https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/5876530843.html

I'm looking for advice. I've been interested in buying a discovery for a while and this '98 has caught my attention. I realize there are newer discoveries for sale with less miles for less, but I'm drawn to this one because it looks to have been maintained well and has already had a few of the common problems I've researched fixed. The closest Rover dealership to where I live is 2 hours away, so that is a reason I am hesitant to want one in the first place. I just have a few questions:
Does this Rover seem legit?

How much does it cost per year to maintain your average rover?

I'm willing to learn how to work a Rover myself, but would y'all recommend I buy a rover with the intention to maintain it myself having only limited knowledge on car maintenance?

Thanks for your time.

 

The truck you are considering appears to be in good shape, but it is HEAVILY modified for off-roading purposes. If you are buying it to have fun, romp in the mud and rocks, and continually put money into it to keep it that way, yeah, have a closer look.

As you noted, you really must be able and willing to work on these trucks to make them viable. Otherwise you will burn a ton of money on a truck that, apart from the sum of its parts, is not worth a whole lot.

 

The logical answer is no, but then again we're all here...

 

If it has sunroofs you will want to CHECK FOR LEAKS.

 

I'd pass, $700-800 will put all the lift most would ever need on a Disco plus he comes off like a jerk. I'd be more concerned about whether it needs a new engine vs 3"(5" vs 2") of extra lift. He claims it's in good mechanical shape but he's more interested in telling you about the "fluff".

 

If your looking for an off road vehicle I'd go for it. Although I'd be cautious as to how they got 5" of lift. It doesn't look like it to me. If it is, you need to change quiet a bit about the suspension to do that much correctly. So I'd get familiar with the things to look for.
Those 3 link kits are pricey. But if it's so good why sell? I'd go in with some caution and ready to walk away. I'd go for it if it meets your needs. You couldn't build one with all that for the same cost.

 

1" of spring, 4" of puck.

 

That doesn't look like 5" of lift. Especially not with those tiny tires.
The rest of the truck looks pretty good, kinda like a sleeper wheeler. Looks to be clean and rust free. That Safari Gard 3-link suspension setup is almost as rare as hens teeth and adds a lot to the front travel on a truck.

 

hahaha !
from looking at that I was thinking he was figuring the 5" lift from the original 2-3" of sagg....lol