Member Since: 16 Sep 2018
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 18
D3 10 years old, The future.. advice wanted.
So bought and in love with my new 57 plate D3 (who
my 3yrs old daughter has named Robbie Rob) and my
Question Id really appreciate answering by you guys is this: Will my D3 be
around 5,10,20 years from now if I maintain it like a
Defender or is the future of the D3 the scrap yard?
Will it be a classic?
Please bother to answer if you have a valid opinion it will be much
appreciated!!
10th Oct 2018 8:17 am
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20731
Maintain it like a Defender, and it will fall apart, just like a Defender
If you do intend to keep it for a long time, I'd strongly advise having some rustproofing done. It won't be cheap, but it will save it from the scrap heap...
My own car looked like this:
After a bit of scraping and wire brushing:
While it doesn't look good, it has been caught early enough, and with a decent treatment, will last a long, long time My D3 Build Thread
Is the Disco1 seen as a classic? Arguably not, but depends on your definition.
Will you even be allowed to own and run a diesel engine in a private vehicle in 20 years time?
Will you be able to get some of the vehicle specific parts?
I'm going to suggest that no, it's not going to be a classic and all UK Disco 3s will be scrap fodder within 10-12 years.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
10th Oct 2018 8:44 am
Jeffwoad
Member Since: 16 Sep 2018
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 18
Wow a answer from the legend himself, much appreciated, What exactly
should I tell my garage I want doing (just so there’s no Cock up on my behalf)
10th Oct 2018 8:48 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26701
I’m with Nodosh on this. I don’t think it will be corrosion that kills most Disco 3/4’s. It will be the availability of affordable parts and the cost to fit them, for a complex vehicle, which has a limited value.
10th Oct 2018 8:49 am
Jeffwoad
Member Since: 16 Sep 2018
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 18
NoDosh ..... that’s sad but thanks for answering!
10th Oct 2018 8:50 am
Jeffwoad
Member Since: 16 Sep 2018
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 18
Thanks Gareth, I guess that makes sense logically but you guys (and now myself)
seam to love these beasts with a passion.... will that change or is it just not enough
on it own?
10th Oct 2018 8:54 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13909
Low Emission Zones will kill the D3. The future for the D3 is scrap.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
10th Oct 2018 9:06 am
James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Wirral, UK
Posts: 3067
Well this is cheerful for a sunny Wednesday morningD4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - Gone to someone with less sense and more time to enjoy it
2016 Toyota Hilux Invincible - Liberating experience
10th Oct 2018 9:07 am
Jeffwoad
Member Since: 16 Sep 2018
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 18
There’s a few handsome Disco2 still around (mostly in black)
now 15 odd years old starting to edge towards the classic zone
But I take your point about emissions etc. I don’t like the newest Discovery
I think it’s become more “family car that you can take off road “ than
“Off road vehicle that can take a family “ and that’s sad.
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10th Oct 2018 9:08 am
vanpeebles
Member Since: 20 Mar 2018
Location: North East
Posts: 150
Play it by ear, I think diesel and petrol will around for a long time yet.
10th Oct 2018 9:09 am
Jeffwoad
Member Since: 16 Sep 2018
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 18
James W....ha yes I was hoping for a passionate uplifting
response but feel a bit deflated now!
10th Oct 2018 9:11 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13909
vanpeebles wrote:
Play it by ear, I think diesel and petrol will around for a long time yet.
True but for Euro 6 + cars. Euro 3 and 4 cars will be taxed out with LEZ charges. The Government is pushing councils to do more on air quality and do it quickly. Expect to see a rapid rise in LEZs in the next two years.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
10th Oct 2018 9:15 am
vanpeebles
Member Since: 20 Mar 2018
Location: North East
Posts: 150
Would that not be the same for all the old/classic cars anyway?
10th Oct 2018 9:36 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72787
Gareth wrote:
I’m with Nodosh on this. I don’t think it will be corrosion that kills most Disco 3/4’s. It will be the availability of affordable parts and the cost to fit them, for a complex vehicle, which has a limited value.
Agreed, keeping it long term assumes nothing big and spinny doesn’t stop playing. Engine and gearboxspring to mind, my engine died 4K miles after I had the gearbox reconditioned. Money right down the pan. Don’t make the mistake I made and assumed she’ll live for ever.
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