FOR SALE - 97 Disco

ChaseFancher

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It pains me to do this…but I’m selling my 1997 Disco

I’ve added a few off-road goodies through the years and it’ll make a perfect starter truck to a new owner, or it could be improved upon even further and made into a really aggressive rig. I wish I could keep it but it doesn’t fit in my garage and seeing how I live in downtown Chicago I have no other parking options! I’d rather sell it to a fellow rover lover who will abuse it than trade it in to a dealer who will wholesale it.

The rover runs really well; shifts smoothly and starts up every time. The paint still shines even! I’m averaging about 16-17 miles per gallon (highway driving with medium-to-heavy traffic). Most everything works perfectly such as the windows, wipers, heater, etc. No glass chips, no vibrations. It’s a solid truck.

I’ve included a couple older photos but will take some new shots asap (updated 1/13).

Here are the details:

- $3,000
- 107,000 miles
- Willow Green
- SE model (no rear jump seats)
- Interior is in good condition. No rips or tears in the leather, carpet’s been treated well.
- Rear rubber cargo mat
- Rubber floor mats in the front
- Front brush guard with cut front bumpers
- New battery

Off-road goodies:

- BFG All Terrain tires (including the spare). Rear tires have about 12/32” tread left. The front tires have only seen about 3,000 miles or so.
- Air Force air intake system with K&N filter (cone)
- RTE suspension kit with 2 inch lift (includes spacers, heavy duty springs, spring towers, extended break lines, etc etc)
- Rancho 9000 shocks
- Rancho in-cab compression unit for shocks (works, however there is a leak in the lines which need to be replace…simple plastic hoses)
- Safari Gard front diff guard
- Rear sway bars removed
- Upgraded spark wires (magnecor I think…?)
- Trailer wiring hook-up
- CB radio (with external speaker located in engine bay)
- Two “levo-gauges” – side note, everyone -always- asks what these are for…hilarious!
- Hella 550 fog lights in front (hooked up to the factory fog light switches in cab; one light is out)

The issues:

- Leak in an a/c pipe which needs to be fixed.
- Ignition is tricky; works every time for me but other’s tend to struggle with it. I suppose the core might need to be changed.
- Leak in the rear sunroof; its definitely not that bad, but it’s caused the head liner to sag in the rear.
- It drips oil (surprise!) from the intake; I’m not sure of the exact location but my mechanic noticed it last time he was looking. He also said there is a leak in the oil coolant lines.
- ABS light is on but everything works
- Power steering just starting leaking as well
- Electric seat switch plate clip is broken (it still works and stays in place, but isn’t flush with the center console)
- It needs new brakes (pads and rotors)

I’ve been tremendously lucky as the car hasn’t needed much work over its lifetime. I’ve replaced the exhaust manifolds, serpentine belt, tensioner pulley and the hood (hail damage) and that’s about all that’s ever needed repair. The under-carriage is in good shape; minor rust but there is some grass/mud from my last outing!!

I also have a SD Roof Rack but that’s in storage down in Louisville, KY. The rack is -not- included in the selling price. If you’d like to purchase the rack, please PM me.

The vehicle is located in Chicago, IL but I am willing to drive it to Louisville, KY especially if you purchase the rover and rack together. The vehicle is being sold as-is.
 

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ChaseFancher

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Mar 30, 2005
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I've updated the original post with photos.

I tried to show everything but struggled a bit with my camera phone in single digit temperatures!!

and ps. I love that movie....big gulps...alright, welp, see ya later!
 

ChaseFancher

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Mar 30, 2005
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$3,000 obo.

I'd really rather see it go to a good home (even if someone buys it just for parts!) than see a dealer get it!

I'd prefer a local Chicago-area sale but would be willing to meet halfway if nearby. Sorry Disco Jo, no shipping!