Mossy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
Location: Hollyoaks, UK
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Hi Roberto,
This is my second V8 D3 - and has been trouble free once the enhancement programme was carried out. Did have a compressor failure early on but that's not V8 specifc and again is sorted if the car has had the enhancement done.
One thing to check is that the car has had a replacement fuel tank. There was a UK recall on 04 / 05 models petrol models (I'm sure someone will correct me if it includes early 06 too) and I'm guessing Europe-wide, to replace. Worth checking.
Mechanically though... it's superb and that V8? Well, I think you're going to be more than pleased  D3 HSE V8...
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 22nd Nov 2006 8:10 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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2nd V8  damn, I forgot you'd had another... lucky boy.
And yup. Heard a V8 in London recently and it rocks !!!
I hear the TDV8 rocks too... shame its only in the girlie RRS though.
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| 22nd Nov 2006 8:53 pm |
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Mossy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
Location: Hollyoaks, UK
Posts: 2684
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simon wrote:...I hear the TDV8 rocks too... shame its only in the girlie RRS though.
Ever the optimist - give it time 8) D3 HSE V8...
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| 23rd Nov 2006 9:34 am |
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robertofollia
Member Since: 16 Aug 2006
Location: Sometimes over here, and sometimes over there
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Hi,
that V8 is registered in Germany in 12/2004 and has less than 15K miles on the clock (about 22.000 Kms). It's a SE with cloth upholstery (I preferred leather), but navigation, adaptative headlights (I prefer traditional headlights). Seems it's the typical ex-demo vehicle, as susch a low mileage is not common for a 2 year old vehicle.
I don't have access to the info, as I would need the VIN to pass it on to my dealer.
Then there's the money question. I need a leasing, ordinary loan won't go. My bank is checking the possibility to lease an imported 2nd hand car, very difficult indeed. So the Bank Manager is the one to hear. If he gives his approval, I'll buy a ticket to northern Germany and o back driving (with my OBDII scanner with me, just to be safe).
Thanks all. Mossy, as you are repeating engine, seems your previous experience was simply very good.
My head goes to the RRS or FFRR, but my heart goes for the Disco 3. And that will be Regards, Robert
Only a closed filling station can prevent me from reaching my destination
1992 Santana 88"SWB petrol
1995 RRClassic 300Tdi
1999 D2 V8 manual coiler
2004 D2 Td5... SOLD!
2006 D3 V8 SE
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| 23rd Nov 2006 8:07 pm |
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Mossy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
Location: Hollyoaks, UK
Posts: 2684
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robertofollia wrote:.... Mossy, as you are repeating engine, seems your previous experience was simply very good.
And dont go RRS - we'll only make fun of you.  D3 HSE V8...
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| 23rd Nov 2006 8:19 pm |
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