Hello, first post. I'm in the market for a cheap Discovery 2. Looking to spend $2,000-$3,000 which puts me at that price range in an early 2,000's with 100,000-150,000 miles. Or would I be better off spending another grand or two just to get one around the 80,000 mile range? Is it that big of a difference with these? Any thing I should look for/look out for would be very helpful. Also how is Land rover's longevity? If I take good care of it, would it be possibly to get 200,000 to 250,000 miles out of it?

Thanks.

 

There is no such thing as a cheap land rover........

Cheap to buy = LOTS to spend on faults

 

price depends on the market where you live. first read in the "HOW TO" part of the discovery section "What to look for when buying a LR Disco" or something like that. I bought my 99 for $3k with 103k miles i just bought an 02 for $1k with 93k miles. both needed head gaskets.

 

Wll there isn't really much out there for vehicle loaded with as many options for that cheap besides the disco. My dilema is that I'm a gigging musician so I need the room for equipment. What other options do I have if I want something roomy with loads of features? I was also considering maybe a used Saab wagon or volvo wagon. I know this is a rover site, but any suggestions for other vehicels roomy with loads of features?

 

I use my truck for two things, off-roading and DJ'n. I took my back seats out and i have a ridiculous amount of space back there. I bet twice the space than either wagon would have.

 

if your a musician you need something that will get better gas mileage also. you stuck on getting something 4x4?

 

Not stuck on 4x4, I just want something under 5 grand that is roomy with tons of features, like leather auto adjustable heated seats, excetra.

 

Good suggestion to look at "What to look for when buying" in FAQs and "stickies".

We have a Saab 9-5 and a Disco II. Very different vehicles, each with their own quirks. Lots of cargo space in both. Heated seats. Harman Kardon audio. The Disco driver compartment is cramped, the 9-5 is spacious, I'm 6'4". The Saab gets 30-33 mpg on the highway, the Land Rover maybe 16 mpg downhill. The Land Rover crosses small streams the Saab doesn't.

Both vehicles can be expensive to own if you must rely on a mechanic to make repairs. Neither vehicle is forgiving to poor maintenance. FWIW, I like the Disco-its cool and capable-but I'd recommend trying a Saab, unless your gigs are off road. Good luck!

 

Hey Mike. Welcome to the club. There are a few things you might want to consider for your decision:

First, these trucks require (not should have, not might need) require maintenance in order to run properly. If the proper maintenance is not followed, they can and most likely will bite you with major repairs.

Second, in order to perform the maintenance, your budget must allow for fluid changes, scheduled small parts replacements (crank position sensor, O2 sensors, etc.) as well as the ability to fund at least a couple of larger repairs if you ever have to. Trust us - you will have to make larger repairs eventually.

Third, you need to be able to perform most, if not all of the work yourself or with friends in order to make a Rover a financially possible car (Read: out of the shop). Please, for the love of God, do not take it to a dealer. There are many thousand of dollars worth of advice and experience on this and other forums, and we have no intention of taking your money.

Fourth, your job requires you to be able to work odd hours and at all hours of the day. I'm guessing that also would mean sometimes without much notice. If you need a reliable vehicle, then you might want to consider the factors above and plan that into your life and work. Then decide if it's worth it.

One more thing. Besides the gas mileage, remember the added stress on the your back to lift your heavy equipment into the back of a Rover. Can you lift an amp/heavy instrument 3-4 feet in the air repeatedly?

I'm not trying to talk you out of this, and I'm not trying to be your parent. Sorry if it comes out like that. Just trying to help you see the unforseen. I'll see if I can think of any better alternatives out there. Take care.

 

I will second urban panzers post. if it wasn't for the fact that my buddy owns a shop and i get to use is lift, tools, and knowledge my truck would never run. Parts are expensive as it is, let alone having to pay someone to install them. that being said parts for SAAB and volvo are no cheaper, and harder to install.