Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
Posts: 387
When I collect my Discovery later today , it will be for on-road use, I expect. Much as off-road activities might be fun, I think the scope for them is pretty restricted here in Germany, apart from a few special areas.
Why did I buy a Disco? I commute for over two hours each day, mostly on motorways, so I wanted a car which should be comfortable, quiet inside (for listening to music) and safe. It should also be flexible, with plenty of carrying capacity. As I regularly drive on snowy roads in the winter, I preferred 4-wheel drive (though it is seldom actually needed here). I also like a higher driving position, which is a safety factor.
My last two cars were an Espace (1989) and a VW Caravelle (1999) and I was very happy with both. Indeed, I had ordered a VW Multivan but then changed to the Discovery, mainly because it was quieter (and also because it has a higher towing capacity, though that wasn't so important).
I'm not sure others would see the logic in my choice but maybe, in the end, gut feeling comes into it too.
Eric
10th Mar 2006 1:25 am
randalls
Member Since: 02 Mar 2006
Location: aberdeenshire
Posts: 703
sounds like more reasons to by one than someone living in Chelsea.....
10th Mar 2006 12:11 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10299
fancy this one
How about this one (not mine!)
Sun glasses ON
Sun glasses OFF
AlanVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
10th Mar 2006 6:06 pm
randalls
Member Since: 02 Mar 2006
Location: aberdeenshire
Posts: 703
looks like a photoshop job to me- the tyres have been cut down to far into the wheel arches !!!! 2007 TDV6 HSE 'Silver Lady'. With 'free' privacy glass LOL.
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10th Mar 2006 6:13 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26705
Looks like its stuck in access height if you ask me.
10th Mar 2006 6:13 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10299
It is a photoshop job, but quite a nice one.
Al 8)Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
what's it like off rd then Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication [email protected] D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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10th Mar 2006 6:37 pm
Mike
Member Since: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Doncaster UK
Posts: 184
Bling
A little off topic from this, but I'm about to pick up my new HSE this weekend and was wondering where you got your DVD screens fitted, and if you don't mind telling me how much it costs that would be much appreciated too
Cheers'06 D3 HSE
Zambezi with Alpaca, F & R light guards, side steps, privacy glass, MTR's, rear access ladder, roof bars, RAI, walnut trim and a few other little bits and bobs
13th Mar 2006 3:38 pm
Mr Bling
Member Since: 06 Mar 2006
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 259
my local dealer (Hillendale) offe a 7 seater TDV6 with aircon, carpets, life-shine ane EITHER leather OR dvd for £29995. I said I wanted both, and I think the additional cost was about £1500... They are not Land Rover supplied.2005 Disco 3 TDV6 7 seater. Leather, DVD, fully colour-coded.
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my local dealer (Hillendale) offe a 7 seater TDV6 with aircon, carpets, life-shine ane EITHER leather OR dvd for £29995. I said I wanted both, and I think the additional cost was about £1500... They are not Land Rover supplied.
There are much better deals than that around. £1,500 sounds pretty good for an after market Leather job (I'm presuming all 7 seats fully moo'd). On the other hand, £1,500 for a roof mount dvd system seems a crazy amount, given the aftermarket threads on here in the last few months.
Just my opinion!Discovery 3 tdv6 7 seat Buckingham Blue
Had it since new - sold Jun 17 after 12 years and 214,000 miles
13th Mar 2006 5:08 pm
Mr Bling
Member Since: 06 Mar 2006
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 259
It's not a roof mounted system. The DVD player is mounted in the rear of the centre console, and the 7" screens are fitted into the backs of the seats (not the headrests)
Quick tip: If you're having DVD, get tints! You'll see the picture much better!2005 Disco 3 TDV6 7 seater. Leather, DVD, fully colour-coded.
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1981 Triumph TR7 FHC (16V Sprint)
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13th Mar 2006 11:48 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
Go for Roof mounted LR if you have rear heater controls or any retrotfit if you dont. the LR one is a nice size fits nice and keeps my little one in the back whilst driving (She used to sit in the front in the M class as the front screen worked in that one)
Hi - I think the D3 is the greatest 4WD for the elegant way it can mix mode during a single trip. Beautiful 7 seater limousine, then through the gate and across the farm (just tripped across the face of one of the dams, a 37degree slope) then through some deep mud, then into home, quick wash down, then out to a restaurant for the evening. We have a Nissan 720 with 710K kms, and a Nissan Patrol TD42 with 486K kms, and the D3 does it all over either or both of them, and as for my mates Toyota Landcruiser - not even in the same galaxy.
Landrover really rocks! Why have I never felt this way about a 4WD before?
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, it will be for on-road use, I expect. Much as off-road activities might be fun, I think the scope for them is pretty restricted here in Germany, apart from a few special areas.
2007 TDV6 HSE 'Silver Lady'. With 'free' privacy glass LOL.
