stet Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 hi I'm looking at getting one of these on an 06 / 07 plate, there seems to be a lot on the market but with extremely high 100k plus. i was hoping to spend 12 to 13k on one with about 60 to 80k on the clock. Anyone own one that could give me any advice on what to look out for or should i keep clear of them cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyboy Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 the later the better by all accounts ! early ones suffered with lots of gremlins and big money to repair cam belt at 105k big job, electronic handbrakes go wrong £800 ish i believe, steering arms etc but a cracking motor when in full fettle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboro shot Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 as with all land rovers the later cars are useally the better cars as there rd department was and is pretty useless but get there in the end.ive owned 6 different ones so far and ive sworn never again but always get drawn back to them new or old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 As mentioned the electric handbrake is a weak point, as is the rear door latch (but this one is a relatively cheap fix) I never use the handbrake so not had a problem with that. Only other issue we have had is some wacky electrical problems due to a mouse eating the loom. Find a good independent specialist to look after it and you will halve the bills from a dealer. Careful driving will get you 28-30MPG on an auto TDV6 but if you are heavy footed more like 22-24. Reluctantly selling our 55 plate SE at the moment, at 140K miles it's not worth much more than £8-£9K private sale and £7K trade in but if we get £9K I have only lost a grand a year over the 4 years we have had it. Talking to the dealers on trade-ins they don't offer much more for an HSE over an SE, little difference in spec, so don't pay over the odds just to get the HSE. . If it were up to me we would be getting another but she wanted an Evoque Wagmobile and deserves to get what she wants, so that is that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Love my Disco 3. Wouldn't worry too much about miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Yup, love mine , it's now at 89k so I'll have the cam belts to do shortly, 2 of them at the front and back of the engine! It has cost a few quid here and there but it handles like a car, pulls like a train and can offroad with the best of them. It fits 7 adults, you can use it to move house and they are very well kitted out. An SE can end up higher spec'd than an HSE but the HSE adds a few things like rear AC and audio controls, adaptive headlights (where the fog light turns on in the direction you turn) and usually have the offroad sat nav program. Mine was fairly well spac'd when new with xenons, leather, sat nav, harman kardon stereo, elec seats etc - although I have seen bare bones spec'd ones. They munch wheel bearings and suspension arms (mostly the oil filled bushes) but that's understandable for such a heavy car that handles so well. Took myself and four friends to newcastle recently in comfort and it is a very easy drive in a disco. I'm still torn between whether the auto or manual is better - a friend had the auto and I have the manual - both have pro's and cons...although I would say I'd try an auto if I buy another but I've spent a few quid fixing things on mine so will keep it now I know what I have. Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyboy Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 have a look at brightwells.com for a price guide plenty to choose from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I run a 2005 auto SE brill to drive on and off road with a set of good tyres but have had minor probs here and there..but you can have probs with any car, but as said above do find an independent landrover specialist for when things do go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stet Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Has anyone had experience buying from brightwells auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 LRO have a feature on buying a Disco 2, 3 or 4 in the September edition that's due out on August 8th - may be worth you looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stet Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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