Hi,
Im looking at purchasing a 1999 Disco 1 with 107,000 miles
was just wondering if an experience LR owner could let me know what kinds of questions I should be asking the dealer, and if it's worth the $5,400 that their asking for. The vehicle is in near perfect aesthetic shape. Im just nervous about the 107k miles.
There is also a 2001 Disco SE at the same dealership that has 100,400, and they're asking $8,900 for it. Just wondering what you pros think.
Thanks

 

Well as what to ask about, just ask the usual used car questions.
Check the book value of the truck before you plop down any money.
www.kbb.com
www.nada.com
www.edmunds.com
Test drive it and take notes, if the check engine light is on then while on the test drive take it to a autoparts store and they can read the codes for free.
ALL Land Rovers require premium gas.
The DI will be cheaper to maintain and repair than the DII but the DII is bigger and will ride nicer.
Do not let the miles scare you, we have a guy on here with a '94 and 300,000 miles on his truck, another guy has a DII with 190k and it is still his daily driver.
Do a search for my thread "what to look for when buying a Discovery) and that will help you on what to look for.

 

Sid,
Where do you live? I own a 99 D2 and I have to tell you, they are not selling for that much, more in the $3000 range. Might want to work that number alot and then look elsewhere.
As for the mileage, it is OK and should have a lot of life left in it.

 

Don' know if this will help but I paid $3700 for my 97 LSE last summer with 108,000 miles on it. I think that $5400 is pretty high for a 99. $4000 - $4500 is the highest I would even consider buying a 99 for.

 

Ditto what AK paid in Colorado- I paid $3500 for my 97 LSE three months ago here in NC with 114,000 miles on it. I've seen several on Craigslist since then with similar mileage for less (making me think I paid too much of course ).

The deals are out there - don't jump too soon.

 

What you guys are forgetting is that the market varies ALOT.
A Disco may only be worth $3500 in CO but that same truck might be worth $4500 on the East Coast.
You cannot go by what "I" paid, you need to go buy what the guy down the street paid.

 

Colorado is probably the most expensive place for buying a Rover because of the demand for the four wheel drive and the prestige of owning a Rover. Most dealers and private sellers of Rovers out here are asking at least blue book, most are over blue book.

 

http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/Pric...418%7C0%7C0%7C

No CO is not the highest priced area for LR's.
There is lots of demand for 4x4's in other parts of the country too.
That is dealer pricing for my zip code.