Plan to buy a new Disco TDV6 any experience on reliability

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Martin Ditter

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• Jan 2, 2006

• #1

Hello all,

I am dwelling on the question whether to purchase a new Disco with the
TDV6 engine. There seems to be little information on the reliability of
the car. Any experience to share would be appreciated. The model I am
looking at is the SE (French). The other car I am looking at is a Toyota
Land Cruiser.

Thank you for your help!

Martin

 

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Dougal

Guest

• Jan 2, 2006

• #2

Martin Ditter wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I am dwelling on the question whether to purchase a new Disco with the
> TDV6 engine. There seems to be little information on the reliability of
> the car. Any experience to share would be appreciated. The model I am
> looking at is the SE (French). The other car I am looking at is a Toyota
> Land Cruiser.
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
> Martin

If you have not already visited you could try here:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/index.php

 

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Huw

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• Jan 2, 2006

• #3

"Martin Ditter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello all,
>
> I am dwelling on the question whether to purchase a new Disco with the
> TDV6 engine. There seems to be little information on the reliability of
> the car. Any experience to share would be appreciated. The model I am
> looking at is the SE (French). The other car I am looking at is a Toyota
> Land Cruiser.
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
> Martin

There are very few issues with the new Discovery. I do not own one but know
people who do and they are very satisfied with it. Much improved over the
previous model.
It is in a different league to the Cruiser with 3.0 D4D engine, which is
very 'old world' in design and driving experience. It is more compact,
lively and economical than it or the big LC 100 [which I run] which is more
of a Range Rover rival.
I would have no hesitation in buying it if you like it. The engine,
transmission and suspension are superb while the electronics provide many
advantages and 'surprise and delight' features.


Huw

 

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Martin Ditter

Guest

• Jan 2, 2006

• #4

Dougal wrote:
> Martin Ditter wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I am dwelling on the question whether to purchase a new Disco with the
>> TDV6 engine. There seems to be little information on the reliability
>> of the car. Any experience to share would be appreciated. The model I
>> am looking at is the SE (French). The other car I am looking at is a
>> Toyota Land Cruiser.
>>
>> Thank you for your help!
>>
>> Martin
>
>
> If you have not already visited you could try here:
> http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/index.php

TY Doug, good source. A bit scary to read the problem section....

I test-drove the car today and am very impressed.

Thanks again, Martin

 

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Martin Ditter

Guest

• Jan 2, 2006

• #5

Huw wrote:
> "Martin Ditter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Hello all,
>>
>>I am dwelling on the question whether to purchase a new Disco with the
>>TDV6 engine. There seems to be little information on the reliability of
>>the car. Any experience to share would be appreciated. The model I am
>>looking at is the SE (French). The other car I am looking at is a Toyota
>>Land Cruiser.
>>
>>Thank you for your help!
>>
>>Martin
>
>
> There are very few issues with the new Discovery. I do not own one but know
> people who do and they are very satisfied with it. Much improved over the
> previous model.
> It is in a different league to the Cruiser with 3.0 D4D engine, which is
> very 'old world' in design and driving experience. It is more compact,
> lively and economical than it or the big LC 100 [which I run] which is more
> of a Range Rover rival.
> I would have no hesitation in buying it if you like it. The engine,
> transmission and suspension are superb while the electronics provide many
> advantages and 'surprise and delight' features.
>
>
> Huw
>
>
TY for the reaction. I drove the Discovery today, impressive indeed.
Looks like we are going for the adventure

 

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Martin Ditter

Guest

• Jan 2, 2006

• #6

Martin Ditter wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I am dwelling on the question whether to purchase a new Disco with the
> TDV6 engine. There seems to be little information on the reliability of
> the car. Any experience to share would be appreciated. The model I am
> looking at is the SE (French). The other car I am looking at is a Toyota
> Land Cruiser.
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
> Martin
From browsing the various sources it would seem that the suspension and
electric systems are particular sources for concern. Any indication of
changes in the production since early 2005? New type of compressor for
instance? As from when? The car is for my wife and I do not fancy
imagining her stuck somewhere with a brand nez car.

TY, Martin

 

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Austin Shackles

Guest

• Jan 2, 2006

• #7

On or around Mon, 2 Jan 2006 13:07:28 -0000, "Huw"
<hedydd[nospam]@tiscali.co.uk> enlightened us thusly:

>
>
>There are very few issues with the new Discovery. I do not own one but know
>people who do and they are very satisfied with it. Much improved over the
>previous model.
>It is in a different league to the Cruiser with 3.0 D4D engine, which is
>very 'old world' in design and driving experience. It is more compact,
>lively and economical than it or the big LC 100 [which I run] which is more
>of a Range Rover rival.
>I would have no hesitation in buying it if you like it. The engine,
>transmission and suspension are superb while the electronics provide many
>advantages and 'surprise and delight' features.

longevity can hardly have been tested much yet, except by LR themselves. 's
nice to hear that there are no glaring faults, though. not that I can
afford one anyway...
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that
Appearances: You don't really need make-up. Celebrate your authentic
face by frightening people in the street.
from the Little Book of Complete B***ocks by Alistair Beaton.

 

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EMB

Guest

• Jan 2, 2006

• #8

Martin Ditter wrote:
> The car is for my wife and I do not fancy
> imagining her stuck somewhere with a brand new car.

