Originally Posted by DewYouKnow8

Hi: I'm new to Rovers and I'm interested in buying a discovery. I have a 10K budget. I love the look of them, I've heard of the legendary performance but the reliability issues, pricey and hard-to-find parts, and other problems intimidate me. I would like to think of myself as handy but in reality I am a learning do-it-yourselfer who is picking up on everything as I go. I am 20, need to drive a distance to university and this would be my full time vehicle to replace my current jeep.

Can some of you guys point me in the right direction, suggestions, opinions, etc? Thank you

Originally Posted by TRIARII

Returning back to LRF, I continue my search for a 2004 Land Rover Discovery. On occasion I have stumped onto fairly cheap 2004 Disco's ranging between $3,500 - $5,500. These bargains are rare and often the result of a bad engine in need of rebuild or complete replacement... The price for a good condition fully functional 04 Disco ranges around $8,500-$15,000 so I figure that if I got my hands on a "bargain" 04 Disco with a bad engine for around $4,000 and spent another $3,500+ on parts and did a DIY complete engine rebuild, then I'd be able to save afew $$$$ over a period of time plus get my hands on the rig faster. I have the garage space now to store a broken Disco and a decent collection of tools. With a rave, a resourceful LRF community and many pictures I think I could do quit well with such a project. I expect it would take me about a year to a year in a half to complete the project.

Whats everyone's take on the idea? Anyone else ever perform a complete engine rebuild on a 03-04 Disco? How long did it take you, how much did it cost you? What resources did you use to complete the project? Any additional words of thought? Lastly anyone selling a broken 03-04 Disco for cheap?

All replies and input greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by TRIARII

I expect it would take me about a year to a year in a half to complete the project.

Whats everyone's take on the idea?

Originally Posted by TRIARII

Returning back to LRF, I continue my search for a 2004 Land Rover Discovery. On occasion I have stumped onto fairly cheap 2004 Disco's ranging between $3,500 - $5,500. These bargains are rare and often the result of a bad engine in need of rebuild or complete replacement... The price for a good condition fully functional 04 Disco ranges around $8,500-$15,000 so I figure that if I got my hands on a "bargain" 04 Disco with a bad engine for around $4,000 and spent another $3,500+ on parts and did a DIY complete engine rebuild, then I'd be able to save afew $$$$ over a period of time plus get my hands on the rig faster. I have the garage space now to store a broken Disco and a decent collection of tools. With a rave, a resourceful LRF community and many pictures I think I could do quit well with such a project. I expect it would take me about a year to a year in a half to complete the project.

Whats everyone's take on the idea? Anyone else ever perform a complete engine rebuild on a 03-04 Disco? How long did it take you, how much did it cost you? What resources did you use to complete the project? Any additional words of thought? Lastly anyone selling a broken 03-04 Disco for cheap?

All replies and input greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.