Considering purchase of 01' Disco throwing codes
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That's the thing with Rover's the body almost always looks good unless there is accident damage.
I don't know where your located, but rust is a huge issue with these. Check underneath check the floors, the wheel wells, and the rear load space. In some areas that one could already have a questionable frame.
I don't know where your located, but rust is a huge issue with these. Check underneath check the floors, the wheel wells, and the rear load space. In some areas that one could already have a questionable frame.
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Before I/we get on a tangent, I'm taking it to Ed's British 4x4 to be inspected, at that point, what they determine will be the final deciding factor.
I plan to do all the work myself, I enjoy wrenching, it's therapeutic and keeps me out of the pub.
I agree his asking price as it sits is way off. That's why I want to have it checked so I know what I am up against and will haggle, if I even do at the point, accordingly.
I have talked to this guy about a few cars, the Disco he's had for over a month, so he just may be ready to deal. If not, I have no issue, in fact sometimes it's even satisfying to walk away and tell a salesman "no". I sold for BMW/Mini of Nashville, I know the drill.
Thanks for all the feedback, it's a starting point to a journey.
I plan to do all the work myself, I enjoy wrenching, it's therapeutic and keeps me out of the pub.
I agree his asking price as it sits is way off. That's why I want to have it checked so I know what I am up against and will haggle, if I even do at the point, accordingly.
I have talked to this guy about a few cars, the Disco he's had for over a month, so he just may be ready to deal. If not, I have no issue, in fact sometimes it's even satisfying to walk away and tell a salesman "no". I sold for BMW/Mini of Nashville, I know the drill.
Thanks for all the feedback, it's a starting point to a journey.
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I stopped by the truck while out looking for other vehicles. Not sure how I missed this but the mileage is 148K, no clue how I got 80K in my head.
So his asking price is definitely off considering the possibilities of issues. I may still have it checked if I can do it for less than $200 and get armed to haggle a lot.
But this does bring up questions since the mileage is this high and it still runs without major noticeable issues, is it possible the usual engine quirks may have been addressed? I ask because you guys are more knowledgeable of these trucks.
But logic says if all the quirks I have learned about in my short time on the boards haven't been addressed at some point, by now at this mileage it would run like a complete dog, smoke like crazy, make a ton of noise etc. I'm sure you can see where I would think this.
But I reiterate, no purchase of any sort until it's been checked by a reputable shop.
So his asking price is definitely off considering the possibilities of issues. I may still have it checked if I can do it for less than $200 and get armed to haggle a lot.
But this does bring up questions since the mileage is this high and it still runs without major noticeable issues, is it possible the usual engine quirks may have been addressed? I ask because you guys are more knowledgeable of these trucks.
But logic says if all the quirks I have learned about in my short time on the boards haven't been addressed at some point, by now at this mileage it would run like a complete dog, smoke like crazy, make a ton of noise etc. I'm sure you can see where I would think this.
But I reiterate, no purchase of any sort until it's been checked by a reputable shop.