Replace my Disco 3 with what?

[ollandroverman]

What's the smaller Toyota vehicle called, I get the two confused.

The Rav4 !

 

[ollandroverman]

If you are comfortable with the running costs of a large SUV, how about a Mercedes-Benz C63 estate as a much more interesting alternative

 

[vantage]

If you are comfortable with the running costs of a large SUV, how about a Mercedes-Benz C63 estate as a much more interesting alternative

Having the estate will stop you being mistaken for a drug dealer!

 

[Wellytrack]

The Rav4 !

I think he may mean the regular sized Land Cruiser and not the 7 ton truck sized Amazon?

Could be wrong mind

 

[Wellytrack]

Not that I know much about D3 or D4 Discos I do know they are fupping comfortable.

I would also echo previous sentiments about 4x4 estate cars, they are a fantastic combination of useful load carrying and off road ability whilst retaining lower running costs and car like driving.

Some would say a compromise - and they would be correct.

 

[Grassman]

My Dad's got a D3 too, a manual one.. probably the only one they made..

Must of been two.
We have an 08 discovery 3 manual.

 

[Cowabunga]

What's the smaller Toyota vehicle called, I get the two confused.

RAV-4. That's a nice little car. Very competitive with a Honda CR-V or a Hyundai or Kia or Freelander/DiscoSport. Not as popular as it once was though. Lost out to Honda and the Koreans [especially the Koreans]

 

[Cowabunga]

Having the estate will stop you being mistaken for a drug dealer!

Yeah, antique dealer or sales rep instead.

 

[Cowabunga]

I think he may mean the regular sized Land Cruiser and not the 7 ton truck sized Amazon?

Could be wrong mind

The only Land Cruiser now available new in the UK is the 150 series, formerly the 120 and the 90 series, the latter two once better known [In the UK] as the Colorado.
Old ones are disappointing to drive. Forget the ones before the D4D engine, because they were thirsty, required too much servicing and are now too old to consider. The D4D ones were introduced between 2000 and 2002 and are very serviceable but the seats and general trim lack appeal. Very reliable but uninspiring and older ones will often suffer chassis and axle rust, badly.
Newer ones are expensive. Very expensive for what they are. They probably lose less value from new than any other comparable vehicle, which is great if you buy new but not so good if buying a three year old one, or older. The later 120 and 150 ones are much more appealing things, yet dreadfully old fashioned in some ways, but in others, such as the full time 4wd we get in the UK, great.
A Discovery it is not, but as a more farm-work oriented vehicle, like the Discovery and Classic Range Rover, it is up there competing but with different advantages. Mainly reliability.

It is not particularly cheap to run though. Its easy to kid oneself that it is, because apart from servicing, there are few unexpected bills, but when they do arrive, those unexpected bills could make your eyes bleed. No vehicle of this size, price and quality is exactly cheap to run.

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Once you’ve driven a D4 you won’t want owt else

 

[Marshall 100]

If needed reliable 4x4,i can see only one option and its Land Cruiser. More "tractor" than Disco or German so called premium SUV:s,but thats the point.Land Cruiser is proper 4x4 and VW:s and BMW:s are more estate cars with some kind of off-road capabilities.
Its just choice:reliable "tractor" with reasonable maintenance costs or "german quality" which can empty your wallet more than once.
Or listen your heart and buy Disco4

 

[Cowabunga]

Once you’ve driven a D4 you won’t want owt else

That tired old cliche may be true for you, but I'll happily drive and own a variety of other vehicles. However, if forced to choose just one allrounder that could do anything from towing 3.5 tons to the mart, to towing the flatbed full of fencing stuff to the far end of the rough meadow, to taking the kids to school then doing a 500 mile round trip on mixed roads, the Discovery should be there, right at the top of any shortlist. Most owners are fairly happy owners, although having said that, I don't think repeat-buyer figures are anything special in percentage terms.

 

[msheep66]

I had a manual D3 which was not very reliable but I then had 2010 D4 auto which was very good so good in fact I bought a 2016 D4 last year. Nothing rides as nice or pulls a trailer as well in my opinion.

 

[kiwi pom]

What's the smaller Toyota vehicle called, I get the two confused.

Toyota Highlander is the next one down I think but you might not be able to get them over there
RAV4 is the smallest one.

 

[kiwi pom]

Had my Disco 3 for four years and spent quite a bit on it so far this year, with the promise of more spending to come by the sound of it so looking to change, I originally thought Disco 4 but hear a lot of people are having problems with engines on these so I'm wary to say the least...

So what's out there without breaking the bank, definitely not looking new, max 20k (including the value of my Disco..) Don't like the look of the Mercs or BMW, Audi Q7 maybe? VW?

It's a shame, I'd have another LR as I love ours but I'm not prepared to buy another money pit..

Alternatively, I'm considering selling the LR & our current family car and buy a nice big estate as all I really need a 4x4 for these days is towing the caravan, and buy an older 4x4 which can sit in the shed most of the time.
I'm beginning to think this is the way to be honest...

Anything Korean or Japanese appeal- you seem to have mentioned all the big money brands- Hyundai Santa Fe or similar, if you go down the estate route a Subaru Outback?

 

[Walter R]

I was faced with a similar dilemma after my wife left the hand brake off and the D3 found its way into the duck pond, she might have got away with it, but in order to try to conceal her error she waded in, and fired it up promptly causing two pistons to expose themselves. I couldn't be cross with her, I'm a sucker for a damsel in a wet t shirt, and the worried look in her face brought a twinkle to my eye and she knew all was going to be alright.
It was replaced with a D4, but I hate that car. For an inanimate object it seems to be full of anger. The engine insists on turning itself off at traffic lights as if it's on a work to rule, and the seats get very sweaty on a hot day.

 

[ollie989898]

I was faced with a similar dilemma after my wife left the hand brake off and the D3 found its way into the duck pond, she might have got away with it, but in order to try to conceal her error she waded in, and fired it up promptly causing two pistons to expose themselves. I couldn't be cross with her, I'm a sucker for a damsel in a wet t shirt, and the worried look in her face brought a twinkle to my eye and she knew all was going to be alright.
It was replaced with a D4, but I hate that car. For an inanimate object it seems to be full of anger. The engine insists on turning itself off at traffic lights as if it's on a work to rule, and the seats get very sweaty on a hot day.

Looks like you get to buy a D5 then...

 

[Walter R]

Looks like you get to buy a D5 then...

No no young Ollie, when this one is ready to go ill be down sizing to a motor car, not sure brand or model yet but you can be sure I will be asking for the consideration of the collective, and will even listen to the fountain of all vehicular knowledge.

 

[Northeastfarmer]

That tired old cliche may be true for you, but I'll happily drive and own a variety of other vehicles. However, if forced to choose just one allrounder that could do anything from towing 3.5 tons to the mart, to towing the flatbed full of fencing stuff to the far end of the rough meadow, to taking the kids to school then doing a 500 mile round trip on mixed roads, the Discovery should be there, right at the top of any shortlist. Most owners are fairly happy owners, although having said that, I don't think repeat-buyer figures are anything special in percentage terms.

You drive what you want....the D4 is the boss

 

[Cowabunga]

You drive what you want....the D4 is the boss

I can tell that you like it just a bit and are almost certain to replace with a vehicle of the same brand.
I'd have a D4 and would probably be as happy with it as you are and, indeed I was with my Range Rovers, but would much prefer a Disco5 with its all alloy, more modern modern rust-free construction. Or an used current shape Range Rover for the price. It is a pity that the D5 will be imported from Slovenia from now on but there you go.