Had a Disco 2003 from new for three years and loved it. Great in the mountains, and took us to, and through, the deserts and mountains of New Mexico, Colrado and Utah twice with nary a problem. But the new (last month) LE3 is light-years ahead. Still getting used to all the Bells and Whistles, and still fiddling with the seat positions, but otherwise a great investment.
It's started snowing in earnest today and I'm itching to get out there. The only criticism I have is that the Canadian dealers clap Wranglers on as base tyres. I changed the Disco to Michelins for the road and the difference was astonishing. I'm hoping Santa will bring me a set of Pirelli Scorpions with wheels.
22nd Nov 2006 6:56 pm
davesimmons
Member Since: 11 Feb 2006
Location: Alberta
Posts: 733
you don't want one it's aload of crap compared to the Disco 200. Smooth gear changes, taught suspension blah blah blah, it's not what it's cracked up to be. No no you need a Diahatsu Field Track.
Only pulling yer leg, get it bought
23rd Nov 2006 12:14 am
smwilk
Member Since: 15 Oct 2006
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 44
I currently have a D2 and D3 until I can sell the D2! Love them both but D3 certainly a much more refined road car. Fuel economy is about the same, haven't had the D3 offroad yet. D2 has 100,000 km with no problems except replacing fuel block. Hope D3 is just as reliable!!
23rd Nov 2006 12:38 am
Swifty
Member Since: 13 Sep 2006
Location: here
Posts: 245
never had a D2 - never wanted one.
Got a D3 - loving it.
JFDI
23rd Nov 2006 12:42 am
TonyH
Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire
Posts: 211
I changed from a D2 to D3 in March 2006, no problems to date. The difference between the two models is incredible. D3...better ride, more power, particularly noticeable when towing. Fuel consumption is about the same if you drive carefully. Go for the auto box, don't even consider manual.
Beware that the 5-seat does not have air suspension, don't know about height adjustment.*Disco3 7-seat Auto
March 2006
Zermatt silver
*Disco TD5 GS Manual
2001
Epson Green
108,000 miles without a single problem
*Disco TD200 Manual
1993
Bonatti Grey
55,000 trouble-free miles
*Various company cars, no comparison
"Beware that the 5-seat does not have air suspension, don't know about height adjustment."
Ummm---depends where you buy it. My Canadian '06 HSE V8 5 seater has air suspension. And given we had several inches of snow overnight, thank goodness for the "Snow and Ice" setting. I was initially sceptical that the dial-a-drive would really make much difference. Driving Madam to work this morning made me a convert. Also noticed that the acceleration lag disappeared when in the Snow'n Ice setting. Now that's useful.Good Judgement is the result of Experience which is the result of Bad Judgement.
23rd Nov 2006 5:08 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
5 seater plus Air & TR is not a standard build in the UK - though you can order it as a special - someone on here from the UK has oneSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
we have a number of 5 seats with aur susp (would never order one without it) as we have a small hire fleet and they give great value 2nd hand if you don't nee 7 seats!Lakeland Land Rover
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24th Nov 2006 8:58 am
slujon
Member Since: 24 Nov 2006
Location: Saint Lucia
Posts: 3
I am picking up my disco three today, here in St. lucia you can get a 5 seat SE with air suspension, auto ext, pretty much fully loaded.
go figure?
Jon
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24th Nov 2006 10:58 am
Valleyforge
Member Since: 16 Nov 2006
Location: Westmorland actually
Posts: 188
St Lucia, very nice. Wots sunshine like, I've forgotten. webbed feet city here. Thanks for all the comments, they go a good way to allaying some of what must have been early issues. I'll probably eventually go for an HSE + a few bits & bobs in due course, & just take out the back seats. (thats where an inflatable dinghy & dog gets thrown in.). Of course - I could just keep the D2 & upgrade the boat to that nice classic 27' Searay Pachanga (2 x 7.2 litre mercruisers) thats still for sale ...
24th Nov 2006 2:03 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Valleyforge wrote:
just take out the back seats.
No need - they fold flat in the floor and it doesn't take much to protect them from the kind of cr*p that kicks around in the boot of an 'outdoors' carSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
24th Nov 2006 2:52 pm
randalls
Member Since: 02 Mar 2006
Location: aberdeenshire
Posts: 703
yep had a D2 - 2003. I have fond memories for it, it was very reliable, great in the snow, but not good comfort wise for a 1300 mile motorway round trip. And realisitically as others have said it is a bit of a tractor compared to a D3. The air suspension is light years away from the D3 coils. I used to get bounced off the celing in the D2 if I went above 10mph up my track, the D3 can do it at 40 & you just feel the odd tingle !!!! Driving The D3 (HSE) is like sitting in your fav armchair & being transported in luxury to your destination. I never seem to have the excellent music system under 25 on the volume these days as it's better than my home system !!!!
Oh yes and despite the scare stories I have found the pre-heating great so far this winter, the car really warms up quickly.
No electrical problems so far...apart from some errant mirror alignment, and I had to have the lower steering shaft replaced under warranty as it was clunking over the rough. 2007 TDV6 HSE 'Silver Lady'. With 'free' privacy glass LOL.
Taking the greenpi$$ is: Green taxing your citizens more & using some of the money to buy nukes.
25th Nov 2006 10:47 am
william watson
Member Since: 26 Nov 2006
Location: AYRSHIRE
Posts: 10
I am on my second one now, love it tdv6 hse, auto. not any problems at all with this one, one or two with the first just wee silly things. I agree with all the comments made above. I pull a very large caravan all over the uk, france, etc. plenty of power and comfort. Iv'e tried the germans, americans, jap 4x4's none come close. go on treat yourself your a long time dead.
cheers wullie. 8)Disco 3 2006, HSE tdv6 / Java black R/R sport HSE
26th Nov 2006 9:45 pm
Valleyforge
Member Since: 16 Nov 2006
Location: Westmorland actually
Posts: 188
Well, new one ordered, HSE with a few bits & bobs, teal blue.
4th Dec 2006 9:16 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73134
Outstanding!
Don't forget the disco3.co.uk sticker for the back & the wellies for the mud. 8)
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