why did you buy your Disco?
#1
why did you buy your Disco?
There's been a lot of negative posts lately...people fed up or giving up. Thought I'd see why others took the plunge. Remind us why it's worth it. My reasons are as follows:
1. Wanted one since 1997 but couldn't buy because it was either too much or I was overseas.
2. Wife wanted mid size SUV w/7 seats.
3. Wife has a stigmatism and can't see well at night UNLESS she's higher than oncoming headlights and the windshield is fairly vertical.
4. LOVE the looks!
5. Last model Disco I could work on myself.
6. Capability: rain/snow/sleet/hail/floods won't keep me from reaching my destination! Tow capacity ain't too shabby either.
1. Wanted one since 1997 but couldn't buy because it was either too much or I was overseas.
2. Wife wanted mid size SUV w/7 seats.
3. Wife has a stigmatism and can't see well at night UNLESS she's higher than oncoming headlights and the windshield is fairly vertical.
4. LOVE the looks!
5. Last model Disco I could work on myself.
6. Capability: rain/snow/sleet/hail/floods won't keep me from reaching my destination! Tow capacity ain't too shabby either.
#6
Have wanted a Niagara grey DII since 99.
My suburban is too big for the trails around here.
(Body damage on Sir A suggests he might be as well)
I need 7 seats.
Can't afford/rationalize a Pentastar JKJS74. (Rubicon, 2012 and up)
The. Jeep Commander is IFS.
Payment was less than $5 a day.
I love the smell of the interior.
My suburban is too big for the trails around here.
(Body damage on Sir A suggests he might be as well)
I need 7 seats.
Can't afford/rationalize a Pentastar JKJS74. (Rubicon, 2012 and up)
The. Jeep Commander is IFS.
Payment was less than $5 a day.
I love the smell of the interior.
#7
#8
Nothing looks like a Disco - wanted one after first sight. I think it still has a modern look even over a decade later. The sitting position is great!
Had a Defender (D90, 1984). It was a bit raw for my needs and the only time it would fail to start was when I needed it most (brutally cold). It was a diesel. I know, I know... but they are not for me.
Now, if a 351 or a chevy 350 (ugh) would bolt in and this thing had decent bumpers...
Had a Defender (D90, 1984). It was a bit raw for my needs and the only time it would fail to start was when I needed it most (brutally cold). It was a diesel. I know, I know... but they are not for me.
Now, if a 351 or a chevy 350 (ugh) would bolt in and this thing had decent bumpers...
Last edited by Lawndart; 09-16-2014 at 08:36 PM.
#9
#10
I wanted something to have fun with and had decided on a used BMW GS. You know the dream - cross country rides to whatever remote location that comes to mind, maybe detour to Alaska while camping and making friends along the way. After some soul searching and seeing a few friends get hurt, I concluded that luck does not always favor motorcyclists and that my young son and wife would miss having all, or most of me around. I still wanted something fun that could tackle adventures, and soon started looking at Discovery's. I like fixing things and with every other vehicle on the road being a crossover, the Disco stands out. When I dropped my son off at school today the older boys were anxious to see our Disco and my son was beaming with pride as the teachers asked him about his Safari truck. Kinda validated the whole Disco decision. Now it's time to shop for more parts...
Last edited by T.J.; 09-16-2014 at 10:45 PM. Reason: Left out a sentence.