Sold his nicely sorted rig on Bring a Trailer for $15k.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...r-discovery-4/

Are disco prices finally bouncing off the bottom?

 

15k no f'ing way - makes no sense theres nothing special at all about the rig (dont get me wrong its clean and stands proud) - ok the safari rack makes us drool but other than that- **** I got a 98' with only 115k, all new brake and coolant system etc.....
for the low price of 19k! any takers...........

 

" Nothing Special "???....I think you overlooked the 150hp ADDING red valve covers!

 

Great looking front seats!
Wish I could locate steering wheel gripper like that and a cool placement for flashlight!

 

Thanks Walt.

Ya'll can joke, but clearly I presented a very well maintained and well taken care of vehicle. Yeah I painted the valve covers red. Big deal. The point is I removed them just to replace the gaskets, even though they weren't leaking, as preventative maintenance because they had 30k miles on them. And rather than throw dirty covers back on, I cleaned them up. I added some value, even if it's just a splash of color. And while I was there I took a photo of the motor to show how clean and non-sludged up it was. I'd put the engine internals proving regular oil changes against photos of anyone who wants to joke about it.

The motor was rebuilt, the drivetrain was done correctly, the fuel system was replaced, including injectors, the brake system was entirely replaced.

I have no codes, ABS works, everything including the clock works, and it's 100% rust free other than a slight bit of surface rust that was addressed. Coolant hoses, vacuum hoses, all in great shape and or brand new.

Plus I have proven OBDII Live data showing that motor is in 100% perfect running condition, including 0.0% LTFT numbers, correct 02 sensor numbers, correct running temperature, correct intake temp, everything is 100% correct and in spec.

If people have all of that, plus some fun good looking add ons like a rack and lights and power accessories that are all 100% wired correctly, water proofed, run correctly and not wired all over the place....

well then by all means, put it up for sale and see what happens. If you get $16 or 20, or $25,000 for it then good. That's beneficial for everyone else with a well maintained and well presented LR.

The rising tide lifts all boats? Maybe I set a new standard for not only maintenance, but proving maintenance and how to present a sell a vehicle. The G4 currently for sale has no videos. I did a walk around, start up, driving, showing dash lights, stereo, wipers, washers, everything on mine works, and works well.

The recurring comments about how I was the best seller on BAT (as well as numerous private messages I had stating the same) and that I set a new standard for selling a vehicle...That's what sold the Land Rover for the price it got combined with the proven maintenance.

 

Clearly it was just because a Leg wanted one and got it from Airborne troop...

 

 

My only complaint is, why didn't you get more?!
Seriously, the higher price that any of these sell for, only helps the value hold, or go up for the rest of us.
The way my Disco eats money, any extra dollar I can get if I sell it, is a plus.

 

Well trust me, I'd have loved to have gotten more. I'm happy with what it sold for, not only because I probably broke even on it (I started with a well sorted and maintained rust free example and then added to it) but also because of what it did for Discovery prices overall. The ones that are left and haven't been junked from poor maintenance or discarded due to rust are worth more and that's starting to show.

Also have to consider the bidders owe a 5% buyers premium to the site, and they have to contend with shipping or flying in and driving if not local, so he's in it for $18k or so. That's the real actual cost/sale price all said and done.

 

HAHAHA Nice.
We're all just jealous!
Good for you man!