Mellowman
Member Since: 18 Sep 2005
Location: UK
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| Test Drive tomorrow, then the big talk! Any tips, advice? |
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Greetings from a newbie to the forum 
Have got a test drive tomorrow (James Edwards, Chester) and was wondering how to get the best out of it. Also, any advice for negotiating a good deal - are there discounts on these cars? I will probably go for the Freedom package as I'm not bothered about ownership, but the devil's in the figures I guess.
Thanks for any advice!
Dave
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 18th Sep 2005 9:25 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 6463
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Mellowman, welcome. The car is awesome, take a look at the events page for today. On road it is sheer fun. Inside it is enormous. Go for a long drive or even a day or tow if poss. Once driven purchase is imminent.
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| 18th Sep 2005 9:29 pm |
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LRtuning
Member Since: 22 Feb 2005
Location: AUSTRALIA + UK
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Make sure you drive the car both around town and on the motorway....if the dealer wont lend the car for more than an hour go to one who will 
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| 18th Sep 2005 9:31 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
 
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| Re: Test Drive tomorrow, then the big talk! Any tips, advice |
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Mellowman wrote:Greetings from a newbie to the forum
Have got a test drive tomorrow (James Edwards, Chester) and was wondering how to get the best out of it. Also, any advice for negotiating a good deal - are there discounts on these cars? I will probably go for the Freedom package as I'm not bothered about ownership, but the devil's in the figures I guess.
Thanks for any advice!
Dave
Firstly, convince the salesman you're serious, not just looking for a way of filling your lunch hour... that way you should be able to get more than the standard 5 mile test drive...
I had to wait for 4 months for mine.... worth every minute of it!
they are an awesome piece of kit, calling them a 'car' doesn't even begin to describe a tenth of their abilities and certainly doesn't do them any justice 
you'll love it!
every Disco 3 i've seen is just as capable on and off road, it's just the level of comfort / toys that varies, today we had an 'S' manual doing everything a 'HSE' auto could / did do.... and afterwards, all regained their impeccable road manners on the drive home - brilliant... just brilliant!
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| 18th Sep 2005 9:38 pm |
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simon.foster
Member Since: 11 Apr 2005
Location: Wakefield
Posts: 110
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The car is the swiss army knife of the auto world, a days offroading getting mucky and then 2 hours drive in luxury and calm on the way home, can't beat it! Disco 3 TDV6HSE Cairns blue auto
Defender 90 300TDi 1997
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| 18th Sep 2005 9:41 pm |
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Mellowman
Member Since: 18 Sep 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 5
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Thanks for the speedy replies so far!
I agree, it looks a real master of everything vehicle...
I do some very long journeys so comfort will be a big priority, and I shall make sure I can get all the warranty it's possible to get (being a former 1st-generation Freelander owner!).
Dave
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| 18th Sep 2005 9:45 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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With a name like 'Mellowman'.... your'e not Shaun Ryder are you?  
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| 18th Sep 2005 9:52 pm |
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Mellowman
Member Since: 18 Sep 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 5
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10forcash wrote:With a name like 'Mellowman'.... your'e not Shaun Ryder are you?
LOL, must be an old git cos I had to do a Google search to find out who Shaun Ryder is...
Let's just say that even Radio 2 sounds too noisy to me
Dave
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| 18th Sep 2005 10:37 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Mellowman wrote:10forcash wrote:With a name like 'Mellowman'.... your'e not Shaun Ryder are you?
LOL, must be an old git cos I had to do a Google search to find out who Shaun Ryder is...
Let's just say that even Radio 2 sounds too noisy to me
Dave
 yep, old git myself (although not in a Dom Harvey or BN stylee) but I still feel the same as when I was 20, in a 'manchestoh' sort of way
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| 18th Sep 2005 10:45 pm |
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Dom Harvey
Lord of the Four Fingers
Member Since: 15 Apr 2005
Location: Dorset
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10forcash wrote:Mellowman wrote:10forcash wrote:With a name like 'Mellowman'.... your'e not Shaun Ryder are you?
LOL, must be an old git cos I had to do a Google search to find out who Shaun Ryder is...
Let's just say that even Radio 2 sounds too noisy to me
Dave
yep, old git myself (although not in a Dom Harvey or BN stylee) but I still feel the same as when I was 20, in a 'manchestoh' sort of way
Yeah but boy am I having fun in my old age 
Dirty Old Man 2004 Discovery 3 - gone
2006 Discovery 3 - gone
2008 Discovery 3 GS - gone
2011 Freelander LE Special Edition - gone
2007 Discovery 3 XS - gone
2012 Discovery 4 GS - current
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| 18th Sep 2005 10:49 pm |
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newtolr
Member Since: 14 Jul 2005
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Posts: 74
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When I had my test drive in June I borrowed the car for a weekend, the 1st of 12 different test drive vehicles and it won hands down.
I have had my D3 for a week now and have done 1300 miles with only two minor issues, bothe rectified now.
I find the car very comfortable and am doing a 150 miles a day at least.
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| 19th Sep 2005 5:55 am |
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Mellowman
Member Since: 18 Sep 2005
Location: UK
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newtolr wrote:When I had my test drive in June I borrowed the car for a weekend, the 1st of 12 different test drive vehicles and it won hands down.
I have had my D3 for a week now and have done 1300 miles with only two minor issues, bothe rectified now.
I find the car very comfortable and am doing a 150 miles a day at least.
Just got back from a very short demo ride on normal commuter-choked roads. No motorway, just a few speed bumps for rough roads.
I'll post a full resume later, but I'm not going to spend big money without feeling I really 'know' the car. Major downside is the lack of space for luggage with 7 seats, could be a deal-breaker...
The salesman said he knew I would be back to see him after I've tested the XC90, which I'm now arranging - we'll see!
Dave
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| 19th Sep 2005 11:08 am |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
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Mellowman wrote:newtolr wrote:When I had my test drive in June I borrowed the car for a weekend, the 1st of 12 different test drive vehicles and it won hands down.
I have had my D3 for a week now and have done 1300 miles with only two minor issues, bothe rectified now.
I find the car very comfortable and am doing a 150 miles a day at least.
Just got back from a very short demo ride on normal commuter-choked roads. No motorway, just a few speed bumps for rough roads.
I'll post a full resume later, but I'm not going to spend big money without feeling I really 'know' the car. Major downside is the lack of space for luggage with 7 seats, could be a deal-breaker...
The salesman said he knew I would be back to see him after I've tested the XC90, which I'm now arranging - we'll see!
Dave
Dave see your point about the space, but unless you buy a bus, which vehicle has more space than the D3 with 7 full seats
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| 19th Sep 2005 11:10 am |
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Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Beaconsfield Bucks
Posts: 992
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Also it has 7 adult seats not kids seats in the back! Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
D4 HSE Santorini Black
Almond Arabica hide & Walnut trim Now sold
Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
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| 19th Sep 2005 11:16 am |
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croyde
Member Since: 17 Aug 2005
Location: SE England
Posts: 459
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If anyone knows a car no longer than the Landrover or any other SUV/MPV that has luggage space with all 7 seats up, please let me know
Seriously though, there is a certain London cab co that runs a fleet of Fiat Ullysses that have 8 seats and a little luggage space behind the 3rd row, but would you want to drive one
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| 19th Sep 2005 11:18 am |
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