If you can find me a brand new car that is guaranteed to break down
somewhere really remote I'll take two, one for the wife, and one for the
mother-in-law. ;-)


--
EMB

 

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Graham G

Guest

• Jan 2, 2006

• #9

Martin Ditter muttered summat about:

> Martin Ditter wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I am dwelling on the question whether to purchase a new Disco with
>> the TDV6 engine. There seems to be little information on the
>> reliability of the car. Any experience to share would be
>> appreciated. The model I am looking at is the SE (French). The other
>> car I am looking at is a Toyota Land Cruiser.
>>
>> Thank you for your help!
>>
>> Martin
> From browsing the various sources it would seem that the suspension
> and electric systems are particular sources for concern. Any
> indication of changes in the production since early 2005? New type of
> compressor for instance? As from when? The car is for my wife and I
> do not fancy imagining her stuck somewhere with a brand nez car.
>
> TY, Martin

Father has had one since November '04, no real problems to report. He has
done 20,000 miles or there abouts without any issue. No mods have been done
to it that I'm aware of, think its had a software upgrade, but only as part
of service. Has been odd little things, like a faulty sender switch telling
him he is low on coolant, but that was more of a nuisance than anything
else. Nothing has let him down to date (touch wood). Did a couple hundred
miles in it myself over christmas break, and have to say was very impressed.
Its a TDV6 HSE, the only thing stopping me ordering one atm is the price.

--
Graham

101 GS
101 Rad Bod

 

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Andrew Cooke

Guest

• Jan 3, 2006

• #10

"Graham G" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Martin Ditter muttered summat about:
>
>> Martin Ditter wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I am dwelling on the question whether to purchase a new Disco with
>>> the TDV6 engine. There seems to be little information on the
>>> reliability of the car. Any experience to share would be
>>> appreciated. The model I am looking at is the SE (French). The other
>>> car I am looking at is a Toyota Land Cruiser.
>>>
>>> Thank you for your help!
>>>

I bought one in December and I have to say I absolutely love it, it is more
like a Range Rover to drive. The air suspension is fabulous, the engine is
sweet as a nut and I have had absolutely no problems at all. To be honest I
don't think there is a better all-round car available today,

My advice - BUY ONE!!!!!

 

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Martin Ditter

Guest

• Jan 4, 2006

• #11

Andrew Cooke wrote:
> "Graham G" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Martin Ditter muttered summat about:
>>
>>
>>>Martin Ditter wrote:
>>>
>>>>Hello all,
>>>>
>>>>I am dwelling on the question whether to purchase a new Disco with
>>>>the TDV6 engine. There seems to be little information on the
>>>>reliability of the car. Any experience to share would be
>>>>appreciated. The model I am looking at is the SE (French). The other
>>>>car I am looking at is a Toyota Land Cruiser.
>>>>
>>>>Thank you for your help!
>>>>
>
>
> I bought one in December and I have to say I absolutely love it, it is more
> like a Range Rover to drive. The air suspension is fabulous, the engine is
> sweet as a nut and I have had absolutely no problems at all. To be honest I
> don't think there is a better all-round car available today,
>
> My advice - BUY ONE!!!!!
>
>
Thanks to all, I took the general advice, sold my soul to my banker and
signed for a TDV6 Seven SE. Could not get one with nav system before
three monts so I went for the one without. I'll let you know how we get
on once we have the marvel....if ever my wife lets me drive it!

TY again. Martin

 

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Vincenzoni Attilio, Esq.

Guest

• Jan 16, 2006

• #12

"Martin Ditter" <[email protected]> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> Thanks to all, I took the general advice, sold my soul to my banker and
> signed for a TDV6 Seven SE. Could not get one with nav system before three
> monts so I went for the one without.

You did well. The navigator is nice to see, the "pleen-plon!" voice
guidance is sympa, but the whole system is not worth the 3 KEUR it costs (2K
for the satnav and 1K for the advanced audio system). As for map details and
ease of use, my wife's 350 eur "tomtom one" is better. It might be nice to
have the premium satnav, with offroad capability and mechanical
innerworkings display (say goodbye to another 1K euro, and they make
4k)(!!).

Definitely invest that money in automatic shift instead. I have the manual
gear and with 6 speeds i'm shifting all the times as crazy. But, as the car
has so much torque, i only use the odd speeds :-|.

On road, it handles as a starship, seems to run as maglev, on an air
cushion.

> if ever my wife lets me drive it!

Wouldn't a Yaris or a Panda be more than enough for a wife? how many kids
will she being touring around?

 

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William Tasso

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• Jan 16, 2006

• #13

Vincenzoni Attilio, Esq. <[email protected]> wrote:

> "Martin Ditter" <[email protected]> ha scritto nel messaggio
> news:43bc3489$0$18313
>
>
>> Thanks to all, I took the general advice, sold my soul to my banker and
>> signed for a TDV6 Seven SE...
>>if ever my wife lets me drive it!
>
> Wouldn't a Yaris or a Panda be more than enough for a wife?

'course it would - way too much. doubt she'd need much more than a
bicycle to fetch the odd bit of shopping for the evening meal.

> how many kids
> will she being touring around?

immaterial - the walk is good for them.

/gets coat

--
William Tasso