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Old 08-09-2009, 12:31 PM
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Default Should i buy a Dicovery with over 100,000 miles??

I was Wondering if i should buy a Discovery with over 100,000 miles or not?? I was looking at a 98 Disco and a 97 Disco, and they both have over 100,000 miles?? Should i keep looking or not?? and if i shouldent which one should i get the 98 and 97 and why??
 
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Old 08-09-2009, 01:00 PM
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I think this will answer most of your questions.
 
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Old 08-20-2009, 01:39 AM
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I have a 98 300 tdi with 256000 kilometers on the clock it runs like a dream, and regulaly does 1500ks on bush rds and never let me down. try and get full service history, Regards Oily
 
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:23 AM
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If priced accordingly sure. Are you good at doing repairs yourself?
 
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I bought my 97 with 108,000 miles on it.
 
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Old 08-20-2009, 08:28 AM
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If maintained properly that engine can pull 200,000 plus with no problems.
 
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Old 08-20-2009, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by oily
I have a 98 300 tdi with 256000 kilometers on the clock it runs like a dream, and regulaly does 1500ks on bush rds and never let me down. try and get full service history, Regards Oily
diesel D1's are very rare and expensive here in the states, I'm sure he's looking at a gas burner. Lets not confuse him with diesel engine endurance stats.
 
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Old 08-20-2009, 02:35 PM
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i bought my 97 with 150,000 miles... other than some regular maintenance and the steering box starting to leak last week, it has been very dependable... i would not hesitate to drive it anywhere
 
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Old 08-25-2009, 06:38 AM
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I Bought mine last October with 112,000 Mi. on it. Rebuilt the heads and did gaskets, hoses and all that over the winter because of a very slight leak in the back of the right head. More maintenence than anything. I now have 135,000 Mi. on it with no real problems. I got a carfax report with mine and all maintenence records with it as well. It has never let me down.
 
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I bought my 97 last December with 106k and now have over 118k with no regrets.
 


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