 150k 10.
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2436
Did mine at 105k and the originals were still good.
You need to drive one! I'm still hooked. So smoooooooooth
24th Mar 2018 9:47 pm
life - live it
Member Since: 14 Apr 2017
Location: Behind you
Posts: 1022
V8 petrols all day long.
I had 4 grand cherokees in my time:
4.0 Laredo
4.0 limited
4.7 overland
4.7 limited
Love the big engines.
Wish there were more D3 V8’s out there as I would definitely go for one
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