Matt_taylor

Anyone on here got a landrover discovery??

i used to have a defender andi cant afford to get one really..

looking at a 200/300 TDI


any advice? only really know about that the rear floors can go, not bothered what it looks like really...

Any other 4x4 suggestions??

34srm

rear floor thats no big problem on a disco new panel from landrover is under £100, 300tdi disco would be better option, watch out for excessive transfer gear noise, rear sunroofs leak on both 200 and 300tdi and go for a manual the auto's are heavy on fuel, had a few in the past and will defo stand some abuse, engines normally bullet proof

Matt_taylor

Cool cheers mate,

how much u rekon it will be to do a head gasket on one?? got a mate who is a mechanic and can do most things so mates rates lol..

i do a 70 mile round trip to work and back... and want a off road play toy! scoob costs way to much to go to work and back in lol

34srm

head gasket easy on disco just check no cracks in head best to have pressure tested, if you have any funny or unusally problems with your disco send me a mail had alot ov experience with them

Matt_taylor

thanks very much, gonna start trawling the papers and ebay for one

The Zohan

Matt
there is a real interesting artical in the December Landrover Enthusiast mag on buying Jap imports. Tend to be well maintained and in good condition, few companies shipping them back into the UK for resale.

KiwiGTI

I'm thinking of doing the same - but have been put off by all the tales of misery with Discovery's. Then thought about a Pajero but then they seem to have their fair share of problems too.

Matt_taylor

Thanks paul i will go newsagents on my way home

The Zohan

No probs!
Left mine in Dubai so cannot help, might be worth contacting the mag to seel if they have any of the December copies if you cannot get one from the Newsagents.

Good luck

Seamaster

I am in the same situation. need a 4 x4. Going to see a late isuzu trooper soon. Seen a fair few pajeros and the better ones still hold their value as they ar ewell looked after. Very nice to drive. Terranos are a good bet but nothing nice to drive. Discovery 300 tdi are classy but where to find a goodun. So many issues with them.


The dealers of imports want far too much. Ive noticed many on ebay dont sell or reach reserve...so maybe the s/h value will drop soon ??

KiwiGTI

I need to go and look at some. take the Pajero for example - dealers or pristine ones seem to be advertised at £6000+ but there are plenty on ebay/autotrader for £2000-£4000

Either the dealers are way overpriced or the cheap ones are junk.

Dave Thornton

Go to Brightwells > Homepage - fair choice every week

RON

Plenty of forums around that deal with Landies....

www.mud-club.com :: Index

here's one that not gender specific.... any 4x4 will do!!

my username is Disco-ron...... i have a 200.... very pleased with it, not very economical, but i have lead boots, and a modded truck!!

Matt_taylor

what mpg u get then ron? lol

RON

Low 20's..... but then i know others who get well into the 30's.....??