Im starting to get the itch, i seem to get it once a year around this time. I have been considering a discovery II as of late. I kinda just want to start over and I like the newer look. And my past 3 vehicles have lasted me about a year.

If I. Were to get a dII there would be some negatives and positives.

Some of the positives to the dII would be:

Newer look*
Newer headlights
Bigger rims
Bigger engine
Chance to build up again.*

Negatives are longer rear overhang
Maintenance
More to go wrong?
No parts at junk yard


I never really cared for bigger rims, however on a land rover the bigger rims just look right. Smaller 16" rims with 33's just don't.
I also would like the bigger engine.

One of the downsides to getting rid of my truck would be the maintenance I did on it, and all the parts I put into it head gasket and water pump to name a few.*

Is the 04 offered without the rear air suspension? And is it offered without the ace?*

 

snap out of it

 

I'm trying. I don't really feel like going throu another head gasket, headliner droop and sunroof lek.

 

However, I DID read that Spike is of the mind that the 2004 is the best Discovery ever built <-- and that is not a recommendation I would take lightly.

I also really like some of the newer features, but think I will just replace the headlights with the "cool" DII ones (straight replacement according to others) and invest in a new paint job and perhaps a second set of tires/rims just for wheeling.

Well, until I can afford to buy one with a Super Charger so I can get into trouble REALLY fast - like before I have time to think better of it.

Or course, by the time that happens, we will probably be back to riding horses...and I hear that they are really dependable - but getting parts for them are a bitch!

 

Yes, the rear air suspension was an option (SLS).
Yes, ACE was also an option, both options could be added to different models and are mutually exclusive.
*I have ACE on my 99 and love the system and don't hear of many people having problems with it or costly repairs. It handles like a sportscar...just a really big, heavy, slow one. But yes, its another option that isn't necessary.

If I were going to look for a 04 today, I'd find one with a boat anchor for an engine already (pay pennies for it) and drop a new Turner Engineering engine into it...because I'd plan on keeping it for a long, long time. I've seen very good condition 03-04's with crap for engines go for 3-4k. 6k or less if you drop it in yourself for a new Turner, and you're at 9k anyways without a ticking time bomb!

In the mean time, i'm going to keep converting my 99 to look like an 04!

 

simplicity of the D1 cant be meet....but the looks of 03-04 discos are just amazing

 

Converting a D1 to the '99-'02 D2 headlights is a staright-forward, no-mod 15 min deal. The '03/'04 headlights is a semi-major undertaking to fit in a D1

 

I have been seriously contmplating getting an '04 also. I will definitly look for one with a proven head gasket job and as complete of maintenence records as possible.

But I'm keeping my D1 as I have way too much($ and labor) into it to get rid of it. Plus, then I can really turn it into an offroad rig.

 

Kenk - you have summed up my plans exactly. My D1 has been my DD for almost 4 years, and will be for another 2 maybe. But THEN...once I re-purpose it from "Daily Driver" to "Off Road @$$ Kicker/HUMMWV Recovery Vehicle" - then I'll be able to do the MOD's I really want to. Ridiculous suspension and body lifts, sway bars and dampers, 2 Shocks per corner, 35's cut the cats off and run headers out the side in front of the rear tires and up. Strip all the unnecessary electronic crap, shred the ABS...and the list goes on. Of course, all of that will have to occur between the wheeling trips that will monopolize my time...

I can't wait!

 

Got an 04 Landmark with 18" wheels. Its my first Landy and it rocks. Looks good and as good an interior as any car I've been in. Go for it.