Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
Another TDV6 - 3 l
25th Jul 2008 5:48 pm
dick dastardly
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: wiggleigh bottom
Posts: 1112
Merc GL, 4L V8 motorThere's one wheel on my wagon, but i'm still rollin' along, it's the cherokee, they're after me, but I'm singing a happy song
25th Jul 2008 7:24 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
A beer or two
25th Jul 2008 7:47 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
Take that to mean by the barrel
25th Jul 2008 8:07 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Probably a one year old TDV6 HSE or hold onto the current one and add some more goodies.
Can't se anything else coming up that looks as good.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
26th Jul 2008 3:43 am
Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
D3 V8 - drove one today - eish........... the power and sound . My experience with the TDV6 is that the engine is too fickle for Africa conditions
With extra tank and "Baben type" shocks and .................. sponsor for fuel Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
26th Jul 2008 2:04 pm
TiaanS
Member Since: 25 May 2007
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 200
Agree with Deon, D3 V8,
Probably will go for the new S spec
26th Jul 2008 3:01 pm
n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
Posts: 1161
Don't shoot me but.....as much as I love the D3 I will prob go for a normal car next time, BMW 530d touring or similar....with the mileage I do and UK tax it'll be a car next time....D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
3.6 TDV8 Vogue
XC90 SE Lux
A8 Quattro TDi
D3 SE
26th Jul 2008 3:29 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72826
Same thoughts have crossed my mind.
26th Jul 2008 3:36 pm
Jimbo the Great
Member Since: 29 Apr 2008
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 31
A Vespa???
With the fuel price these days my disco will be used to keep chickens in
26th Jul 2008 9:44 pm
Desert Traveller
Member Since: 06 Aug 2006
Location: The Gabba - QLD
Posts: 420
Something with a TDV8 in a couple of years. Had a drive of RRS TDV8 on the weekend, love the torque.06 TDV6 SE with many LR and after-market extras. Used only on weekends and trips out west.
Audi TT Roadster (Daily and around town drive)
VW Eos TDI For Sale
Previously 01 TD5 and 94 TDI
Don't shoot me but.....as much as I love the D3 I will prob go for a normal car next time, BMW 530d touring or similar....with the mileage I do and UK tax it'll be a car next time....
Crossed my mind too. I may look at an E280CDI or a 530D. But I'll also look at another D3 and weigh it up.Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
28th Jul 2008 5:17 am
Sandlover
Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Windhoek
Posts: 83
Another D3, but this time the V8 S as per Deon and Tiaan - and for the same reasons.
When I got mine back after a month, I had forgotten how wonderful this vehicle is and how much I had missed it. The SWMBO couldn't understand why I was so happy again.
My only problems have all been to do with diesel and the V8 would correct any of those concerns.
28th Jul 2008 8:01 am
Rev
Member Since: 19 Oct 2007
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 43
I have a V8 S, and I havent had any problems with it...
The fuel consumption isnt that bad either (Depends on your driving). I generally get 10-11 litres per 100km on the long drive. Town driving can get really scary if you have a heavy foot.
Tried to sell it a few times but on the way to the dealership I changed my mind, the feel of it is simply amazing (Power, Smooth Drive, Off Road capabilities, and the list goes on)
You really appreciate it after you drive a rental Polo for 300km and then get in the Disco (I think AVIS should rent Disco's).
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. My experience with the TDV6 is that the engine is too fickle for Africa conditions
as per Deon and Tiaan - and for the same reasons.
