Jon Ison
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| posted on 2/8/16 at 08:07 PM |
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Disco 3/4
Why should/shouldn't I buy one?
Budget may stretch to a higher miles 4 or should I stick with the 3 ?
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tul214
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| posted on 3/8/16 at 08:27 AM |
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I had a 55 plate Disco 3. It was large, comfy, and would take you anywhere. We had it to pull the horse trailer but then bought a 7.5t lorry so had no
use for it but I would have another (Disco 4) tomorrow.
There are lots of horror stories and most of them true....and well documented on the Disco3.co.uk forum so have a look on there. I suppose the worse
promlem is the 2.7 engine seizure stories. Most are due to oil pump failure. 07 have the weakest pump and often fail after a cam belt swap. There is a
fix - a stronger pump that was fitted to later models. Wishbone bushes wear quickly and any knocking at the front end will be these or the anti roll
bar bushes. The hand brake module is rarely used on auto cars so seizes. If it screeches when activated it is on its way out. They are sensitive to
tracking and tyres can wear oddly at the edges -check insides as well as out. The other big issue is the compressor. If the suspension light is on its
knackered. Not a show stopper - 500 quid but the car may need coding to the new compressor.
As I say, lots of issues but they are a big heavy car. I have driven the Disco 4 and the 3litre engine is MUCH better - especially with the 8 speed
auto box.
Mark
1.6 Raw Super6 sold
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Matt21
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| posted on 3/8/16 at 09:55 AM |
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I was looking for a disco 3, however the horror stories of turbo, gearbox, diffs etc failing really put me off.
They're all quite major issues and I didn't want the hassle
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tul214
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| posted on 3/8/16 at 10:32 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt21
I was looking for a disco 3, however the horror stories of turbo, gearbox, diffs etc failing really put me off.
They're all quite major issues and I didn't want the hassle
The items you have listed are not common issues though. I would recomend having a read of the forum and looking for an ethustiasts car that will have
lots of history.
1.6 Raw Super6 sold
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