Normally I wouldn't post this stuff and it's a bit on the hinky side. She won't send pics. Apparently it was a tow behind her parents RV so who knows how many miles on the chassis but only has 37k on the clock. From her story someone put ATF in the master cyl and she's not going to spend the $ to fix. I'm going to check it out tomorrow and I guess someone already claimed the starter and is pulling it Sunday. Let me know what you think, I'm trying to extract info out of her now. I can pull the "smaller" stuff and ship for you all.

1997 Land Rover Discovery Parting out

 

I really need the power control switches for the seats..for both sides

 

For that mileage this has to be a set-up or an idiot. Even if someone did put ATF in the master cylinder why would you part one out with that mileage. If it's legit buy the whole thing and don't let her part it. That's practically brand spankin new. That would be a shame to see a young disco get hacked apart. I'm cringing just thinking about it.

 

Do your switches not work, or is just the plastic broken?

 

Exactly, I asked her why not sell it needing work instead of parting? She didn't know I have a '97, she said it would cost more than it's worth. I'm not going to argue, can't argue dumb but I told her I'd help her part it out, have not heard back after that but I will try and take a look at it tomorrow...I'll pull the window ecu's and anything else anyone else wants if it's legit.

 

Oh I did try and buy it whole but she doesn't want to do that so this should be interesting.

 

Well, it makes perfect sense if she only got an estimate from a dealer. MC, ABS pump, proportioning valve, flex lines and calipers plus labor would probably be $2-3000, if not more.
She can probably get more for it as parts than selling it outright and if she has a place to store it, and doesn't mind the hassle it makes sense.
It's shame though, if it's in good shape which I expect it is.

Or there could be something shady going on. LOL

If you really want it, take $1000 cash with you and offer it to her. Sometimes cash in hand makes a bigger impression.

 

My switches work fine. The plastic tabs are broken. Do you have a fix for that or should I hack one. The plates seem to cost around $30 each so I'd rather save that with a fix.

 

i would buy that thing cash money. especially where you are. if that were up here it would be rusted to $hit and be selling for $4000.

 

Switches are broke and its just dangling there