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Old 02-07-2013, 07:00 PM
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So a fellow forum member and I were discussing over the phone about how much I have invested in my D2 so far. Thought it would be very interesting to see how much $$$$ everyone invested in their Disco. Include the purchase price of your Disco, a ballpark estimate and the type of work/parts purchased.
This is a fun thread so lets keep it that way. Oh and do not include any off-road modifications of off-road gear. Just standard maintenance related investments.

I paid $4,995.00 for my 2004 D2 with 130k. So far Ive replaced the front propshaft, rebuilt the rear propshaft, replaced brake master cylinder, replaced both front calipers, replaced all brake pads and rotors, replaced a bunch of nuts bolts and washers - so far Im at about $6000.
 
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Old 02-07-2013, 07:08 PM
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Wow, we nearly have the same cars. I paid 5k for my 2004 with 130k miles. Put in a new front prop shaft, brake master cylinder, water pump, thermostat, miscelaneous sealants, and every fluid changed. Got about $5700 in it. Over 7k with mods.
 
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Old 02-07-2013, 07:21 PM
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I'm at well over $40K... but then again, I did buy it new in 2003 The rest of the stuff is probably $4-6K (most of which is a replacement transfer case). Oh - and gas... lots and lots of gas!

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Old 02-07-2013, 07:38 PM
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Purchased in 2008- 8k

HG's- $300 (Didn't machine the heads)
Heatercore/Pipes- $200

TF lift kit- $500
Tires- $1200
O2 Sensors-$70 x 4- $280 (going to use amazon from now on)
Drive shaft rebuild- $200
Tensioner Pulley- $60
Alternator bracket- $10
Forgot what I paid for NAPA wires and plugs
Thermostat x2- $80
 
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Old 02-07-2013, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MC04DII
Wow, we nearly have the same cars. I paid 5k for my 2004 with 130k miles. Put in a new front prop shaft, brake master cylinder, water pump, thermostat, miscelaneous sealants, and every fluid changed. Got about $5700 in it. Over 7k with mods.
My water pump was replaced to and most all my fluids have been flushed excluding the transmission and power steering fluid! YOU CLONED MY DISCO!~!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:23 PM
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Why not off road mods?
 
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:28 PM
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Paid 8k for my 2001 with 76k miles.
tires - $ 680
brakes all around - $ 300
water pump - whatever AB charges
fluids, - $ 60
thermostat - $ 40
bulbs - $ 30
front propshaft - $ 300

Do all my own labour .......
 
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by greenharoguy
Why not off road mods?
Just thinking in terms of routine maintenance repairs and stuff like that. Thought it might be good to see how much people are spending to keep these supposedly unreliable POS vehicles on the road.
 
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:11 PM
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Got mine for $4200 with 89k on it in May 2012

Fixings:
Window Regulator - $60
Headgaskets and valve job on a head with leaky valves $300
Oxygen Sensors - $150
MAF - $30
Front prob shaft - $50?
Gas Tank - $150
Power Steering Pump Reseal Kit - $60
Alternator Bearings - $30 maybe
Front seal crank - $15
Serpentine Belt - $25
Front Differential - $75
Reseal Rear Differential - Free
Fluids for all the jobs- $100
New hoses on cruise vacuum pump - $5

Mods
TF Lift $600
Treadwright Tires $700
CDL Transfer Case and and Shifter $65
Roof Rack - $150 in materials
Lights for Rack $170
CB Setup $80
Extend Diff Breathers - $10

Still needs some stuff to get it 100% and a few more mods (air lockers, bumpers, snorkel)
 
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:58 PM
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Hmm... Let's go!

Purchase - $7000. High, but rust free and in perfect condition
Labor so far - $2000
Purchases outside of Rovers North -
T-Case - $100
Spacers from RTE - $230
Plasti dip - $30
Snow Tires - $500
KM2s - $880
Purge valve - $50
Waxoyl job - $120
Winch - $300
Heads machined - $400
Front Diff - $70
Fluids - $80
D1 CDL - $150
Grom - $80
03-04 Headlights - $120
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Around $8000, pic attached.
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