k1w1
Member Since: 02 Jan 2006
Location: High Wycombe
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HSE auto broke down again this morning. Errors all over the place and unable to reset/reboot. L/R to attend soon.
All this after install of latest s/w 6 weeks ago to cure similar problem. Has been fine up to know. I gave it one more chance then, but being of a generous nature, will extend that ONE LAST TIME.
Now, wanting to hedge my bets, I'm thinking of alternative vehicles.
I know you guys are fanatical about the D3 (and I know why that is - it's great - when it's working), but IF you had a 2nd choice, what make/model would you choose?
No smart  "a new D3" comments please.
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 19th Jul 2006 9:56 am |
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k1w1
Member Since: 02 Jan 2006
Location: High Wycombe
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I should add that, being a 4x4 (higher ride) fan, it would need to be your 2nd choice 4x4-style vehicle.
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| 19th Jul 2006 9:59 am |
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zebadee
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: The Magic Roundabout
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Simple...................
Range Rover Sport 8)
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| 19th Jul 2006 10:05 am |
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SuperMan
Member Since: 17 Jun 2006
Location: Surrey
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being a previous owner of a x5 v10 touareg and RR I can tell you they all have there faults stick to the discovery what else is there to choose from F&M
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| 19th Jul 2006 10:08 am |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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If I had / wanted to change, it would be the RR Sport as well 
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| 19th Jul 2006 10:12 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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MMMmm. .....me too....Supercharged 8)
Have to sell the wife & child though  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 19th Jul 2006 10:14 am |
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k1w1
Member Since: 02 Jan 2006
Location: High Wycombe
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OK, let's try that again.
If you were forced into a non-L/R product, what would it be?
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| 19th Jul 2006 10:20 am |
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Jamo
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Esperance, Western Australia
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Do lamborghini still make a 4WD?? Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
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| 19th Jul 2006 10:26 am |
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blue meanie
D3 Decade
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
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how about a BM535D tourer? quick as you like and still 35mpg...  and theeeeennn......???
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| 19th Jul 2006 10:31 am |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Sorry, there's nothing else to compare with - it's a bit like saying 'I don't like apples any more, are there any pears that taste the same?' 
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| 19th Jul 2006 10:35 am |
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SuperMan
Member Since: 17 Jun 2006
Location: Surrey
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well you have the merc ml but they have problems also how about waiting on the new mits shogun maybe nissan pathfinder or lexus rx bit of a soft off roader though. F&M
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| 19th Jul 2006 10:38 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
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If you want to rough it a bit then the Nissan Pathfinder SVE is fully loaded and around £30k....BMW X5 is due for a facelift very shortly ..but will be a dog off-road......Merc ML, Toerag and Q7 thingy are just too .....well.... German......the Porsches Pepper pig whilst German is a technical marvel but god damn ugly !
So we're back to D3 or rrsport then 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 19th Jul 2006 10:40 am |
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Jonhklee
Member Since: 27 Feb 2006
Location: Manchester
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Sorry to hear about the D3 being a trouble maker! My simpler TDV6 7 has been simple and trouble free. Thought less gadget = simpler life
If only I had the money.....I would look at the new Merc GL! But then I will have to sell off my right kidney to pay for it!
Q7? >>>>>>>>>> If you like a jacked up audi saloon lookalike! and will never off road....
X5>>>>>>>>>>> nah! common
XC90>>>>>>>> Zzzzzz!!!
Jeep>>>>>>>> if you want a D3 copy
ML>>>>>>>>>> Hmmm a bit feminent
Nissan>>>>>>> rough but rugged
Toyota>>>>>>> Bouncy bouncy reliable
VW and Porsche >>>>>>>> ewww...... only the Turbo S....
You can always wait for the Bentley.....ewww
Then again none will seat 7 comfortably and look subtly classy...... I like the way a D3 is a discreet vehicle.... Jonhklee
Bonatti Met Grey D3 TDV6 Auto, Leather, RR20", Bluetooth, PDC.....
Manganese Met Brown 1980 Mercedes 350SL
Silver 2000 Yaris 1.3SR
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| 19th Jul 2006 10:59 am |
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k1w1
Member Since: 02 Jan 2006
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 90
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Yeah - discreetly parked on my drive 'cos it ain't working.
I agree the choice is not easy (after owning a D3).
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| 19th Jul 2006 11:03 am |
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KrZ
Member Since: 15 Jun 2006
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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What is most important to you?
Good off roading ability
7 seats
Reliability
Heavy weight (safer)
Badge (image)
Cost of ownership (Fuel economy/services etc)
drving position (high vis)
Residual value
??
its very difficult to think of an another vehicle unless you tell us what preferences you have on the new vehicle..
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| 19th Jul 2006 11:14 am |
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