Seller's Remorse
#1
Seller's Remorse
Blew a head gasket on my 04 Discovery. Due to severe financial constraints my only option was a DIY fix. Got some good advice on here (thanks again), but did not have anywhere to work on the truck so I had to sell the Disco. I did not realize how much I liked that truck until it was gone (true with a lot of things I guess). I now have a garage in which to work on cars and I am looking to replace the Disco.
I realize this is a "how high is up" type question and the answer is "it depends" but I will ask it anyway. Am I looking at an immediate engine rebuild if I buy anything with over 100k? Other than the engine and transmission, is there another "big ticket item" to watch out for with a high mileage 04 Disco?
Thanks
I realize this is a "how high is up" type question and the answer is "it depends" but I will ask it anyway. Am I looking at an immediate engine rebuild if I buy anything with over 100k? Other than the engine and transmission, is there another "big ticket item" to watch out for with a high mileage 04 Disco?
Thanks
#2
Blew a head gasket on my 04 Discovery. Due to severe financial constraints my only option was a DIY fix. Got some good advice on here (thanks again), but did not have anywhere to work on the truck so I had to sell the Disco. I did not realize how much I liked that truck until it was gone (true with a lot of things I guess). I now have a garage in which to work on cars and I am looking to replace the Disco.
I realize this is a "how high is up" type question and the answer is "it depends" but I will ask it anyway. Am I looking at an immediate engine rebuild if I buy anything with over 100k? Other than the engine and transmission, is there another "big ticket item" to watch out for with a high mileage 04 Disco?
Thanks
I realize this is a "how high is up" type question and the answer is "it depends" but I will ask it anyway. Am I looking at an immediate engine rebuild if I buy anything with over 100k? Other than the engine and transmission, is there another "big ticket item" to watch out for with a high mileage 04 Disco?
Thanks
Good luck.
#4
#5
TRIARII, thanks for the input. I have heard about the issues with the driveshaft which in turn takes out the transmission.
Jfall, I seriously considered looking the guy up and trying to buying it back, but I sold it about 8 months ago to a guy in another state. So I am afraid they are both long gone by now.
Jfall, I seriously considered looking the guy up and trying to buying it back, but I sold it about 8 months ago to a guy in another state. So I am afraid they are both long gone by now.
#6
There are plenty of 2003-2004 Discovery 2's out there. People are finally trading them in or selling them in favor or:
A: A fuel efficient vehicle
or
B: A Land Rover Discovery 3 or Discovery 4 hehe
So browse around craigslist. Be patient and you will find the right Disco for you. Thats how I found my Disco.
A: A fuel efficient vehicle
or
B: A Land Rover Discovery 3 or Discovery 4 hehe
So browse around craigslist. Be patient and you will find the right Disco for you. Thats how I found my Disco.
#7
No worries.
I would pay $2,000 for one with a blown head gasket and fix it.
If you want a 2004, ouch, that will cost more.
The headlights alone are worth it I guess as they have an updated look
What is unbelievable is the price difference between
a 2002 Range Rover
and
a 2003 Range Rover.
New body style in 2003.
I would pay $2,000 for one with a blown head gasket and fix it.
If you want a 2004, ouch, that will cost more.
The headlights alone are worth it I guess as they have an updated look
What is unbelievable is the price difference between
a 2002 Range Rover
and
a 2003 Range Rover.
New body style in 2003.
#8
#9
But check both the front and rear driveshafts. The front shaft is notorious for failing and putting a hole in the drive train. Problem is that the genuine front shaft is not fully freaseable and does not have a grease nipple in one of the u-joints. Either get it rebuilt or buy a Great Basin aftermarket front driveshaft (which is fully greaseable and high quality from what I hear).
Or you could save a few hundred dollars and buy a front prop shaft from lr2001silver his drive shafts are also a very "high quality" and fully serviceable with no bad reviews or balance issues. You will save money and get the great quality you expect. Just ask around!
#10