ok im looking to buy my first vehicle and i realy like the disco II but i have alot of questions and concerns bc i found online that alot of people have problmes with theis vehicles, 1. is the diesel engines beter than the gas v8? 2.should i avoid the models with the air bag suspension? 3.would this be a good first vehicle for me? 4. what are the most common problems with this vehicle? thanx guys.

 

Welcome.

See https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...scovery-21328/ which is in our Discovery 1 technical area, it also covers D2, and while there you will find a D1 : D2 comparison.

You will also find lists of repairs to be done as a new owner, etc. A full set of factory service manuals is available free for download below.

Here in the US many would love to have a diesel for a variety of reasons, but it does have less power than the V-8 gasoline engines.

As far as a first vehicle, why not? It will test driving and technical skills, consume most of your available time and funds, and take you places you have never been (salvage yard, machine shop, etc.).

 

Thanx for the info. Now is the diesel model hard to find? And how much less power sites it have over the gas engein?

 

Diesels are not as common in the US. Most recent units are gas 3.9, 4.0, and 4.6 liter V-8. If hunting in a particular area, if no listing in our forum's sale area, try www.statewidelist.com, which indexes all of craigslist for a particular state, model "Rover", price range (you decide), individiual or dealer (dealers are last choice). The results list is sorted by city in that state. Some states have 50 -100 Rovers for sale.

 

no luck on a diesel o well but anyways what is the usual cost for puting grease able u joints on a discovery? and the head gaskets? thamx

 

if you do the work yourself parts for the drive shaft are under $100.00 and parts for just the head gaskets, new bolts & thermostat are under $300.00.

 

thanx every one for all the great info im looking forward to buying a disco II!!!!