Land Rover Discovery and Discovery II

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I purchased a brand new Disco in 98', does anyone
know how many miles the engine will realistically
last for ?
know how many miles the engine will realistically
last for ?
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The Residual seems a little higher than it's really worth? It's never been of rode and it's even had the leather seats covered it whole 3 years and not a thing wrong with it, it even smells like a new car still after 3 years! I baby this car to death! Change the oil every 3,000 mile not the 7500 the dealer advise and rotate the tires every 5000 miles , the dealer says never do this, their wrong! So what should I do?
Would I be making a mistake selling a good like new car to someone else or would I be unhappy wanting a different new car, as I'm happy with a car for just about 3 years any how? Hate to sell a good car for a problem later? Any advise please help!
IE: OIL CHANGES, TIRE ROTATION, ETC.
HELP HELP HELP!!!
"Should I buy or sell It":
I would definately buy it! If you find a car you like and you have truly had no problems, I would not let it go.
"Considering a Disco: I think the disco is the best 4 wheel vehicle I have not only ever owned but had the pleasure to ride in. The electrical has not been an issue for myself. Another consideration is that they hold their value well. If you don't care for it then you can turn it with little or no loss.
"1996 Land Rover Discovery": I use a shop locally in San Jose that services Land Rover, Jaguar and Mercedes. They have two ex-Land rover mechanics that are excellent and their prices are affordable. Additionally their service is much better than the crappy dealer service we have experienced in the past.
Now, a question for you all. I have experienced a problem with the automatic rear view mirror. Apparently there is a photo sensitive film on the back of the glass that is now bubbling and peeling away. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a factory recall in place for this?
Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you,
My friend recently purchased a Discovery II in place of her Lexus LX470. They were experiencing problems with the brakes a few weeks ago and put it in the shop for repairs. This was about a month after getting it brand new from he dealer. When they got it back a few days ago, they were driving to the airport in New York City when the brakes failed totally. To make matters worse, the emergency brakes failed too. They hit the car in front of them at a light. Nobody was injured but they could have been badly hurt. My other friend also bought a RR 4.6HSE a few years ago. That car also had a similar problem and was in the shop every other week LITERALLY. For 70K, who would waste their money like that? I would have personally bought a Jag or a 740iL. I love range rovers and wanted to buy a used 4.6 HSE but now i'm scared to get in one again. Every person I know with a RR has problems with it and I wonder why because they are very well made cars and I see old ones every day. I just dont think that two lemons in two years is a conspiracy. What do you think?
Confused,
Matthew
PS I really want a 4.6 HSE so a reply would be well appreciated.
I had some untimely electrical work done because I wanted to install a GPS anti-theft system. The technician did not know about Disco's and did a awful job. I had to go to the dealer to have the electrical mess corrected.
Lesson learned: Check with the dealer first for any add-on alarms. The LR Disco has a very sophisticated electrical system and should only be maintained by someone who is familiar with it.
While at the dealership, I had to rent a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT. It turns out that my 95 Disco is more comfortable, handles rough roads better and gives me a better view of traffic. The Explorer only had 4900 miles while my Disco has 60,000! The aluminum body makes a big difference in maintaining appearances.
These vehicles are meant to last. I have a 6 year body warranty, a 10-year engine warranty (thanx Quaker State Oil) and I know it will last that long. So far, only the altenator has been changed and one ball-joint.
Consider this when looking at LR's and Disco's: If you want style and dependability, well engineered for mechanically minded, easily upgraded (1994-1999 most parts are interchangeable), then this is the vehicle for you. There are several 3rd party companies that specialize in outfitting your Disco or Rangie and they are all 1st quality.
Downside: gas mileage is poor - it is a 3 ton 4x4. It is a prize 4x4 for theives - so insurance is high. Few mechanics know about LR's and Disco's - so you have to really look around for a good mechanic or use the dealer ($$$). If you like working on your 4x4 this is a very good toy to play with. If not, it could be very expensive having it maintained by the dealer.
The brakes are not the best. The Range Rover has a better anti-lock brake system (no wonder at twice the price). Advice: Keep your distance from those in front of you. My dealer gave this advice to me - and my brakes were recently done!
Best of luck to those of you who are considering a RR or Disco. And for those of you who have a RR or Disco, you know the pride of the best 4x4xFar.
JohnMc.
I have never had a brake problem though. Sounds like a minor air leak in the system. Hope you get it fixed so it does not ruin your Disco spirit.
Happy Rovering to all.
Don't get me wrong, I owned a Range Rover for over 8 years in Colorado and loved it. I was an off road fanatic and really became a dyed in the wool Rover owner. My old Rangie never stranded me and was a very dependable vehicle until I sold it with 160k miles on it.
