Considering Discovery purchase.
#1
#2
RE: Considering Discovery purchase.
They are so cheap because of the price of gas, and they REQUIRE premium gas.
DI's are less problematic and easier to fix than DII's.
1994-1999.5=DI
1999.5-2004=DII
Stay away from 2003's, end of story on that one.
DII's have probelems with head gaskets, the front driveshaft, the ABS, Hill Decent control and traction control as well as the air ride suspension.
DI's have problems with the ABS (easy fix), the sun roofs not working and the cruise control, also a easy fix.
Do a search on this forum for the "3 amigos" and "front driveshaft" as well as "looking to buy".
DI's are less problematic and easier to fix than DII's.
1994-1999.5=DI
1999.5-2004=DII
Stay away from 2003's, end of story on that one.
DII's have probelems with head gaskets, the front driveshaft, the ABS, Hill Decent control and traction control as well as the air ride suspension.
DI's have problems with the ABS (easy fix), the sun roofs not working and the cruise control, also a easy fix.
Do a search on this forum for the "3 amigos" and "front driveshaft" as well as "looking to buy".
#3
#4
RE: Considering Discovery purchase.
I can't speak on behalf of the DI, but my DII seems to be one of the simplest vehicles to work on that I have ever owned. If you go with either, my suggestion would be VALIDATION of SERVICE! If properly cared for and accurate records can be provided these trucks are a joy to own. Good luck!
Regards,
Nick
Regards,
Nick
#5
RE: Considering Discovery purchase.
The turning radius on the D2 '99.5 is lousy alright, but I can't compare as I haven't driven Later models.
I think another reason the Discos depreciate so dramatically is buyer fear of the unknown....ie: what will it cost to maintain and cost of parts etc! Without a bit of mechanical knowhow and/or a trustworthy local Landy goto guy...you have good reason to steer clear!
I also find using medium grade fuel @ 89 octane works fine for me and saves the additional cost of Premium. I sometimes use an octane boost supplement in a full tank, but not always.
Muckster
I think another reason the Discos depreciate so dramatically is buyer fear of the unknown....ie: what will it cost to maintain and cost of parts etc! Without a bit of mechanical knowhow and/or a trustworthy local Landy goto guy...you have good reason to steer clear!
I also find using medium grade fuel @ 89 octane works fine for me and saves the additional cost of Premium. I sometimes use an octane boost supplement in a full tank, but not always.
Muckster
#6
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,088
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
RE: Considering Discovery purchase.
Discovery's don't hold their price period. Poor reliability history is what is killing them. There's other vehicles that cost a lot in gas and must be fuelled with super. Porsche Cayenne, lexus Lx470, toyota Land Cruiser, even the H2 hold their value way better than Land Rovers.
#7
RE: Considering Discovery purchase.
ORIGINAL: muckster
The turning radius on the D2 '99.5 is lousy alright, but I can't compare as I haven't driven Later models.
I think another reason the Discos depreciate so dramatically is buyer fear of the unknown....ie: what will it cost to maintain and cost of parts etc! Without a bit of mechanical knowhow and/or a trustworthy local Landy goto guy...you have good reason to steer clear!
I also find using medium grade fuel @ 89 octane works fine for me and saves the additional cost of Premium. I sometimes use an octane boost supplement in a full tank, but not always.
Muckster
The turning radius on the D2 '99.5 is lousy alright, but I can't compare as I haven't driven Later models.
I think another reason the Discos depreciate so dramatically is buyer fear of the unknown....ie: what will it cost to maintain and cost of parts etc! Without a bit of mechanical knowhow and/or a trustworthy local Landy goto guy...you have good reason to steer clear!
I also find using medium grade fuel @ 89 octane works fine for me and saves the additional cost of Premium. I sometimes use an octane boost supplement in a full tank, but not always.
Muckster
#8
#9
RE: Considering Discovery purchase.
ORIGINAL: muckster
I also find using medium grade fuel @ 89 octane works fine for me and saves the additional cost of Premium. I sometimes use an octane boost supplement in a full tank, but not always.
I also find using medium grade fuel @ 89 octane works fine for me and saves the additional cost of Premium. I sometimes use an octane boost supplement in a full tank, but not always.
The 10 cent spread gos like this
87-$3.00
89-$3.10
93-$3.20
How much does that bottle of octane booster cost you? $4? And it only raises your octane by less than one point. So you are paying $66 for a tank of mid-grade when you buy 20 gals and use the octane boost. ($3.10 per gal of mid grade)
Premium would have cost you $64.
LR says use premium for a reason, you can do whatever you want, but they require so it is in your best interest to use it.
#10