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    Parting out 96 Disco Epson green

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    Newbie needs some advice (95 Disco)

    So we went for about a 2 hours test drive today in it including a meal break. I was very pleased overall with the way it drove on the highway. Much more stable than expected with the overall height. It appears there are a few seals that are starting to go including the oil pan gasket. Power...
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    Newbie needs some advice (95 Disco)

    That is way too funny. I had no idea how close you are too me until I actually looked at your profile! I do have another spare car. It is an 87 VW Cabriolet (first year they weren't Rabbit convertibles) so we should be covered there too. I am ready to go Saturday and give it a better test...
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    Newbie needs some advice (95 Disco)

    Hey, guys! Thanks for all of the posts and quick responses. The current vehicle that she uses is a 97 VW Jetta VR6 so we are getting around 17-19 in town. They great things is that will become my daily if we decide to do this. I am searching right now to see what else is around my area to...
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    Newbie needs some advice (95 Disco)

    Thanks for the info man... we are taking for a drive on Saturday. I plan on getting it on a rack then. My overall impression is that it will fit the exact need that we have. With it being a 5spd, is the pick-up spot for the clutch normally really low in the pedal. Seemed as though it might...
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    Newbie needs some advice (95 Disco)

    My wife has decided that she likes the idea of having an SUV again. The vehicle would be primarily driven in a small town environment 10 miles per day or less during the week and the occasional out of town trip on weekends. I like the idea of being able to load up bikes or camping supplies and...