Buying 2001 Disco!
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Buying 2001 Disco!
Hi All,
I am a first time LR buyer, and I found a 2001 Disco II SE with 90K miles. Im posting to ask a few questions.
1. The seller is asking $9950. Is this too much? The KBB says it should be around $5000 but I cant find any other Disco at that price
2. What are some common problems that I could run into when buying an older molder like this? In the car fax it doesn't list any kind of major replacement or work done, so I worry about the life span on the engine/parts that it has now since they seem to be the originals.
I would appreciate any kind of response
Caleb
I am a first time LR buyer, and I found a 2001 Disco II SE with 90K miles. Im posting to ask a few questions.
1. The seller is asking $9950. Is this too much? The KBB says it should be around $5000 but I cant find any other Disco at that price
2. What are some common problems that I could run into when buying an older molder like this? In the car fax it doesn't list any kind of major replacement or work done, so I worry about the life span on the engine/parts that it has now since they seem to be the originals.
I would appreciate any kind of response
Caleb
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$9,950 is way off the mark. More like $3,500 to $4,000 depending on location.
Common problems, well I would suggest reading up on the Land Rovers as there is a lot of great information that outlines the common and not so common issues that cause the owners to spend money.
The first things I would look at are:
1. When were the head gaskets replaced
2. 3 amigos
3. coolant system
Get a code reader if you are serious about a Land Rover and check the codes to see what is showing up and what may have been hidden.
A link to the truck's classified would be great so we can also look at the truck and provide feedback.
Common problems, well I would suggest reading up on the Land Rovers as there is a lot of great information that outlines the common and not so common issues that cause the owners to spend money.
The first things I would look at are:
1. When were the head gaskets replaced
2. 3 amigos
3. coolant system
Get a code reader if you are serious about a Land Rover and check the codes to see what is showing up and what may have been hidden.
A link to the truck's classified would be great so we can also look at the truck and provide feedback.
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$9,950 is way off the mark. More like $3,500 to $4,000 depending on location.
Common problems, well I would suggest reading up on the Land Rovers as there is a lot of great information that outlines the common and not so common issues that cause the owners to spend money.
The first things I would look at are:
1. When were the head gaskets replaced
2. 3 amigos
3. coolant system
Get a code reader if you are serious about a Land Rover and check the codes to see what is showing up and what may have been hidden.
A link to the truck's classified would be great so we can also look at the truck and provide feedback.
Common problems, well I would suggest reading up on the Land Rovers as there is a lot of great information that outlines the common and not so common issues that cause the owners to spend money.
The first things I would look at are:
1. When were the head gaskets replaced
2. 3 amigos
3. coolant system
Get a code reader if you are serious about a Land Rover and check the codes to see what is showing up and what may have been hidden.
A link to the truck's classified would be great so we can also look at the truck and provide feedback.
The link to the history is here. I was skeptical of the price, If I choose to buy I will definitely barter.
Thanks for the reply
Last edited by calebfreed; Mar 19, 2018 at 12:09 PM.
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Hi All,
I am a first time LR buyer, and I found a 2001 Disco II SE with 90K miles. Im posting to ask a few questions.
1. The seller is asking $9950. Is this too much? The KBB says it should be around $5000 but I cant find any other Disco at that price
2. What are some common problems that I could run into when buying an older molder like this? In the car fax it doesn't list any kind of major replacement or work done, so I worry about the life span on the engine/parts that it has now since they seem to be the originals.
I would appreciate any kind of response
Caleb
I am a first time LR buyer, and I found a 2001 Disco II SE with 90K miles. Im posting to ask a few questions.
1. The seller is asking $9950. Is this too much? The KBB says it should be around $5000 but I cant find any other Disco at that price
2. What are some common problems that I could run into when buying an older molder like this? In the car fax it doesn't list any kind of major replacement or work done, so I worry about the life span on the engine/parts that it has now since they seem to be the originals.
I would appreciate any kind of response
Caleb
Keep looking, they always come up at the right mark. Good luck!
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I just picked one up for $600 in pretty good condition. Just replaced the crank sensor and drove it an hour home. $9k is way too high. I'd pay $5k for one that had had head gaskets, oil pump, and driveshaft replaced. Maybe $6k if it was in reeeeaaally nice shape.
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I'll sell mine for $10k...as that's how much I have in it now. Some assembly required, lol.
Or, classic Craigslist, "I might fix it, but the price will go up if I do".
All these things need work, so if it has a high price, it better look and run great, and have a stack of reciepts with it.
Otherwise, get a cheap one and fix it up.
Picture a wood stove, door open, fire blazing, and you have a bucket of money, and a shovel.....
yeah, that's a Land Rover.
Or, classic Craigslist, "I might fix it, but the price will go up if I do".
All these things need work, so if it has a high price, it better look and run great, and have a stack of reciepts with it.
Otherwise, get a cheap one and fix it up.
Picture a wood stove, door open, fire blazing, and you have a bucket of money, and a shovel.....
yeah, that's a Land Rover.