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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Default New to LR Discovery- thinking about buying 99 LR Disco II

Does anyone have any advise about a 99 disco II with 123K on it.
If I purchase what can I reasonable expect to have to do to the vehicle. It appears to be in good condition and is at our local LR dealer.

thanks for your help.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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Default RE: New to LR Discovery- thinking about buying 99 LR Disco II

I bought a 99 disco ii in April with about the same miles.

So far I have replaced the following

Brakes, o2 sensors, mass air flow sensor, water pump. Service the trans and oil and cleaned the throtle body.

It is a great truck although you will find yourself spending a little more money maintaining it.

All in all, I am happy with my purchase.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Default RE: New to LR Discovery- thinking about buying 99 LR Disco II

there good cars, if you plan on keeping it for a long time, you will have to put money into it. there very fun cars to drive, and always put a smile on your face during your commute or vaction. make sure the person that owned it before took care of it, these cars are toyotas. in my perspective its the same reliabilty of a dodge product. depending on price, thats a good buy.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Default RE: New to LR Discovery- thinking about buying 99 LR Disco II

Mark, I have a 99 D2, had it going on 6 years. As a retired service manager and member of 3 or 4 Rover clubs, I cann tell you just about everything you need to know.
PM me your tele number and a good time for me to call you and lets talk.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Just in case you are not aware, you MUST use premium gas. But you WILL love your trk.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Default RE: New to LR Discovery- thinking about buying 99 LR Disco II

But not as much as spike loves his Disco 1
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Default RE: New to LR Discovery- thinking about buying 99 LR Disco II

Just as a rough number; how much did those services cost?

I know that this car will be more expensive to maintain than my infiniti; I just want to know what I'm in for.

Thanks for your time.

Mark
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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ORIGINAL: Urban Panzer

But not as much as spike loves his Disco 1

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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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It depends on what you can do yourself. The FIRST thing that you need to do is have the front driveshaft rebuild. Do a search on this forum for "doomed" and you will see what I mean.
 
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