sbbr
Member Since: 31 May 2007
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
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| What will I miss in D3 after Prado |
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Hi all,
Expecting D3 tomorrow or next days, and I have to say what will I miss after driving Prado for 5 years.
Of course, I only tested LR before. So, in no particular order:
1. Handles on front pillars (how do you call them in English?) 
2. Thermometer with 12 hour graph
3. Compass
4. Dual battery (LC started flawlessly at -33C, will LR do the same with single battery?)
5. 265/70/R16
6. No problems )
Seems, it is all now. I'll report again as I get D3.
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Konstantin
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 27th Jun 2007 8:56 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
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Don't worry sbbr...your Prado will soon be a very distant memory 
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| 27th Jun 2007 9:03 pm |
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sbbr
Member Since: 31 May 2007
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Posts: 37
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No doubt
DG wrote:your Prado will soon be a very distant memory
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| 27th Jun 2007 9:19 pm |
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nwoods
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
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You can still get the dual battery, and run 285/60/18's Handles are available at off road stores, but you would foul your airbags Fortunately, the ride is so smooth in the LR3, you don't need them!
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| 28th Jun 2007 2:20 am |
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sbbr
Member Since: 31 May 2007
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
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Heh, front handles on Prado are very useful for seniors, to get into the car. And side steps are big plus for juniors, I watch my 3-year son climbing into LC every day, he uses them. I did not order side steps for Disco, they seem to be a little oversized, like tiny wings.
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| 28th Jun 2007 7:04 am |
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nwoods
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
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Well, in the US version, there are handles overhead on all four doors. Perhaps it's same where you are. One thing your Prado did not have is Access mode, where the D3 will lower it self to sedan height making egress and entry very easy. You can program your keyfob to enter Access mode at the push of a button.
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| 28th Jun 2007 7:30 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
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the air suspension will only raise/lower while the hazard lights are in operation when using the fob.
you will miss the lack of space and I only want to know the temp now.
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| 28th Jun 2007 11:32 am |
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Bogblaster
Member Since: 17 Nov 2005
Location: Glawstershire
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Fuel stations  you wont need to visit them so often  I am assuming you got about 18 miles to the gallon (not sure of litres to 100km) out of the Prado D4 HSE Luxury SDV6,
Cameras, tow assist
Defender 90 Adventure
A4 Avant 3.0l TDI 
CLUB MTR
CLUB BLACK ALLOY
CLUB FFRR RIMS
CLUB VREDESTEIN WINTRAC 4 EXTREME
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| 28th Jun 2007 12:22 pm |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
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180ltr fuel capacity standard though, pity LR didn't think of that.
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| 28th Jun 2007 12:40 pm |
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sbbr
Member Since: 31 May 2007
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
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Diesel Prado consumes about 11 liters/100 km, so I bet I'll visit fuel stations with Disco more often.
Bogblaster wrote:Fuel stations you wont need to visit them so often I am assuming you got about 18 miles to the gallon (not sure of litres to 100km) out of the Prado
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| 28th Jun 2007 3:43 pm |
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DiscoAtom
Member Since: 28 Sep 2006
Location: Sydney
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Sbbr - I am also an ex-Prado owner and now that I have had the Disco3 for about a year, the Prado as others have suggested, is a distant memory. I do miss the Prado's 180litre tanks and simplicity but the diesel was noisy and the manual had the notchiest gear changes I have ever come across.
In comparision, the Disco3 is so refined, so quiet, more powerful, the road handling is car-like and off-road, it is without peer. You made a good choice in upgrading to the Disco3. '06 Disco 3 TDV6 SE Buckingham Blue
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| 1st Jul 2007 11:25 am |
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Bogblaster
Member Since: 17 Nov 2005
Location: Glawstershire
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Hi SBBR, my Disco 3 does 22 ish mpg (10.7) if I drive like I stole it  but when I drive it sensibly and on long runs I see 25 to 28 mpg (9.4 - 8.4), which I think is excellent for a 2700 kg car, I have an 07 Defender with the new engine and that is a thirsty beast,and worse than my 12 year old Defender. So much for progress!
I assure you though, you will soon forget the Prado, you also mentioned the single battery - I took the D3 to the Czech Republic in March 2005 and the temperature was - 20C and the car started fine, even after 5 days of not being touched.
Just enjoy it! D4 HSE Luxury SDV6,
Cameras, tow assist
Defender 90 Adventure
A4 Avant 3.0l TDI
CLUB MTR
CLUB BLACK ALLOY
CLUB FFRR RIMS
CLUB VREDESTEIN WINTRAC 4 EXTREME
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| 1st Jul 2007 7:36 pm |
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captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
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nwoods wrote: You can program your keyfob to enter Access mode at the push of a button.
Really? I thought it would only work if you have the emergency lights (4 blinkers) switched on (which makes this option worthless).
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| 1st Jul 2007 9:20 pm |
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Kabous
Member Since: 11 Jul 2007
Location: Mokopane
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You will also miss the spare on the back , you will suddenly be able to use your inside rearview mirror for a change. You might also miss all the engine noise and your SUV on the highway as the D3 feels more like a luxury sedan. Do give us some feedback after a week in your D3.
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| 22nd Jul 2007 4:34 pm |
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