I was transferred to Florida a couple of years ago so have absolutely no need of an SUV here. We've taken up sailing and enjoy it every bit as much if not more than off roading as a passtime. So we have an Audi A6 Quattro Avant as our hauler here. The Audi's been a perfect match for our new locale.
I can't imagine why someone would want to put up with 1950's era handling performance, gas mileage etc, if you don't off road or have any practical use for what SUV's (especially Land Rovers) are primarily designed to do.
What made me a Land Rover fanatic is experiencing what one will do off road - basically defy the laws of physics. People that yak about that "feeling" a Land Rover gives them dispite never taking it off road make me laugh, what an increadable waste of an incredable off road vehicle.
"calguy03", I understand what you are saying, but did you drive a D-II with ACE before choosing the '97 D-I? If you did, I can't believe you would want anything else, especially since it gives you that "uniqueness" plus a good, stabel, solid, and sway-free ride. Mine gives me 16 - 19 mpg (as good as my wheezy V6 Toy 4x4 truck).
Rene
00 DII, (previously 00 BMW "M" roadster, 98 MBZ CLK 320, 00 Toy 4Runner 4x4 Limited), 90 Toy xtracab 4x4, 82 MBZ 240D (plus 23 others over several years).
Have a 98 Disco - not 1 problem at all thru 15k miles.
Have a 00 Disco - no problems thru 3k miles.
Basically, no rhyme or reason as to mechanical reliability. There is virtually no difference between the 97 and 98, yet the two drove like two different vehicles entirely. The 00 is light years better that the 98 - quiet (relative term), marginal better power and acceleration, moderately more room, etc.
Any vehicle can be a problem......
i'm goin to get the basic car, and add the duel sunroofs and then mabey a 6 cd changer. can you add a changer aftermarket? i understand you cant use the stearing wheel controls for it then. anyone know?
Over than that, I have 4000 care free miles on the truck. Several of the posts on the Disco II have scared me re: reliability. It appears that Land Rover has some quality control issues. One vehicle off the line may run flawlessly for years while another one off the line the next day will be trouble from the start. Jaguar has much the same problem. After Ford bought them out, this was decreased significantly and now Jag is on JD's power list. Hopefully the same will happen for LR. I hope I got one of the good ones because I don't have patience for repairs after driving Japanese cars my whole life.
You will love your Disco II. The basic II with the new dura grain leather (ie fake leather) is a great buy and the interior is just as good as the leather, without the smell (which I love). You should be able to get one for around $30,000 new.
Regarding the CD player, I looked and could not find any after market ones. I would stick with the Dealer installed unit to be safe. I didn't get one because I am too lazy to change out the CDs. They need to make an in-dash unit. These are more popular.
i got
WHITE
with duragrain
i got running boards, rear lamp guards, and a 6 cd changer. any other toys i should look into?
Any engine, well maintained, will last a long time. And don't let the postings regarding engine acceleration scare you. The car is fine off the line. Its not the fastest when passing on the interstate, but it is more than adequate. I'd rather have the 4,500 pounds under me. I have never had a problem merging on on-ramps.
Enjoy...
My husband favors the the Toyota Land Cruiser (which we've looked at), and I favor the Disco II. Does anyone have any comparisons of the two??
I'm a little disappointed to hear the acceleration of the Disco is not the greatest (especially on the highway). I'm known to have a heavy foot and that would be a concern of mine.
Mattd4: Good luck to you and your new Disco II...I hope all goes well!!
Thanks
neil
1. I LOVED my Land Rover.
2. It saved my life in an accident, no question.
3. Lets be honest, they are junky cars. They will ALWAYS leak. They will blow head gaskets and unless you are always off road and I mean really off roading, buy something else.
I've been posting here for about 2 years, ever since I got my 99 DII in Feb. 99. It was a piece of crap! One of the first DII's off the line. I traded it for a 00 4Runner (perfect vehicle), traded that for a 00 BMW, then traded that for a 00 DII (I could not stand to be without the Disco, it had grown on me and I had come to love it, except for all the problems).
My current DII is now 3 months and 3000 miles old and has been perfect. I just did a 2500 mile trip to CO, went off-road, and am convinced that this is the best, all-capable SUV one can buy. And I've had just about every SUV you can get.
Is it OK to buy a 97 Discovery with over 40k of mileages?
Does year 97 is a good year? (I am not talking about wine)
Thanks in advance!!
-- Ivan
Good luck, -Bob
I hope you are happy with the new one, if not, your salesman will be very happy.
Happy motoring. Mark
Regards, Pat
Also has anybody gotten any kind of discount off list?
Thanks
Does anyone know if the 2001 model will have
any new features from the 2000 model? If you do
could you list them? Also, when will the 2001 model come out?
Thanks.
Also looking for either aftermarket or factory cd changer!