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Charliecloud
 


Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3
Happiness is a V8


For 2 years I was on the look out for a low mileage well looked after D3 V8 HSE. I almost gave up, I looked at getting a D4 8 speed, even though I am doing less than 5k a year. Just as I was about to pull the trigger on a Aintree Green D4, I found a low mileage D3 V8 at a fairly local dealers.

A phone call revealed that someone had beaten to me and put a deposit down on it blind, as the dealer had not put up any pictures. I was promised a call if the sale didn't go ahead. Next day dealer rings and tells me it's available as the buyer didn't like the colour of the interior.

I went that afternoon and this 1 owner Bonatti Grey V8 HSE with just 53k on the clock in totally stock condition beckoned me to become her new owner.

The dealer was really helpful and even gave me the option to swap the interior over to black if I wanted. I put down a deposit and agreed to pick it up as soon as the dealer had sorted a few issues.

Today I picked her up Very Happy

I already had a set of D4 rear lights and a grill - only got the rear lights fitted before it rained, so grill tomorrow.

Loving the smooth V8 Thumbs Up

The dealer fitted the 'DISCOVERY' lettering,said if I wanted it back to stock just to give them a call









  
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DSL
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Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Ukraine 

2012MY & onwards rear lights, previous owner?

Very nice. Thumbs Up
   
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toolbox 28
 


Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4

very nice, got a v8 se myself and I agree the're very smooth, bit thirsty but who cares! I envy your mileage, mines on a 151000 but still going strong, enjoy Thumbs Up
 54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm 
 
Post #177071828th Jan 2017 9:13 pm
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plocker
 


Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Nice colour 8) wish mine had only done that mileage Big Cry
 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey  
Post #177072828th Jan 2017 9:29 pm
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pjm-84
 


Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
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Well done.....

The V8 is worth the wait! Great colour and what a find with that mileage. Mr. Green
  
Post #177073228th Jan 2017 9:32 pm
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Mogwyth
 


Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976

Wales 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Welcome to a fairly exclusive club!
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05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
 
 
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lynalldiscovery
 


Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Metropolis LE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Do the v8 petrols have egr?
I ask as both mine and the wifes old v6/8 petrol cars had egr.
  
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dragonoak4x4
 


Member Since: 27 Jan 2017
Location: Misson, Nr Doncaster
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

I know that feeling I have only had mine for less than a week now , not as low miles as yours but still under 100k . I have totally fallen for her . Such a great ride and smooth as glass.
 D3 V8 SE LPG
Range Rover 4.4TDV8 Westminster
Volvo V90 T6 Recharge speeding ticket machine(Sold)
Triumph Stag 1973 
 
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dragonoak4x4
 


Member Since: 27 Jan 2017
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

The pictures look great . Meant to ask if the lights are a straight swap ?
 D3 V8 SE LPG
Range Rover 4.4TDV8 Westminster
Volvo V90 T6 Recharge speeding ticket machine(Sold)
Triumph Stag 1973 
 
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Dusty
 


Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Good find with that mileage.

I gave up looking in the end. I only found one with a suitable mileage but didn't like the colour Sad

Owned many a RR with a V8 and it will certainly get you smiling when you press the 'Go' peddle. Also if you're not covering the mileage the MPG doesn't get too tiresome. Good luck Thumbs Up
 Discovery 4 HSE
SDV6
2015 
 
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Charliecloud
 


Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

dragonoak4x4 wrote:
The pictures look great . Meant to ask if the lights are a straight swap ?


Yes, they are. Just make sure you have resistors fitted to them,or the indicator on the dash goes at double speed. Lots for sale - just buy OEM / Valeo
  
Post #177084629th Jan 2017 9:41 am
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Charliecloud
 


Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Dusty wrote:
Good find with that mileage.

I gave up looking in the end. I only found one with a suitable mileage but didn't like the colour Sad

Owned many a RR with a V8 and it will certainly get you smiling when you press the 'Go' peddle. Also if you're not covering the mileage the MPG doesn't get too tiresome. Good luck Thumbs Up


Luck must have been on my side, as I was 12 hours away from a D4. I didn't want black, as had too many black cars. Wasn't keen on Tonga, would have had a silver or red, not that I have ever seen a red D3 V8. Bonatti is one of those colours that doesn't require huge effort to look good. Thumbs Up
  
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lynalldiscovery
 


Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Metropolis LE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

So true just washed mine and whilst you can see its been cleaned its not massively different, also cleaned wifes silver car bloody hell filthy or what Shocked
  
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DSL
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Have had my silver D4 since September and it's just getting to a light silvery grey. I wonder what shade it'll get to by the time it gets washed after the service in May. Laughing Laughing
   
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Mogwyth
 


Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
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Wales 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

lynalldiscovery wrote:
Do the v8 petrols have egr?
I ask as both mine and the wifes old v6/8 petrol cars had egr.


Yes.
 ==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
 
 
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