Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Wilmslow
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Hi Mileage D3's are they reliable
Hi All,
I am new to this forum but would welcome any information about high mileage D3's as I am looking to buy a 70k SE model, I cant justify spending over 20k. Also what mileage the the cam belts need to be changed and whats the typical cost of this job?
All replies are greatly appreciated.
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23rd Aug 2007 4:40 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Mines at 72K miles and is fine. Just needs servicing and the odd electronic park brake adjustment now and again.
23rd Aug 2007 4:41 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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82k, no real issues!I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
23rd Aug 2007 4:47 pm
lindowpete
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Wilmslow
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Thanks for that Simon, do you know anything about cam belt changes?D3 please Santa
23rd Aug 2007 4:47 pm
lindowpete
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Wilmslow
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Just spoke to Land Rover and they quoted £754.64 for the service which includes the cam belt change.D3 please Santa
23rd Aug 2007 4:58 pm
simon
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Location: Shropshire
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Change main and ancillary at 105K miles.
75K miles service is an 'A' service so an interim one.
'B' services are the expensive heavy duty ones.
23rd Aug 2007 5:05 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Are U buying from a main dealer??? If so try and beat them up to get the service with cam belt done as part of the price. If not, phone around fo rthe best price you can get.
23rd Aug 2007 5:05 pm
lindowpete
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Wilmslow
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I'm looking to buy from a trader based in Heywood called Lancashire Trade Vehicles although I have another two options as this is the S and the other two are SE's. Being the skeptic I am has anyone heard of them. Do you have any idea what the B service costs?D3 please Santa
23rd Aug 2007 5:16 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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No idea, not got there yet. Someone will!
23rd Aug 2007 5:18 pm
simon
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Location: Shropshire
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Service costs vary wildly around the country. City based dealers tned to be the more expensive.
My dealer for example charges near as dammit the LR book price for services. £300 being an average every 15K miles at a guess.
Some will price match too. Some will give you a 'Premium' service and even clean the car and vac out the interior... even going to great lengths and giving you a free loan car This of course you pay for with a higher 'Premium' service charge
Again, this is all part of the standard service I get offered and am not charged extra nor have to insure the loan D3 / FL2 myself. Many other more rural dealers seem to operate this way too.
Try a few good dealers and see what they are offering on their lot.
As an example my dealer Shukers has always been great. They can be found here.
23rd Aug 2007 5:23 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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I am of the belief that a Base 7 seat (New ones are GS) is the thinking mans D3. Even the LR used website has quite a few under 20k with reasonable miles.
EDIT.....But - of course I may be wrong
23rd Aug 2007 5:37 pm
lindowpete
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Wilmslow
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Hi Dave do these have air suspension and Terrain Response?D3 please Santa
Just a note
See other thread TDV6 specs
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23rd Aug 2007 6:31 pm
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I know where there is a 93k HSE with LR DVD player, new engine at 63k, just had a new rear diff, transfer box, steering rack. Had new disc's all round recently and has an extra years warranty on top of the standard 3 years, and its going for 21k In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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This of course you pay for with a higher 'Premium' service charge 
