WTB Discovery 1 or Discovery 2
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WTB Discovery 1 or Discovery 2
I've been looking for an R380 D1 for a little over a month now. Can't find one around me. Then I started looking for an automatic D1. I still haven't found a clean one around here. So I am looking for a Discovery 1. And potentially a 2004 Discovery 2, but only 2004. Just want something that's clean with lower mileage. PM me what you have, along with some pictures.
I'm in San Francisco, CA.
I'm in San Francisco, CA.
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...443133376.html
Not mine and know nothing about it but seems to be a low mileage and sorted vehicle with plenty of extras.
Not mine and know nothing about it but seems to be a low mileage and sorted vehicle with plenty of extras.
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...443133376.html
Not mine and know nothing about it but seems to be a low mileage and sorted vehicle with plenty of extras.
Not mine and know nothing about it but seems to be a low mileage and sorted vehicle with plenty of extras.
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Jesus christ, $13,000 for a D2
No. Don't buy a D2. Almost impossible these days to find an R380 D1, but they pop up every few years.
A D1 is simpler, easier to service, and is way more plug and play than a D2.
I mean for $13,000 you can get a near perfect Discovery 3 with an infinitely better motor, better safety, better drivetrain, better road manners, and blows all the others out of the water off road.
Not saying nobody should get a D2, but nobody should ever be paying that kind of money for one.
No. Don't buy a D2. Almost impossible these days to find an R380 D1, but they pop up every few years.
A D1 is simpler, easier to service, and is way more plug and play than a D2.
I mean for $13,000 you can get a near perfect Discovery 3 with an infinitely better motor, better safety, better drivetrain, better road manners, and blows all the others out of the water off road.
Not saying nobody should get a D2, but nobody should ever be paying that kind of money for one.
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Jesus christ, $13,000 for a D2
No. Don't buy a D2. Almost impossible these days to find an R380 D1, but they pop up every few years.
A D1 is simpler, easier to service, and is way more plug and play than a D2.
I mean for $13,000 you can get a near perfect Discovery 3 with an infinitely better motor, better safety, better drivetrain, better road manners, and blows all the others out of the water off road.
Not saying nobody should get a D2, but nobody should ever be paying that kind of money for one.
No. Don't buy a D2. Almost impossible these days to find an R380 D1, but they pop up every few years.
A D1 is simpler, easier to service, and is way more plug and play than a D2.
I mean for $13,000 you can get a near perfect Discovery 3 with an infinitely better motor, better safety, better drivetrain, better road manners, and blows all the others out of the water off road.
Not saying nobody should get a D2, but nobody should ever be paying that kind of money for one.
I’ve had both a 99 D1 and an 04 D2, so I know exactly what I’m getting myself into either way. If I get an auto D1, it will be converted to manual. And yes, $14k for a D2 is ridiculous.
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Jesus christ, $13,000 for a D2
No. Don't buy a D2. Almost impossible these days to find an R380 D1, but they pop up every few years.
A D1 is simpler, easier to service, and is way more plug and play than a D2.
I mean for $13,000 you can get a near perfect Discovery 3 with an infinitely better motor, better safety, better drivetrain, better road manners, and blows all the others out of the water off road.
Not saying nobody should get a D2, but nobody should ever be paying that kind of money for one.
No. Don't buy a D2. Almost impossible these days to find an R380 D1, but they pop up every few years.
A D1 is simpler, easier to service, and is way more plug and play than a D2.
I mean for $13,000 you can get a near perfect Discovery 3 with an infinitely better motor, better safety, better drivetrain, better road manners, and blows all the others out of the water off road.
Not saying nobody should get a D2, but nobody should ever be paying that kind of money for one.
And with regards to repair and service, I think they each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Transmission filter, brake rotors, even oil changes, are easier on the D2. Valve cover gaskets, spark plug wires, fuel filter, are easier to do on the D1. There’s more for each that I can’t remember, but it’s personal preference really.
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And with regards to repair and service, I think they each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Transmission filter, brake rotors, even oil changes, are easier on the D2. Valve cover gaskets, spark plug wires, fuel filter, are easier to do on the D1. There’s more for each that I can’t remember, but it’s personal preference really.
I fail to see how anything is easier on a Discovery 2. The only strength I could possibly see (subjective) is ACE helping handling, and the slight improvement in cargo room (at detriment to departure angle). Not to mention: different axles, hub pattern, unserviceable drive shafts, air suspension, missing CDL lock on those models affected, head gasket issues, three amigos, etc. etc.
For all its shortcomings the Discovery 1 is simpler
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Never had an auto one of either so can't say to trans. The 5 speed models, both had the same trans so that's a 20 minute service job on either. Oil change is pretty much the exact same, brake rotors is likely the same or same concept.
I fail to see how anything is easier on a Discovery 2. The only strength I could possibly see (subjective) is ACE helping handling, and the slight improvement in cargo room (at detriment to departure angle). Not to mention: different axles, hub pattern, unserviceable drive shafts, air suspension, missing CDL lock on those models affected, head gasket issues, three amigos, etc. etc.
For all its shortcomings the Discovery 1 is simpler
I fail to see how anything is easier on a Discovery 2. The only strength I could possibly see (subjective) is ACE helping handling, and the slight improvement in cargo room (at detriment to departure angle). Not to mention: different axles, hub pattern, unserviceable drive shafts, air suspension, missing CDL lock on those models affected, head gasket issues, three amigos, etc. etc.
For all its shortcomings the Discovery 1 is simpler
Again, I'm looking for a clean D1 or an 04 D2 with lower miles. I don't think anyone can convince me to buy one model or not buy one model for whatever reason as I have owned both, just wasn't in a situation to hold on to them at the time. It will be a second car for me that I plan on keeping for a long time, so either model suits my needs quite well.
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There is the one EasyDoesIt has listed in the classified section. By not wanting to consider a vehicle more than a few hours away: you are really limiting your options.
And as to a $14k D2? I do not see myself buying one for that but how many of us have that into the one we own? You can easily end up with a low mileage one for 4K that is stock and find out shortly that HGs are due and the oil pump issues surface and you then double you money on that vehicle. And it does not end there. You find that you want/need to do a lift and tires and suspension/steering components refurb and you are in for another couple thousand. And then the bumpers: and the rack and lights. Oh! Don’t forget the winch and not one of those Chinese POS ones.
So after this and a year down the road, life changes: now you are faced with selling it. What is it worth? The 4K that you paid for it?
And as to a $14k D2? I do not see myself buying one for that but how many of us have that into the one we own? You can easily end up with a low mileage one for 4K that is stock and find out shortly that HGs are due and the oil pump issues surface and you then double you money on that vehicle. And it does not end there. You find that you want/need to do a lift and tires and suspension/steering components refurb and you are in for another couple thousand. And then the bumpers: and the rack and lights. Oh! Don’t forget the winch and not one of those Chinese POS ones.
So after this and a year down the road, life changes: now you are faced with selling it. What is it worth? The 4K that you paid for it?
Last edited by alpinacsi; Jan 24, 2018 at 04:29 PM.
