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Doc
 


Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
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United States 2007 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Perth D3 V8 HSE

Hi Guys

Well I am now a D3 owner again after selling my 08 TDV6 in South Africa last month Very Happy . On Saturday I bought PierreJ's 05 V8 HSE Thumbs Up

I must admit that the V8 is smoother and nicer to drive than the oil burner but the fuel bills are going to interesting Whistle

I look forward to many, many trips into the outback and along the WA coastline with the D3 and my offroad trailer.

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.  
Post #67354019th Jul 2010 9:53 am
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Bushwanderer
 


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Hi Doc,
Glad to see that both you and Pierre are sorted. Wink

Best Wishes,
Peter The Bearded Dragon  
Post #67394620th Jul 2010 2:56 am
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Doc
 


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Thanks Bushwanderer, it is good to be here Thumbs Up 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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Welcome Doc....or should I say "g'day"....hope you enjoy your new toy, and when you get sick of driving around on sand come over to the east coast for some real fun in the "high country"....you'll love it. Thumbs Up  
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Doc
 


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Thanks OldSalt, WA is not well endowed with topography, but the beachs are great Thumbs Up 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.  
Post #67397220th Jul 2010 7:11 am
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Member Since: 20 Jun 2010
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Doc,

If you get on to the AULRO forum, there is a WA section which includes trips. From memory there is one possibly next weekend and possibly again in Aug. With the recent rains there will be plenty of mud and ruts in the hills behind Harvey. More than enough to try out the D3's capabilities. Just make sure you have some reasonable rubber (read not HT type).

Cheers Cameron

MY10 D4 HSE (due Aug)
86 RRC (project vehicle)
Husky TE510
Suzuki LTR450  
Post #67472121st Jul 2010 3:49 pm
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Doc
 


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Thanks JonesBoy

I will have a look at the AULRO forum and see what the guys are up to. I did quite a few semi-competitive gates events in quarries in my old D3 TDV6 and the vehicle was awesome Thumbs Up

Thanks
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.  
Post #67493821st Jul 2010 11:46 pm
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Wildrover
 


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Doc

What mileage you getting? I have the TDV6 but the option on a 2005 HSE 4.4 but concerned on the fuel bills.

Cheers

Matt  
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Hi Matt

On the motorways, at 100 km/h, I get about 13 l/100 km and this drops to 15 l/100 km in mixed driving and 17 l/100 km in heavy traffic. The vehicle is quite thirsty but such a pleasure to drive Thumbs Up

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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