Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 26
Finally got a green oval again
Well 2 years after selling my old discovery 3 which was a sterling motor but did require a fair bit spending on it over the 3 years I owned it from 80k-115k but due to doing mountain of short journeys I sold it and went back to a TD5 manual (huge mistake) that lastest 2 months till got new job with company motor. Well after 12 months away with pickups (company car) I missed the comfort so after looking for 7 months I bit the bullet I bought one very nearly bought met’s one but due to work issues I missed it. But found a 2010 HSE at local dealer so paid little more then should but is immaculate full LR history every 7k with just over 60k on clock so after than long winded story you can tell I’m over the moon! Would have preferred an 8 speed but went on condition first. Will add more photos as go not sure what will do with it but done 800miles over Xmas and new year.
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7th Jan 2018 7:12 pm
Phill_818
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 26
But have already had one moment hit a swan coming out of a dyke at 60 just decided to fly as I went past but this was all the damage but still £800 to sort may have to wait a while.
7th Jan 2018 7:16 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73082
7th Jan 2018 7:19 pm
Luapno
Member Since: 27 Sep 2013
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 874
not a good start to your ownership When you are dead, you do not know you are dead. All of the pain is felt by others. The same thing happens when you are stupid.
7th Jan 2018 7:20 pm
Phill_818
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 26
Was heartbroken when it happened but so nice to drive I’m in love again it may use 10mpg more then my Navara but by Christ it’s worth just for opening the door and smiling .
Just have to remember not to look at bonnet to often at the moment
7th Jan 2018 7:24 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1257
More important how was the swan ? Exchanged details ?
7th Jan 2018 8:49 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73082
And was Queen Lizzie 2 informed? ISTR she owns all swans in this land.
2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
7th Jan 2018 9:25 pm
Phill_818
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 26
Knew I’d enjoy this place
Regards to the swan it had one hell of a sore bum but didn’t hang around for details as knew was at fault
7th Jan 2018 9:26 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
DSL wrote:
And was Queen Lizzie 2 informed? ISTR she owns all swans in this land.
Only unmarked mute swans on open water, except on the Thames where the crown granted the rights to the Vintners and the Dyers.==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
7th Jan 2018 9:27 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73082
7th Jan 2018 9:49 pm
JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1879
Nice purchase!
Could a good panel beater assist on the bonnet or is it a new bonnet job?MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD
And you can use the wonga saved for some nice updates!
Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
8th Jan 2018 11:56 am
professorpool
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Woking
Posts: 3213
Have you just tipped yourself over your average "one post per year"???D3 07 SE - still going strong
D3 07 HSE - gone to car heaven
FL1 - gone to Romania
D3 05 HSE - gone to a divorce diet
D1 V8 manual - gone but not forgotten
RR Classic - gone to car heaven
Jeeps, Lexus, X-trails... Too many to name..
8th Jan 2018 1:35 pm
Phill_818
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 26
The price in the end is from panel beater as will need respect as paints cracked around dent. Bonnet looks tempting.
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