zeitgeist57 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Disco's suck. My roommate had one back in the early 2000's (when they were the only other Land Rover SUV option aside from the Range Rover) and he had unbelievable trouble with the thing. I remember borrowing it one time and, with only a few years on it and less than 40k miles, the rear hatch handle crumbled in my hand when I went to open the back. It had literally rusted apart. Electrical system was junk, gas mileage was garbage. Not worth it unless it is a 4th car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 get a jeep and call it a day. Not to be a fanboy, but... Agreed 100%. Though as he said, he's looking for a level of refinement that will be difficult to find in a Jeep in that price class (though probably not impossible). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Most of these people speak from no experience, but from what they have heard. I have owned about 7 land rovers (mostly range rovers) and am amazed at the quality, the ride and what I got for the price I have paid. On the newer 4.0 engines, make damn sure that the headgaskets aren't leaking. It is common that the headbolts back off and ruin the headgaskets. All though the parts aren't too expensive, unless you are doing the work yourself, things would start to get costly. Feel more than free to bring your car by my shop for me to check it out and no cost, and look at my Discovery II and Range Rover. I did look for engine leaks and did not see any. But I will most likely take you up on your offer. I just need to see if I can work something out with the owner. Well, landrovers are actually garbage... seriously, take heed. Thats just not true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Maybe now you'll have a vehicle that gets worse mileage than mine. Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Maybe now you'll have a vehicle that gets worse mileage than mine. Ha! Unlikely, perhaps if I disconnect the return line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Unlikely, perhaps if I disconnect the return line. What was I thinking. Nothing consumes as much fuel as a busted I-5, not even a busted 454. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy1647545504 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 My only experience with Land Rovers comes from dealing with them when they get wrecked, and I can't think of a marque that has a worse history for body parts availability. For $2k, it may not be as much of a concern for you, but you should be aware that should you have an accident with it that renders it repairable, but not drivable, 45-60 days in the shop waiting for major body panels is not uncommon. This really has more to do with parts ordering policies of the Land Rover dealership network than anything else though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 My only experience with Land Rovers comes from dealing with them when they get wrecked, and I can't think of a marque that has a worse history for body parts availability. For $2k, it may not be as much of a concern for you, but you should be aware that should you have an accident with it that renders it repairable, but not drivable, 45-60 days in the shop waiting for major body panels is not uncommon. This really has more to do with parts ordering policies of the Land Rover dealership network than anything else though. Good to know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Hmmm, this sounds like a Land Rover a friend of mine took a look at last weekend. I know he said he wasn't going to touch that with a 10 foot pole. The guy was even was willing to take in trade his lifted 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee that had seen a lot of trail use and needs about $1k in parts to fix the shit that was wrong with it. I would stay away. At $2K, you are going to get what you pay for when looking at a "luxury" SUV. I also say look at Jeeps. If you want something a little nicer, look at the Grand Cherokee's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 $10 says it's the same one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 $10 says it's the same one. Yeah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 My only experience with Land Rovers comes from dealing with them when they get wrecked, and I can't think of a marque that has a worse history for body parts availability. For $2k, it may not be as much of a concern for you, but you should be aware that should you have an accident with it that renders it repairable, but not drivable, 45-60 days in the shop waiting for major body panels is not uncommon. This really has more to do with parts ordering policies of the Land Rover dealership network than anything else though. Unlikey now, You can go to pick an pull and see them in the lot. There's a blue one in there right now. I did a 6k front end hit on one in 07 and had all the parts in 2 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I've decided against the original one I looked at. I found another one that appears to be in much better condition. But I think I've made my mind up that I do want one, I just need to find the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I've decided against the original one I looked at. I found another one that appears to be in much better condition. But I think I've made my mind up that I do want one, I just need to find the right one. Has anyone mentioned a JEEP? -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Has anyone mentioned a JEEP? -Marc Read the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Chris, Do you really need the size/storage of a truck/SUV ? Why not an old Subie like an outback or such: http://images.autotrader.com/images/2009/8/24/267/022/12812313697.267022986.IM1.02.565x421_A.562x421.jpg I have this as a daily in same color. Mine is sedan, though. Sometimes it would be nice to have a wagon, though. This thing is a tank and I highly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Read the thread I did...so did anyone mention a jeep? Like..."It's a Jeep thing" or "if you can read this please flip me over?" Maybe even "trail rated?" -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I have this as a daily in same color. Mine is sedan, though. Sometimes it would be nice to have a wagon, though. This thing is a tank and I highly recommend it. A sedan wouldnt be bad. I did...so did anyone mention a jeep? Like..."It's a Jeep thing" or "if you can read this please flip me over?" Maybe even "trail rated?" -Marc Best 4X4XFar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I don't really see Chris driving a 'merican rusty busted ass Jeep. Plus the Rover will make him feel like he's in Africa again chasing springboks and running over peasants. Definately worth 2k. Manual FTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Its pronounced 'muhrkin. But you're exactly right. SHIKAKA! http://www.imcdb.org/images/003/436.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Plus the Rover will make him feel like he's in Africa again chasing springboks and running over peasants. http://www.shardul.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/lion-on-stilts.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 10-foot lift kit- standard in Africa. Nice photoshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Nice photoshop. Its real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Its real It isn't, and I'll tell you why. The male lions are way too lazy to attempt something like that. Only the females would be stilt-hunting, that dude would be hanging out in the shade eating babies and licking his balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 It isn't, and I'll tell you why. The male lions are way too lazy to attempt something like that. Only the females would be stilt-hunting, that dude would be hanging out in the shade eating babies and licking his balls. Your mom licks my balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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