Hello everyone. Haven't been on for a while. Military duty has taking me away from the rover scene. I come with sad news....

I sold my rover...

Eyes teared up as I watched the new owner drive off with her.

Good news is im going to be their sole mechanic so I will get to keep her in the amazing shape she is in.

I had it listed in the 5 digits and it sold for more than my asking price. I bought it for 8K in 2008 with 56k miles and put 20k miles on her.

in 3.5 years I added:

roof rack $800
front bumper $800
rear ladder $100
rock sliders $500
Tires $1000
Akebono pads $100
DBA Rotors $490
Lights $125
Bush Cables about $120
Thermostat retrofit $150
12k lbs Warn winch $650
Magnecore wires $85
CDL Actuator $400
CDL $400
EE Stainless Steel 2in extended brake lines front and rear $150
M.I.T Steering pump $500
Never got to buy the +2in Terrafirma suspension I wanted... =(

$6370 Total added to the car...

with what I sold it for, it cost me $85 dollars to drive per month in the 3.5 years i had her. That doesnt include the insurance and gas, and oil changes, fluid changes, coolant flushes, and other maintenance I did.

I loved it. Now its time for someone else to...

I will be drop by from time to time!

Seasons Greetings!!


PS: I hope my time devoted to rovers and advice I gave helped the community.

PSS. The last two pics are the "BEFORE" and the first couple are the "AFTER"

 

Man Josh, sorry to hear that.
Best of luck to you man!

 

It is sad news. Heres the part thought where you ship that beautiful machine to me haha.

 

Couldn't imagine Josh! You really put a lot into that truck and I know that was prob tough. You def have helped us all with your posts and write-ups.

Thanks for all your time and effort. I'm sure that wont be your last rover.

 

The only good part is Discovery's now can be had for $4000 to $5000 grand. So keep your eyes open. I know it would take some doing to get one to the Island but, they are a deal. Best bet is to find one with half of the mods you did. I just did your CDL install. Thanks for all you help. I would have never attempted it without your detailed instructions.
Dave