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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Hi everyone,

I had been looking for a useful 4WD vehicle for a while as my second vehicle and looked at Jeep Cherokees/Grand Cherokees and then started looking at Discoveries. Seemed like such a better deal and better vehicle.

I had been considering several different Discoveries until I found his site. It was very helpful in deciding and weeding out the 03s that fell within the dreaded serial number range. So, today I picked up a '97 Discovery LSE Green with 84000 miles.

My g/f read that the green 97 LSE is rare (not why I bought it). The engine runs strong but the paint isn't perfect. I bought it as a second vehicle for use in the winter, hauling home stuff, and camping.

First things I need to do to it are:

1. New tires. They look like they could be the originals and are bald on the insides. I would like some more knobby, oversized tires though.

2. WeatherTech floormats

3. New wipers

4. Any other required maintenance that can recommended.

Thanks!
Steve
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Check out the maintenance thread in the d1 section and save the updates on interior for another day.Congrats.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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There is a rare full set of floor mats in the classifieds, much better fit
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:19 PM
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Awesome. Thanks guys
 
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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Your tyres suggest it might be worth checking your steering/suspension.
 
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