Disco 3, or stick with the Disco 2?

DaveDisco2 · Apr 19, 2014

Hi, I may have a chance to upgrade to a Disco 3 for a good price.
I am very happy with my D2 and feel happy with it at the minute, but the chance to go up to a 3 is so so tempting.
I am just a bit worried about REAL maintenance costs, should I be? Are they more scary than a Disco 2?

DaveDisco2 · Apr 19, 2014

And if all looks good, my D2 needs to be sold for £2500. Very sad to see it go, maybe I can sell it to the Mrs, is that allowed? ?!!!

blackstrat · Apr 19, 2014

Before you worry about maintenance costs I take it you have actually driven one yes...?

DaveDisco2 · Apr 19, 2014

DaveDisco2 · Apr 19, 2014

blackstrat said:
Before you worry about maintenance costs I take it you have actually driven one yes...?

Yes, loved it.

Larry365 · Apr 19, 2014

Could you give us a bit more information on your disco? (mileage, overall condition etc) I know this isn't the buy it sell it page but it will give us a little more info to help you make your decision

jamesmartin · Apr 19, 2014

DaveDisco2 said:
Hi, I may have a chance to upgrade to a Disco 3 for a good price.
I am very happy with my D2 and feel happy with it at the minute, but the chance to go up to a 3 is so so tempting.
I am just a bit worried about REAL maintenance costs, should I be? Are they more scary than a Disco 2?

havent met anyone who regretted moving up to 3 from 2 but as with more complication comes greater costs if things go wrong

DaveDisco2 · Apr 19, 2014

135k. Had it for 2 years. MOT December. Epson green. Good condition, mark here and there. All oils done, new fan, drop links, arb bushes, discs and pads, snorkel. Great family vehicle.

robhew86 · Apr 20, 2014

D3's are great vehicles but do have their issues as does any LzR.
Get it thoroughly checked over.
If you can afford it, do it!

DaveDisco2 · Apr 20, 2014

It is looking possible but I must get £2500 for my td5 for it to be achieved. I think I should get that looking at the price/condition of others around. Wish I could have both, actually making me a bit sad it has to go!

MJ88 · Apr 20, 2014

I think D2s look better

tobytess · Apr 20, 2014

Hi I have a disco 2 and my son had a disco3,I have had all the usual problems with my disco 2 but have always managed to either fix it myself or get it repaired at a local garage for a reasonable price.Now to my sons disco3 firstly its the best car in its class I have ever driven its Smooth,Very comfy,and more than enough power.BUT he was for ever getting niggly electrical problems that are so complicated that he was for ever paying out for expensive repairs,tyre wear is not great and it is a bit heavy on fuel.Saying all that if I won the lottery I would go straight out and buy a disco 3 its a lovely car but you need deep pockets if anything goes wrong when you drive a disco 2 then a disco 3 its like going from a tractor to a luxury car

Good luck

fanatic · Apr 20, 2014

tobytess said:
Hi I have a disco 2 and my son had a disco3,I have had all the usual problems with my disco 2 but have always managed to either fix it myself or get it repaired at a local garage for a reasonable price.Now to my sons disco3 firstly its the best car in its class I have ever driven its Smooth,Very comfy,and more than enough power.BUT he was for ever getting niggly electrical problems that are so complicated that he was for ever paying out for expensive repairs,tyre wear is not great and it is a bit heavy on fuel.Saying all that if I won the lottery I would go straight out and buy a disco 3 its a lovely car but you need deep pockets if anything goes wrong when you drive a disco 2 then a disco 3 its like going from a tractor to a luxury car

Good luck

Disco 3 have various expensive issues and are built disposal

robhew86 · Apr 20, 2014

DaveDisco2 said:
It is looking possible but I must get £2500 for my td5 for it to be achieved. I think I should get that looking at the price/condition of others around. Wish I could have both, actually making me a bit sad it has to go!

If I was to buy a D3 I would only want the top spec HSE unless it was an SE with lots of extras.
If you're on a tight budget I wouldn't buy one, you need to make sure you have a grand or 2 to spare on repairs with a D3 IMO.....

DaveDisco2 · Apr 20, 2014

It is a 2005 hse. Just passed an MOT.

DaveDisco2 · Apr 20, 2014

Are Landys just that well documented we hear about all the issues? Can't be as bad as Toyota as they get on the 6 o'clock news!!!!

Datatek · Apr 20, 2014

Body off for any serious work I believe

robhew86 · Apr 20, 2014

DaveDisco2 said:
It is a 2005 hse. Just passed an MOT.

Just be aware just coz it's got it's years ticket, it doesn't mean anything can't go wrong !

Prepare yourself for repair bills, touch wood it will all be OK and it'll be a joy to own, but worst case sinario you won't be taken by surprise

tobytess · Apr 20, 2014

I really don't wont to put a damper on what should be a exciting experiance but if its a 2005 then its a very early model so please make sure everything is working and it has a good service history if its a good one you will love it

DaveDisco2 · Apr 20, 2014

It is basically a friend of a friends D3. Probably had an easy ish life with school runs, shopping, holidays etc.
Not looked at it yet, hopefully next couple of days. Just wants another trade in valuation!

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