Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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"So your trade-off for the luxury and capability is that it spends more time in the workshop than in your driveway and while on your "luxurious" off-road trip you hope and pray like crazy that it will make it without breaking down "
No, Deon, I don't, YOU do
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
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Hey Deon, you have to be the unluckiest D3 owner that I know  . Most of the guys have trouble-free motoring.
What will you be driving in future - your Defender?
Regards Doc D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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| 10th Jun 2010 10:59 am |
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Kabous
Member Since: 11 Jul 2007
Location: Mokopane
Posts: 233
 
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| 10th Jun 2010 11:41 am |
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AP Moller
Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 246
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Doc wrote:Hey Deon, you have to be the unluckiest D3 owner that I know . Most of the guys have trouble-free motoring.
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Time for a poll?
What is "trouble-free motoring" in a D3?
Deon, Ons gaan jou mis!!
 "None of Nature's landscapes are ugly so long as they are wild"
John Muir
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| 10th Jun 2010 5:49 pm |
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hls
Member Since: 29 May 2009
Location: Zwavelpoort, Pretoria
Posts: 263
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Cheers Deon,
I bet (that same bottle of whiskey that you have just lost) that before the first year runs out in you Amorak you will be longing back for the good old days with the D3.
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| 10th Jun 2010 7:49 pm |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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A poll sounds like a good idea  D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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| 11th Jun 2010 5:25 am |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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[quote="AP Moller"]Doc wrote:
Time for a poll?
What is "trouble-free motoring" in a D3?
Problem is that not everyone, unfortunately, is honest when it comes to the poll. How often have I seen members D3 at different LR dealers or when chatting and when questioned the answer is almost invariably "oh, had to get EPB fixed, had upper arm bushes replaced or this and that - did I not tell you ??
The only real poll will be when you get everyone's VIN number and run a print out on the history of the vehicle ......... will be a lot of paper Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 11th Jun 2010 3:13 pm |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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Doc wrote:
What will you be driving in future - your Defender?
Regards Doc
Than goodness I still have the Defender, as I need to tow a heavy trailer down to the Cape next week and beginning of August Im doing the Wilderness Safari's Tour de Tuli mountain bike support. D3 is still sitting with LR Sandton with no news of the warranty claim
I really do need a bakkie - that's why I've been eying the Amarok - but then it is TWO F_cking turbos to worry about Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 11th Jun 2010 3:18 pm |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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heine wrote:I see DG has already posted a pic of Deon's new car
I like the coil suspension on the trailer - reminds me of the Defender Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 11th Jun 2010 3:19 pm |
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hls
Member Since: 29 May 2009
Location: Zwavelpoort, Pretoria
Posts: 263
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Deondef wrote:
Anyone knows somebody who's interested in buying a slightly scratched 2007 model D3, TDV6 S
Wouldnt it be a bit immoral to sell a problem vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer?
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| 11th Jun 2010 4:18 pm |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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hls wrote:
Wouldnt it be a bit immoral to sell a problem vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer?
According to Land Rover Sandton (an official,accredited dealership for LRSA) there is nothing wrong with this vehicle - so who am I to argue  Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 12th Jun 2010 10:15 am |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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After waiting a week - LR has now approved something called a "goodwill warranty claim". They pay for two thirds of the total cost and I have to fork out the rest - sounds like +- R12 000.
Although there is no turbo available yet...................................................... Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 19th Jun 2010 6:09 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
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Nearly 3 years ago I bought a petrol D3 because I wasn't prepared to pay USD9,000 more
for the diesel ( The tax rate is price dependent here , and the diesel puts it in the 53% bracket )
It is only by TOTAL chance that I've avoided the huge problem that the diesel V6 engine can be.
Even so , I've just purchased a 36 month extention warranty; there's lots of ZF, diffs and suspension etc
to still go wrong.
After years on this Forum reading the angst of owners , I can completly empathise with you all.
Are you lovin' that V eight Heine ?
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| 19th Jun 2010 6:52 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Hi guys..
Quote:It is only by TOTAL chance that I've avoided the huge problem that the diesel V6 engine can be.
what huge problem are we talking about. Ive had a TDV6 for 4 years now and done 120,000 miles (190,000 KM)on and offroad and havnt had any problems with the engine. the biggest costs have been rear suspension bushes replacement and wheels bearings. Duncan
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