I think I want a disco 2
TReK
Joined: May 2011
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From: kitchener, canada
i agree its its rewarding getting under that hood and repair the small stuff figuring stuff out etc
take it to the mechanic and most times they are not sure but your wallet will hurt
that’s why most do their own work
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 35
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From: Bealeton, VA
Assuming you are familiar with car repair and have operational knowledge of the systems found on any vehicle (motor, transmission, differentials, front end, etc) using this site for a few hours will give you an indication of what to look out for. I am new to Land Rovers for the most part and plan to get a Discovery of some sort, and have found that a few hours on this site helps to educate the pros and cons of each MY and what to look out for.
If you don't know much about car repair thats OK too, just keep reading.
GL
If you don't know much about car repair thats OK too, just keep reading.
GL
Some good and funny responses. These DII's are a lot of fun to drive, and if I can do it, easy to work on. They are HIGH MAINTENANCE. Use the right fluids, the right parts, and follow the maintenance schedule implicitly. This info is on this site, and the people here are great.
Budget in a scan tool that can access all systems like a nanocom or hawkeye. Low mileage engines are not necessarily the most desirable. If you have the coin, take your time, save up, and source a DII that needs a new engine then choose from a remanned/sleeved long block from Turner, or an RPi motor, or do the LS Swap. Get all new sensors, too, all Bosch. You'll have a better than new engine with better power, more reliable, you can choose upgraded cams and heads if you like.
You need to know that you will always have a fix it list, so if that will bother you then pass. But don't believe that they are just junk, and not to own one at all. They are now at least 15 years old, and all cars have fix it lists at 15 years old.
Budget in a scan tool that can access all systems like a nanocom or hawkeye. Low mileage engines are not necessarily the most desirable. If you have the coin, take your time, save up, and source a DII that needs a new engine then choose from a remanned/sleeved long block from Turner, or an RPi motor, or do the LS Swap. Get all new sensors, too, all Bosch. You'll have a better than new engine with better power, more reliable, you can choose upgraded cams and heads if you like.
You need to know that you will always have a fix it list, so if that will bother you then pass. But don't believe that they are just junk, and not to own one at all. They are now at least 15 years old, and all cars have fix it lists at 15 years old.
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Mar 2016
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I don't know what state you are in but if you can do a fly and drive, I would suggest looking on craigslist in the southern midwest. No rust on frame and usually low price.
For example https://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...836115630.html
Has new motor 5k miles ago. Not mine, just sayin I see people spending 7k to replace their motors.
For example https://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...836115630.html
Has new motor 5k miles ago. Not mine, just sayin I see people spending 7k to replace their motors.
Last edited by zuke; Mar 11, 2019 at 09:53 AM.