JamieP Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thinking about buying a few year old one, 2.7TD. Good car? Anyone got one or know of anything to watch out for with them? Ta:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 85 NM gain on a chip !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 If i get one i will bring it over for that, going to look at one in reading tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think they look the nuts dude, saw one that was very off roady the other day, looked really mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Nice choice JP, liking the disco's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 We had an 02 model, we got shot of it pretty quick, terrible to drive (gearing) and the cornering was awful. No idea on the newer ones tho, they look nice. We got a 55 plate sorento instead, love it, drives like a car, loads of room, class leading towing and handles our horse trailer and field work ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think they look the nuts dude, saw one that was very off roady the other day, looked really mean. Yeah i like that look, i will be using it for work if i get one and want one of them huge roof racks on it. http://www.prospeed-elite.co.uk/category/ProSpeed-Off-Road-news.aspx We had an 02 model, we got shot of it pretty quick, terrible to drive (gearing) and the cornering was awful. No idea on the newer ones tho, they look nice. We got a 55 plate sorento instead, love it, drives like a car, loads of room, class leading towing and handles our horse trailer and field work ok. 02 plate is a different model no? whats a sorrento? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 02 plate is a different model no? whats a sorrento? You're right, though they'd have to change a lot for me to have one. Saying that the newer model does look a lot more refined. Mine was the facelift 2 series. Best thing to do is have a good test drive, ours was very harsh in low gears and just not nice to drive. Sorento - kia. Oh -another reason we got the sorento was the rear door - glass pops up which is really useful for transporting wood and saves us using the trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 My dad bought a black 2.7TDV6 disco 3 HSE in 05 shiny new from our local land rover dealer hes used it to tow a large twin axle caravan and various boats single and twin axled trailers he has used the car as a daily driver from day one and has clocked up 174k miles so far the only things the car has wanted for are tyres and an alternater. Given regular maitenence at service intervals the car really has been worth the money he paid it rarely goes off road and achieves a steady 31mpg according to its trip computer so not bad on fuel either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 My dad bought a black 2.7TDV6 disco 3 HSE in 05 shiny new from our local land rover dealer hes used it to tow a large twin axle caravan and various boats single and twin axled trailers he has used the car as a daily driver from day one and has clocked up 174k miles so far the only things the car has wanted for are tyres and an alternater. Given regular maitenence at service intervals the car really has been worth the money he paid it rarely goes off road and achieves a steady 31mpg according to its trip computer so not bad on fuel either Thats good to hear, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Went out in one of the Kia Sportage's not long ago and they are definetly worth a look, it's a fantastic car and comes with a 7 year warranty aswell. They start at 17k and you could have the top of the range one spec'd up with every option for just shy of 30k brand new. http://www.kia.co.uk/New-Cars/Range/SUVs/New-Sportage.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 No offence to anyone with a KIA, Im sure they are a good car but there is no way i would drive one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Weird thing is the gain on a 2.7 TD Range Rover sport is 140 NM That takes it to 580 NM, I may well have to get rid of my full size and get a sport and mod the turbo a bit, over 600NM must be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 No offence to anyone with a KIA, Im sure they are a good car but there is no way i would drive one of them. I used to be the same as you:d, but I'm really warming to them now, they have got Audi's old designer aswell (the guy who designed the TT and the R8) I think it'll be the whole Skoda thing all over again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think it'll be the whole Skoda thing all over again Another car i will never own, im a bloke, i will leave that sh1t to the women, and blokes that are owned by there women:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Another car i will never own, im a bloke, i will leave that sh1t to the women, and blokes that are owned by there women:D Thats sig gold right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I'll be interested in what you think if you test drive........ I have been toying with the idea of the Disco 3 or a Honda CRV (new shape)....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thinking about buying a few year old one, 2.7TD. Good car? Anyone got one or know of anything to watch out for with them? Ta:) Jamie, not sure of what a 2.7TD is like on a Disco but it's a right dog on the older Range Rover models or even the sport version - it just doesn't have any oomph due to the weight of the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Jamie, not sure of what a 2.7TD is like on a Disco but it's a right dog on the older Range Rover models or even the sport version - it just doesn't have any oomph due to the weight of the cars. I will see what its like tomorrow, i dont need anything quick, got other cars for that, just want something thats big and a nice drive, i like the look of them very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I will see what its like tomorrow, i dont need anything quick, got other cars for that, just want something thats big and a nice drive, i like the look of them very much. Good luck with the possible purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I will have a word at work tomorrow as were a jaguar/landrover dealer, I'm on the jag side though, I know the RR sports are a pile of crap though lol I have never seen a model to do so much warrantee work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I test drove a brand new one in 2006, and then another last year, both times as my mum was deciding which 4x4 to go for. On the road, The X5 and XC90 I drove were noticeable better than the disco. I suspect the Disco will be much better off road, and probably for towing, though the XC90 is good, and I imagine the X5 would be pretty good too. The landrovers engine felt torquey, but the drive wasn't as refined as the Volvo or BM. In the end, on both occasions I found the XC90 to be a better all rounder. The interior is better designed than the Disco (7 seats that convert to 5 very quickly), and it drives like a car. All of the models I have tested have been diesels too. What made my mum go for it is the service in the Volvo dealership was the best of the lot by far. The trade in value of her old XC90 was particularly impressive too, not sure what the competition are like (though with any 4x4, diesels are the best for this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 I will have a word at work tomorrow as were a jaguar/landrover dealer, I'm on the jag side though, I know the RR sports are a pile of crap though lol I have never seen a model to do so much warrantee work!! That would be great, I won't buy anything till I see what you post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I'll be getting another X5 (or X6) before the year is out. Cousins have Rangey's and I can't bear 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 I test drove a brand new one in 2006, and then another last year, both times as my mum was deciding which 4x4 to go for. On the road, The X5 and XC90 I drove were noticeable better than the disco. I suspect the Disco will be much better off road, and probably for towing, though the XC90 is good, and I imagine the X5 would be pretty good too. The landrovers engine felt torquey, but the drive wasn't as refined as the Volvo or BM. In the end, on both occasions I found the XC90 to be a better all rounder. The interior is better designed than the Disco (7 seats that convert to 5 very quickly), and it drives like a car. All of the models I have tested have been diesels too. What made my mum go for it is the service in the Volvo dealership was the best of the lot by far. The trade in value of her old XC90 was particularly impressive too, not sure what the competition are like (though with any 4x4, diesels are the best for this) I can well believe, i think you guys understand im looking for a workhorse though, i will be on and off building sites daily, chucking various materials and tools in and out of it, and at the weekends i need something to double up as a big family car, me and the wife, two kids and a dog all in it. Volvo xc90 or x5 is not my thing at all, so far the disco is just what im looking for i think, the only other big 4x4 i dont mind the look of is the landcruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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