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Join the club! Maybe they're automatically setup to 'drain' when the warranty runs out
I had the same problem with my DI - the oily stuff spilled all over my dash and console. Now there is a dry ring left around the mirror.
For the small (automatic) loss in functionality, I have decided not to replace it. I just tilt the mirror up when driving at night
Thanks - wasko
Has anyone been using Castrol Syntec in their rovers? I just replaced the oil and went synthetic and I love the differences: smooth running and better pick up etc.. I heard Chevron makes a good synthetic, one of my mechanics was raving about it.
Maintenance on the DII is no big deal, costs are no more than my Toyota or Benz, or any other vehicle for that matter - plus you can do a lot yourself. My biggest problem has been scheduling the services - usually takes 3 weeks advance notice - I hope I never need emergency repairs.
danslrdii your vehicle was built on 12/14/99
Love the truck thus far- we have camped in it (we are shorter in stature, so folding the seats down and sleeping in the back is not too bad), brought the bikes out (with a hitch mounted Yakima rack- although the back is inaccessible with the rack on) and attended a LR picnic event where we could offroad to the best of our abilities. (She has some minor battle scars too, which adds to my affection for this vehicle!) I have even taken the truck through some fields just for fun. As a passenger noted, "This was fun in our Blazer but it's even more fun to do in your Land Rover!!!!!!"
Only concern is the gas mileage on our 2000 Discovery II- I was expecting an average between the low of 13 and the high of 17 based on the fuel economy blurb on the window sticker. Even with a tank full on highway, we are averaging 14.5. We use 92 octane and run the "econ" for the climate control. Any suggestions on improving the 14.5? I know this isn't a Geo Metro but I would like to try to get better mileage if possible.
Thanks for all of the guidance on this informative board!
PS: I renamed her the Weiner Mobile- for numerous reasons, but it seems to fit her personality!!!!!
Some folks report noisy "tappy" lifters... a few months of Syntec seems to wash the crud out and quiet things up. Plus it has a higher flash point so you get fewer deposits on the exhaust valve stems. That's pretty important for '96 GEMS 4.0 trucks.
If you use 20/50w in summer, keep the RPMs down (like below 2k) until the temp gauge comes up off the peg. Otherwise you can pop open the popoff valve in the filter and run all that crud thru your engine again.
Happy Rovering! -Bob
Thanks Tin,
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http://www.landyonline.co.za/specs/kalahari_discovery.htm
I'm looking to purchase a Range Rover 4.0. The Range was recently returned to Land Rover (3 year lease terminated) with only 12,000 miles. It's a 1998 with a sale price of $38K. I've searched for used Range Rovers and typically they all have between 33K-40K of miles driven for 1998-2000 rovers and up to 60K miles of warranty with the ability to extend the warranty up to 100 miles.
I'm looking to potentially close on the purchase Tuesday July 10, 2001. However, I'm not in a rush or neither am I pressed to make a purchase. I feel as though I've come across a great deal, given the details listed above. Basically, if this is a good deal I don't want it to get away from me.
What I'm looking for is perhaps some feedback, suggestions and recommendations that will either make or break my decision to purchase it.
Thanks in advance!
ljroveraround (Lionell)
Could you please review my message that I recently posted concerning the subject of a 1998 4.0 Range Rover with 12k MILES with a price tag of $38K.
Is this vehicle for sale through a Land Rover retailer or from another dealer or private party?
This Range is for sale through Prestige Land Rover auto group at www.prestigelandrover.com; Pre-Owned Land Rover.
Do you have the last eight of the VIN?
On the Retail Buyer's Order that I have from Prestige Land Rover, there is a Serial Number listed. However, I'm not sure if this is the same as the VIN number. If so, the last eight digits are: WA397038.
Thanks for the feedback!
I feel good about the millage and really don't have a problem with the fact that the SUV is a 1998 versus 1999,2000 2001 etc. For the price, performance and quality for some reason I feel better about purchasing a used Range than a New Discovery Series II. Is it possible to match up, point-for-point, a Series II 2001 or 2002, fully loaded, with a used RR 4.0 1998 and expect the same performance and capabilities as the RR?
Thanks again for the research and INFO!
Cheers
Lionell
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You really need to come to Ouray on 8-2 thru 8-5 for the National Land Rover Rally - you will get to do many of the trails and have plenty of help available should something go bad. It's also fun to just watch the "hot doggers" do their thing.
I've never yet seen a Rover break anything, but I've seen Jeeps and Explorers just fall apart.
If you got the $$, get the ACE and SLS plus skid plates - much is to be said for peace of mind! The ACE will you give more axle articulation plus you can drive the Million $$ Hyw. like a BMW.
I've gone off-roading in the San Juan Mtns. for 12 years, mostly in Toyotas'(truck and 4-Runner), but they can't come close to the Disco in capability. Even Poughipsi Gulch (sp.?) can't beat the stock Rovers.
And on the slick-rock in Utah - good god what traction ! You can almost climb vertical walls. But again, you'll scrape front and rear, plus your mudflaps will take a beating. And probably your plastic "rock-sliders" under the doors - real steel rock sliders will be my next off-road option to add on.
Happy Rovering! See ya in Ouray!?
Thanks!
I was planning on dishing out the $42K for a New SE7 with ACE. However the dealership has a '99 DII w/ ACE for just under $30K. It is a nice vehicle however it does have a mild scent of smoke that I hope could be eliminated, otherwise perfect condition. For the price I am leaning toward the '99.
*Anyone know if the '99 DII's have more problems than the new ones?
*I have read about the brake problems with some, is this a real common problem?
*What about the overall reliability of the DII's? (there is no consumer reports or anything else so you guys are it)
*Any suggestions as to what to buy or watch out for?
*Lastly, any suggestions for getting a better deal on a new DII than what the local dealer is asking, they want just less than MSRP and about $2500 more than the TMV?
Tincup please put in your two cents worth, you seem to be the local expert that everyone looks to.
Thanks
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"SouthDown" who makes skidplates for the DII - so you have to pay big bucks.
"jannsen99", if I were you I'd stick with the '00 model DII. I had an early production '99 and it was a break-down/repair nightmare (18 repairs, major and minor, in less than 12 months, and 11,000 miles for a total of 8000 warranty $$). My 00 on the other hand, at 20,000 miles, has been perfect - so far. The good thing is, with LR, once something is fixed, it tends to stay fixed. If you do want the '99, have the dealer run the service record and get an extended warranty if you can.
Good luck to you all!
Simrock
Thanks for the information. I am amazed that you save $5K. Did you call any other dealerships other than Fresco? I assume that you finalized the price over the phone before you drove down there?
The local dealerships said that I had to buy a truck from a dealer in my area. They said that out of area dealers would not eel to me. Based on what you did, this does not seem like the case.
Thanks again.
Kelvin
www.roverparts.com
I guess my answer to your question is if you can get away with using an infant seat, you should probably be able to make it fit on one side of the back seat and put the forward facing on the other side. If you are having to use the convertible seat for rearward facing, you may have to see if you can fit one in the middle and one in one of the outboard rear seats.
Hope this helps.
Christopher
P.S. The infant seat that my wife and I used was the Century SmartFit Plus
we are looking at buying a new discovery with
vin #1A292277.
thanks for the info.
grover4
Its SALJY1244TA196020.
Thanks for any information you might be able to provide.
Jeff
Its SALJY1244TA196020.
Thanks for any information you might be able to provide.
Jeff