what to look out for on a used discovery?
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what to look out for on a used discovery?
Hello all, I am going to look at a used 2003 discovery with 135K miles. I am unfamiliar with these vehicles so I need your help. What should I be on the lookout for?
They say the vacuum compartment needs replaced. Do they mean vac resevoir for power brakes ac and transfer case? is this a prob?
I also read something about an oil pump recall... It has the 4.6.
I really appreciate any and all info!!
Also im really sorry if this is in the wrong place, im not a forum noob i promise, just a land rover noob lol
They say the vacuum compartment needs replaced. Do they mean vac resevoir for power brakes ac and transfer case? is this a prob?
I also read something about an oil pump recall... It has the 4.6.
I really appreciate any and all info!!
Also im really sorry if this is in the wrong place, im not a forum noob i promise, just a land rover noob lol
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Better yet, if you are not real familiar with a Disco, pay to have a good Rover mechanic to a pre-purchase inspection, it will be the best money you ever spent on it.
Also, plan on $1000 to replace the front drive shaft, if it hasn't been done yet, as well as a major service after you buy it.
What will you be using it for and how much are they asking for the one you are looking at?
Also, plan on $1000 to replace the front drive shaft, if it hasn't been done yet, as well as a major service after you buy it.
What will you be using it for and how much are they asking for the one you are looking at?
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There is a 1999 with 140K for sale in Seattle for $1,800.
I bought a 2001 with blown head gaskets for $2,000 in Denver with 97,000 miles on it.
4.6 engine is probably more of a liability than an asset.
Plus - Dayton - rust and crud.
I would get one in Texas or FL
It will be cheaper.
It will not be all rusted underneath.
get on a plane and go get one.
Comeone.
$5K. And, it will need about $2k right off the bat.
Dealers. They take your money.
And do god knows what with it.
I bought a 2001 with blown head gaskets for $2,000 in Denver with 97,000 miles on it.
4.6 engine is probably more of a liability than an asset.
Plus - Dayton - rust and crud.
I would get one in Texas or FL
It will be cheaper.
It will not be all rusted underneath.
get on a plane and go get one.
Comeone.
$5K. And, it will need about $2k right off the bat.
Dealers. They take your money.
And do god knows what with it.
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