Knowing what you know now...
Winching
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Beaumont, Texas
'99 - mid '01 or an '04 would be my preference with records and low miles.
Here is one for sale from JAC on this forum: https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...g-towel-39269/
you may have to talk him down to your price range though...good luck in finding what you want...you will enjoy
Here is one for sale from JAC on this forum: https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...g-towel-39269/
you may have to talk him down to your price range though...good luck in finding what you want...you will enjoy
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2010
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Good luck finding a nice 03 or 04 with a 5K budget anywhere around GA/AL. You do have the benefit of having a few good independent shops over there, but I don't know how you could pick up anything newer, properly documented. Actually, I dont think it even matters anymore how well these are serviced, just prone to the same faults either way.
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Arkansas
I'll see you on the SLS, just cause I think its one feature that is cool! Cant beat being able to raise your rear end for a greater exit angle while wheeling. After 3.5 years of ownership I have only needed to swap one height sensor. Still knocking on wood! I keep a genuine LR air bag as a spare from eBay in my spare parts bin. When my compressor and solenoid start going haywire I will probably change my tune.
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Thanks for the input
I have been looking for a little over a week, it has become an obsession. I have not seen as many '04's for sale, but seems like I can get an '03 with around 100K for less than $7K. I plan on purchasing as soon as I find the "right one". Thanks for the input and look forward to future discussions. I will post pics when I find her.
Gentlemen:
Background (30 years old, Mechanical Engineer) - Land Cruiser and BMW enthusiast. Have owned FJ40's, FJ60's, 540i (6-speed), and currently an X5. All of which were purchased for less than $10K. I typically (with the exception of the FJ40), drive a vehicle for around 2-3 years and then sell and try something else; however, I have always wanted to purchase a LR, as I feel that it truly defines who I am...as gay as that sounds, and would like to switch from LC's to LR's.
I have searched the forum and the internet for a couple weeks now. I get it...poor gas mileage, extensive preventative maintenance, possibility of high repair costs if not a DIYer (which I am), etc.
Knowing what you know now, what model and year would you re-purchase. I like the headlights on the '03 and newer, but have no issue with a '99 either. This will be a second vehicle, but probably a daily driver to work (20 miles one way). But if it is down for repair, I have a back up. I currently have $7000 in my "recreation" fund (was saving for a boat, but now have a friend with one - which is the by far the best way own one) and would like help picking one out. I have no exterior color preference, but refuse to own another black interior vehicle after the 540i, I have better things to do than vacuum the inside of a car every other day. With the maintenance cost involved, I would like to buy around $5000, and use the $2000 to take care of the preventative maintenance mentioned on the Noobie Sticky. I prefer to buy from individuals, rather than dealerships. I have been looking on autotrader and craiglist (Atl). I would like to buy this week if there is a LR out there worth purchasing. I am not asking for you all to speed much time looking...maybe just a quick scroll through autotrader with me. Btw, I enjoy posting threads and DIY's, so I look forward to leaving Bimmerfest and getting to know you all.
Best,
Riley
Background (30 years old, Mechanical Engineer) - Land Cruiser and BMW enthusiast. Have owned FJ40's, FJ60's, 540i (6-speed), and currently an X5. All of which were purchased for less than $10K. I typically (with the exception of the FJ40), drive a vehicle for around 2-3 years and then sell and try something else; however, I have always wanted to purchase a LR, as I feel that it truly defines who I am...as gay as that sounds, and would like to switch from LC's to LR's.
I have searched the forum and the internet for a couple weeks now. I get it...poor gas mileage, extensive preventative maintenance, possibility of high repair costs if not a DIYer (which I am), etc.
Knowing what you know now, what model and year would you re-purchase. I like the headlights on the '03 and newer, but have no issue with a '99 either. This will be a second vehicle, but probably a daily driver to work (20 miles one way). But if it is down for repair, I have a back up. I currently have $7000 in my "recreation" fund (was saving for a boat, but now have a friend with one - which is the by far the best way own one) and would like help picking one out. I have no exterior color preference, but refuse to own another black interior vehicle after the 540i, I have better things to do than vacuum the inside of a car every other day. With the maintenance cost involved, I would like to buy around $5000, and use the $2000 to take care of the preventative maintenance mentioned on the Noobie Sticky. I prefer to buy from individuals, rather than dealerships. I have been looking on autotrader and craiglist (Atl). I would like to buy this week if there is a LR out there worth purchasing. I am not asking for you all to speed much time looking...maybe just a quick scroll through autotrader with me. Btw, I enjoy posting threads and DIY's, so I look forward to leaving Bimmerfest and getting to know you all.
Best,
Riley
I would get another '97 in a heartbeat, nothing newer for me than a '98, I am not a fan of gizmo's in my cars.
Winching
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Charlotte NC
I have had great luck with my 99. No major problems yet. Wife and I take turns driving it. Prob about 150+- miles or so a week. The gas mileage stinks, but the driving experience makes up for it. If your a DIY and have some decent hand tools, these trucks are not difficult to maintain. Open, big, and simple.
Rock Crawling
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 294
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From: Castroville, Texas
Here is a craigslist listing for a nice truck. I went and looked at it and it is clean and really nice. No records but shows signs of good maintenance. And no sunroofs.
$$CASH SPECIAL$$ 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II AWD 4X4 TOWING PACKAGE
$$CASH SPECIAL$$ 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II AWD 4X4 TOWING PACKAGE
Personally if i had a second chance i would have held off on buying my D2 one more day and bought the RHD 88" series3 diesel i was looking at and had already negotiated down to $3500.
Last edited by hilltoppersx; Mar 22, 2011 at 07:56 AM.
Here is a craigslist listing for a nice truck. I went and looked at it and it is clean and really nice. No records but shows signs of good maintenance. And no sunroofs.
$$CASH SPECIAL$$ 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II AWD 4X4 TOWING PACKAGE
$$CASH SPECIAL$$ 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II AWD 4X4 TOWING PACKAGE
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