Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 840
My first D3
I have just picked up my first D3. 55 reg.
Happiest man alive right now.
I will put some pictures up soon.
Thanks must go to Steve "Woolmeister" for his help it checking it out as well as everyone else on here for all the invaluable information.
Off for another drive!!!
19th Dec 2013 3:15 pm
Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
Posts: 3464
You're welcome, Simon.
You've got yourself a very nice example there. Supremely well maintained and specced. Nice one.
First mod has to be a new steering wheel, though!
Post some photos!
Steve2021 BMW iX3 Premier Edition in Carbon Black ⚡️🔌
2019 Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 Tdi 190 DSG Sportline in Quartz Grey. Excellent vehicle. Gone.
2017 Discovery Sport HSE Auto in Carpathian Grey and Ebony Leather. Modern JLR Junk. Gone.
2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual in Zermatt Silver with Ebony Cloth (143k) Gone, but now patrolling the Asia section of the West Midlands Safari Park!
19th Dec 2013 3:18 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Congratulations.....some very good and helpful people on here,of which Steve is one
What colour spec etc ?"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
19th Dec 2013 3:19 pm
Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
Posts: 3464
Bonatti (or is it Stornoway?) HSE with totally unmarked black leather. Previous owner just spent a shed load getting the suspension and every else sorted before Simon bought it. Very tidy car. 2021 BMW iX3 Premier Edition in Carbon Black ⚡️🔌
2019 Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 Tdi 190 DSG Sportline in Quartz Grey. Excellent vehicle. Gone.
2017 Discovery Sport HSE Auto in Carpathian Grey and Ebony Leather. Modern JLR Junk. Gone.
2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual in Zermatt Silver with Ebony Cloth (143k) Gone, but now patrolling the Asia section of the West Midlands Safari Park!
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19th Dec 2013 3:21 pm
rockcrawler
Member Since: 31 Oct 2012
Location: Ferring
Posts: 2884
Welcome SWR
Hope your piggy bank is not too empty as it wont be too long before you want to buy some toys for it D3 Metropolis Bonatti Grey-Alpaca Leather-adaptive headlights-fridge-EGR blanking kit-Harmen Karden-Cruise-4x4 info enabled-Tinted Windows-Heated F&R Seats-Rosen rear Entertainment-LED'S everywhere -Smoked Side Repeaters-Rear Aircon-Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme-Puddle and Footwell Lamps-Stainless Steel Side Protection Tubes- NEW ASHTRAY ( thanks to dsd1036 )
Club BAS Remote FBH
Club MXS10 Ctek
Club Beanie Grill
Rear D4 Lamps
Geoff Gearbox Flush
BAS Remap
19th Dec 2013 3:32 pm
SWR
Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 840
Thanks guys,
unfortunately the piggy bank is pretty empty at the moment. Hopefully I will get at least a couple of pain free months before having to splash the cash.
Steve you are right, a new smooth steering wheel is at the top of the list, followed by a new spare wheel winch, spare wheel & RLD protector. I also would like front and rear like guards and roof rack and ladder (not sure which make yet)
I was having a riffle through the cubby holes today, and the previous owner has left a complete full set of bulbs, high viz jackets, puncture repair seal, first aid kit, and a 165 bar 12v compressor.
All in all feeling very lucky right now.
So while funds are a little low the question is, which disco 3 sticker would best suit a Bonatti grey D3 with factory fitted privacy glass. I presume it has to be an external application sticker.
cheers
19th Dec 2013 10:37 pm
SWR
Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 840
Proud owner
19th Dec 2013 11:15 pm
marcros
Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: Leeds
Posts: 141
There is the £15 fix for the steering wheel on here, using nail varnish remover and an eBay kit. I plan to try this on mine when I can collect it- Santander loan paperwork somewhere in the post at present! It might be better in spring so the paint/sealer dries a bit better though.
I have also got a 55 plate hse in bonatti grey but with the alpaca leather. It looks eaqually good with either- really nice colour I think.
Nice motor, mines the same age, you have a great set of wheelsMark
Remember its only an obsession....
Mods:
Original Beanie Narpy Grill, Black lettering, De-Tango'ed, Side steps, Hids LEDs upgrade, Halo DRL, Smoked side repeaters, D4 Bluetooth upgrade, Flacks magic with the fault mate, Upgraded D4 compressor, ERG's blanked, Tints, D4 rear lights, Short rails & cross bars, LR Ladder. Reversing camera (needs activating!!)
Tidy Motor, Great colour. It looks well with the spot lights too, I think they are to be my next upgrade, I'm fancying the WARN Spotlights with side light bulb, they have a full fitting kit and colour match my Zermatt Silver d3.
You reminded me of the sticker too, been meaning to get one for a while and keep getting sidetracked !If in doubt, It's time for a Cuppa.
Land Rover Level 2 Off Road Course Completed (Peckforton Castle LRE).
2009 Discovery 3 2.7 TdV6 SE. Zermatt Silver. Gone but not forgotten
2007 Discovery 3 2.7 TdV6 SE. Zermatt Silver. Gone but not forgotten
2006 DEFENDER Td5. Green. Gone but not forgotten
Tin tenter.
2013 John Cooper Works GP Mini for SWMBO.
20th Dec 2013 8:49 am
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9425
Very nice looking car Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
20th Dec 2013 9:20 am
Whistler
Member Since: 30 Oct 2013
Location: Hawarden North Wales
Posts: 47
Tidy Current drive Disco 2 "Humphrey" Dynachiped and off road prepped
Looking for a 2006+ D3
20th Dec 2013 9:24 am
SWR
Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 840
So ran out this morning in -1 deg C and to my delight the FBH kicked it on start up. A little wait for the glow plugs but started no problem.
Still smitten!!
20th Dec 2013 12:32 pm
SWR
Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 840
So finally got around to getting the Disco3 stickers.
I like the orange on black.
Will look even better when clean.
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D3 HSE TDV6 Auto. Bonatti Grey.
Mods:
V8 Brake upgrade (front Only), Full height Luggage guard, Rubber mats all round, RLD spare wheel protector, Terra Firma Steering and Transmission guard, Smoooooth Nappa steering wheel, Clock on dash and Reverse home lights. National Luna split charge system, front and rear light guards, Danhag GSM (on loan), JE stage 1 remap... Zero money
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