trikki
Member Since: 16 Feb 2007
Location: sydney
Posts: 34
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tdv6 hse Stornoway grey with front park assist - going to really need this
I didn't get my call today - this is worse than the 40weeks for a baby especially as the days go by more things are getting broken on the old car. I'm probably going to need to drive it off a cliff soon
Now that i've read some of these posts I'm wishing I got the active rear diff - not that I know what I could use it for or if I would use it - can someone fill me in
To those who went to the 4wd show today at rosehill - nice touch parking your disco along the james ruse drive fence for me to drool as I drove past
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 16th Apr 2007 10:34 am |
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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 377
 
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Phoned dealer today to enquiry about car and was told that it was expected at the dealership ...tomorrow 20/4/07)! He said he was waiting until the car arrived there before he called me.
Should take them 2 days to prepare it and I will (hopefully) pick it up on Thursday after Anzac day  . regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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| 19th Apr 2007 10:09 am |
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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 377
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Dealer phoned to say it is there safe and sound 
Will prepare it on Monday and Tuesday and I will collect it Thursday
Anyone know what they actually do to 'prepare the car' (clean it, test drive, load software (not windows I hope!))? regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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| 20th Apr 2007 1:06 pm |
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Doctor Diesel
Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Driving the kids around as usual
Posts: 1587
  
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so very close........make sure you have plenty of 'tinnies' to oil you jaw ready for the big grin.....congratulations (and don't forget your camera when you pick her up) 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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The Master of Suave !
Ding-Dong Matron
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| 20th Apr 2007 1:22 pm |
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trikki
Member Since: 16 Feb 2007
Location: sydney
Posts: 34
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Not fair. Mine is still on the boat at the dock - as of thursday lunchtime.
They must really hate me or know how desperate I am to get rid of my old car
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| 21st Apr 2007 12:07 pm |
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davo
Member Since: 09 Jan 2007
Location: sydney
Posts: 36
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"When the boat comes in," great show by the way. I enjoyed James Bolan.
There is a bun rush to bags the car transporters to get the cars out of the compund.
My car lobbed to the dealer a couple of days ago. I could have picked it last Friday but for the extras being fitted. A Bar, lamp guards, snorkel, side moulds, rear ladder, steering wheel control mudule, Aux update, and rear DVD player.
My cargo barrier is here, Lightforce Strikers and Ubody armour on way (thanks Simon Arch), sills here (thanks Tasmod) are at home waiting patiently. With my Micky Thompsons on order. My white TDV6 will cut mean figure. Now if I can only do something to improve my looks.
I figure, get in get the lot then its done. It is easier to seek forgiveness than permission. One can then say, Thats how it came..... 
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| 21st Apr 2007 10:51 pm |
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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 377
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Firstly have Davo, MTB, Trikki got their D3 yet?
Secondly out of interest I ordered mine on 5/1/07 and according to a sticker in the bonnet it was built feb 07 and arrived at dealers (Dubbo) 20/4/07. regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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| 28th Apr 2007 12:47 pm |
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mtb
Member Since: 08 Dec 2006
Location: sydney
Posts: 32
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Mine was supposed to be ready for pickup last Friday - 27th. But it wasnt ready. It is supposed to be ready tomorrow, Monday ..... Patience .... patience ..
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| 29th Apr 2007 4:53 am |
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trikki
Member Since: 16 Feb 2007
Location: sydney
Posts: 34
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Not yet. Hasn't even arrived at the dealer. I've been really depressed since I read about the newest d3 in mudgee.
On good thing though - I really didn't want to get my new toy wet in last weeks rain
Maybe it will arrive by mothers day.
I ordered early dec for a jan 07 build with delivery late march but I was told land rover uk put orders back month so I'm expecting a feb 07 build. It should take about 4 - 6 weeks for the boat to get here if it doesn't go via the us.
They way things are looking the vic d3 orders will be delivered before mine. I must have bought from the same dealer as murat (can't remember the username). Next time i'll have to order from mudgee
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| 29th Apr 2007 12:07 pm |
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davo
Member Since: 09 Jan 2007
Location: sydney
Posts: 36
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I picked up my car last Friday afternoon.
Quite strangely I have driven D3's off road my times but not on road !
As I drove home I found it hard to belive just how quiet it is on the black top. The LR snorkel has very little wind noise even at Freeway speeds.
It embarrases many sedans for isolating road noise
The deseil is very tight and almost groans on take off, but quicky settles.
A very impressive truck even my wife said when comming back from a family vist to Campbelltown (200km round trip). Gee its comfortable. So I guess I can keep it!
by the way, the build date was Feb 07
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| 29th Apr 2007 11:13 pm |
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mtb
Member Since: 08 Dec 2006
Location: sydney
Posts: 32
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Still waiting ... waiting..... waiting .... 
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| 30th Apr 2007 5:55 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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mtb  WTF? Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 30th Apr 2007 7:08 am |
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razzle
Member Since: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Tas
Posts: 170
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I am interested if you think the 07 TDV6 engine is loud, ie tappet noise.
I mostly don't notice it, but on some days it really makes me Pi**ed off. Trust me, what could go wrong?
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| 2nd May 2007 11:02 pm |
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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 377
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Hi Razzle,
Yes it does have a typical diesel tappet sound to it especially when it is cold or under load. BUT nothing that doesnt settle down. It doesnt seem to have as loud a sound as my D2 TD5 did when I hear it reflected back when using drive thrus.
Where in Tassie are you? I lived in Hobart for 20 years and am going there for 10 days from 26 June. regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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| 2nd May 2007 11:07 pm |
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Gareth
Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26775
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Guys, I drive an early Nov 04 D3 day to day, and she is quiet and smooth, but a little hesitant at times. This week, she went into the dealer for some repairs, and they lent me a brand spanking new 07 TDV6GS.
The first thing I noticed was that the engine was louder and definitly more clattery than mine. However, it was much more responsive and smoother in its power delivery.
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| 2nd May 2007 11:20 pm |
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