The D3 must be one of the world’s most comfortable cars
In the last 48 hours, I’ve spend 32 hours in the driving seat of my new D3 and in this time I’ve covered 1,400 miles. Some of this time was sitting in congestion, eating and getting a few hours sleep in an M1 Moto car park. But of course most of this was driving, from Didcot (Oxfordshire) to York, then Selby, then back to Didcot, then Cornwall, then Oxfordshire, then back to Selby, then Hull, then Leicester and then back home.
I’ve found the D3 extremely comfortable and by far the best car to spend such a long period of time in. I didn’t suffer any aches or stiff legs (which I would normally get on long journeys) and I’ve been extremely impressed on how comfortable the front seat has been, even though I wouldn’t have considered it to be anything special before.
The downside is I’ve spent £210 in diesel in just two days and have only been averaging 25mpg. Also the headrests are far too hard when you’re trying to sleep in the front seat, but the seat does go back enough to be comfortable otherwise. Just wish you could get some heat without running the engine – wish the pre-heater could be programmed! Oh, and I’ve probably put on a stone from eating too many McDonalds and KCF.Matt
I completely agree, I've had my LR3 V8 SE since mid february, just drove it back from Colorado to New Jersey by myself (1800 about), and didn't feel tired or stiff at all the entire way. But when i did the same trip in my explorer I felt like I was 80 years old after the drive was through, and I"m only 21.
Ditto, I drove from Salt Lake to Tahoe, around Tahoe Lake, then up to Squaw in the same day and I felt like I could have easily kept going. My Cherokee had pretty comfortable seats, but compared to the D3, they now feel like a bed of nails.
2nd Jun 2006 3:09 pm
cornwallboy
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I can confirm Matt's Tour of Britain, as his leg down to Cornwall was to pick up some tyres from me.
But what he doesn't tell you that he tends regularly to "nodd off" on the m6 and assorted motorways!
I can confirm Matt's Tour of Britain, as his leg down to Cornwall was to pick up some tyres from me.
Nice to meet you the other day. Lovely part of the work you live in.
After leaving you, I had to go to Selby via home. Got there at 2am!Matt
2nd Jun 2006 3:58 pm
Jonhklee
Member Since: 27 Feb 2006
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Try flattening all the rear seat and the D3 is a very comfortable place indeed!! Just make sure you place the luggage mat over the gap between the 2nd and 3rd row of seat......
Keep a pillow and a blanket in the car too...... Jonhklee
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2nd Jun 2006 5:20 pm
Smarticus
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Jonhklee wrote:
Just make sure you place the luggage mat over the gap between the 2nd and 3rd row of seat......
Or better still, put the rear load cover into the gap. That is where it is designed to go and it fits a treat.....Disco 4 TDV6HSE
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2nd Jun 2006 7:48 pm
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I made a cover for the gap out of thin plywood and a 2x4. I covered it with black carpet and it looks like it came from the factory. My dog doesn't fall into the hole anymore.
3rd Jun 2006 2:32 am
Robbie
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SuperNaut wrote:
I made a cover for the gap out of thin plywood and a 2x4. I covered it with black carpet and it looks like it came from the factory. My dog doesn't fall into the hole anymore.
Is this hole still a problem with the load cover clipped into place in the 'floor'?
For general usage it isn't a problem. But for my dog it was, he kept slipping into the cracks.
4th Jun 2006 1:01 am
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
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Matt,
I can only agree with you. I would never consider a long journey before, but now they don't hold any dread.
Yesterday I took a family 'day-trip' to Blackpool and used the third row of seats for the first time. Just under a 500miles return journey to get the kids on the shows at the Pleasure Beach but no issues on the commute to get there. Everyone comfy and the car did not suffer any adverse performance or handling due to the increased payload.
I'm getting quite hardened to motorway miles now and my only complaint was that the passengers needed to stop for a toilet break after 2 hours....where I would not consider Edinburgh to Blackpool a trip where we would need to stop....
4th Jun 2006 11:17 am
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discojkp wrote:
.... the passengers needed to stop for a toilet break after 2 hours....where I would not consider Edinburgh to Blackpool a trip where we would need to stop....
Ahhhh.....that's the magic of the colostymy bag and matching catheter.................. eh John 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
4th Jun 2006 11:24 am
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Battle hardened milage mate......no liquids six hours prior to travelling and only sips of still water to wet the lips when in transit. That way you can travel for 5-6hours without stopping
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