2004 Discovery or 2005 LR3

[JSQ]

Also found this. Too bad wife says no. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/679360609.html

Holy shit!
Buy that fucking thing!!!

I believe it's a 95 rather than a 96 as it's listed and as such is a 14CUX 3.9 car rather than a GEMS 4.0, but beyond that it's nearly perfect.

SD with cloth seats and a R380.
If it were white it would be a no brainer.

Post that ad up in the general or forsale section. Somebody here should by that disco1.

 

[Eriazon]

Actually, I just got off the phone with my wife. I am going to try and work out a deal with the owner. This car makes me tingle.

 

[gmookher]

for 5000 more bucks, i'd definitely get the DII. i paid almost twice that for one with 40K miles.

ditto,
4.6 + CDL=

 

[Eriazon]

ditto,
4.6 + CDL=

I know. but 5sp + CDL= cool?

 

[gmookher]

I know. but 5sp + CDL= cool?

yes yes, very cool, just more work on the driver when in the rocks..I wish my auto was a 5spd...

 

[JSQ]

I know. but 5sp + CDL= cool?

more like,

R380+CDL+optional ABS+shorter overhang+field serviceable driveline+more tolerant engine management+better cooling system+more reliable HVAC+better aftermarket...

 

[gmookher]

I think both are good options, one leaves you more play money depends on what youre buying and trying to build up to..

JSQ is on point, as always..

 

[Blue]

So,

The last few months I have been looking around for a series I Disco. Not much luck. They're out there, but I haven't found one that fits. Reason in wanting a Series I is... look, off-road ability, I know how to work on them (sort of), and I have the cash to buy one out-right.

Sadly to say, after talking to my wife, we have decided to stay away from older cars. we need something that's newer, more reliable, still can cruise comfortably on a high way and is a safe vehicle for children. Don't have any yet but you never know when stuff like that can happen.

We have a 2008 Saturn Vue. No payments. Full warranty. That?s my wife's car. I am driving a 90s Subaru and dying to drive a Rover again. So, after some thinking, some talking, and some test-driving, the question is this: I am pleased with both the 2004 Disco (CDL) and the 2005 LR3, which one is the better move?

F.Y.I.

I did a search for similar topics. Couldn't really find what I was looking for. So please be nice.

You have strayed from your roots, my son.

 

[Eriazon]

I am sorry

I got excited.

 

[rripatti]

I have to say, there is something about a white discovery sd model 5-speed that makes them so interesting. but then again i am biased. :victory:

 

[Eriazon]

There is also something about a blonde russian women that makes them so interesting.
Anywho, I agree. This disco is pretty nice. http://image5.autorevo.com/1317/pics/344491_6dffb402-e602-40c7-babe-25ea54913561.jpg

 

[Calirovin]

damn that thing is nice!:drool:

 

[Eriazon]

I put a deposit on it.

 

[Blue]

That 99 D1 in the classifieds is one of the nicest D1's I've seen in a while. The 95 or 96 you're looking at is pretty fine, too.

What about this truck?
http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showpost.php?p=542678&postcount=1

 

[Eriazon]

That Range Rover is very nice. I am not a big fan of the Range Rovers. I think they look like metal slugs.

 

[LANDO0077]

Eriazon, if that DI on craiglist were on the east coast, I think you and I would have a bidding war on it, just kidding, it seems to be a good vehicle. I would definately buy it too.

96 DI manual tranny with less than 90k miles, must have been a sweet old lady only driving to church and KFC on it. I would carry it to a reputible mechanic/garage and make sure everything is as the listing says it is.

I remember seeing someone on this site that had an off road trailer for sale that would be pretty sweet looking behind your newly acquired DI.

Cheers

 

[Eriazon]

Well. Conversation went as follows:


Me: So we want to get this rover in Rocklin?

Wife: Is it a good deal?

Me: ......yeah.

Wife: How often would you take it out on the trail?

Me: ........

Wife: Would you "mob" or whatever the hell you call it?

Me: Its "mod"

Wife: Would it last 10 years?

Me: Yeah.....maybe....

Wife: Wouldn't a new one be better?

Me: Well,

Wife: Lets keep looking.

Me: ..............................ok.




So. Still looking for a 2004.

 

[stolenheron]

haha "mob it" hahaha

 

[Eriazon]

yeah, she is pretty cute.

 

[garrett]

That 99 D1 in the classifieds is one of the nicest D1's I've seen in a while. The 95 or 96 you're looking at is pretty fine, too.

What about this truck?
http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showpost.php?p=542678&postcount=1

The 3.5 litre can be a hard engine to live with if you're driving it every day.

I think the RRCs have the best looking lines of any Land Rover product to date hands down.