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Might be swapping the D2 for D3

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bigfatsi:
Another ex D3 owner and disco3.co.uk member here.

Brilliant car, ultimate family motor really. Excellent off road, completely different to a D2 in almost every way. But very unreliable. Tesco warranty got hammered and then had to switch to Warranty Direct. Started to get pricey. Can't see them getting better with age, only worse.

Summation, buy as new as you can with a cast iron warranty and put a few quid away for repairs in the longer term. If you're looking at an older model and you're not rich (I'm not, hence an ex D3 owner) then beware.

HTH

Simon

Terminus:
I'm also a member of the disco3 forum and generally there is often a lot of negative press about the D3  but taken in context as far as I'm concerned it's a very good car. I have a 2005 D3 and have had no major issues with it at all.  I've changed the discs and pads which you would have to do on any car as for every 20k? Not in my experience.  You'll find more happy owners that sad ones and remember 100 negative comments on the internet doesn't represent the thousands of happy owners   :cheesy:

As a car it really is a beast both on and off road, it perfoms where many others fail to achieve.  Yes you can get issues but with so many toys it is inevitable something will need fixed from time to time, show me a car that doesn't.  Even better show me a LandRover that doesn't! :grin:

I looked at the D4 and you know what .... they can keep it, they made it too bling and took out the functional and tried to go all Range Rover a bit too much with colour coded wheelarches and bumpers etc etc.  The cup holders were moved back and now try using them, not unless you're double jointed  :shocked:

I'd say if anyone is thinking of a D3 go for it because it truly does put a huge grin on your face!

jay2578:
Thanks for all your views guys, but after much deliberation and many expensive repairs on the D2 I have decided I`m going back to old defenders that I can fix with spit, chewing gum, electrical tape and wood when it breaks.
 Seriously, it has had a good bit of money spent on it, I think the most expensive thing I bought for the 110 when I had it was 4x new fuel pipes, which cost around

Terminus:
True the Defender is easier to fix  :laugh: a fine 4x4, all the best with your next motor.

You could wait and get the skoda yeti .. no wait sorry DC100  :laugh: if it ever comes out in it's current somewhat ugly and overworked concept.

jay2578:
No thanks! That thing is nasty! I was trying to describe it to the wife when a Yeti came around the corner "like that" I said.
 Her reply is not suitable for Mud club forum members, your ears are too delicate! lol

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