Help a rookie decide on whether to purchase a Disco II

[Rover Puppy]

The acceleration left something to be desired, but I can live with it. I felt slightly cramped when in the driver seat.

If you test drive another one, put it in "sport mode". It makes a huge difference. Many of us leave ours in sport mode full time and don't use any more gas than when not in sport mode.

Find out what a rover can do on a test ramp and/or a proving trails is amazing, isn't it??


Best Regards Jamie, Blue, and Angel

 

[nosivad_bor]

I took a test drive of a 2003 Disco HSE7 at my local Land Rover dealership. It had one owner, ~38K miles, 6 year/75K mile warranty. Sticker on it was $26,900 (USD). I drove it on the feeder/service road at 35-40 MPH, and then on the highway at 60-70 MPH. Here is a summary of my experience:

The drive was "quiet" and "smooth" enough for my liking. The acceleration left something to be desired, but I can live with it. I felt slightly cramped when in the driver seat. All in all, it's definitely a vehicle I strongly consider purchasing for my daily driving. However, the price was a little too high for my budget. What was cool was having the dealer drive me up and over the test ramp (i.e. hilly stone ramp). Damn!

The dealer did explain to me that that main difference between the SE and HSE models was the Harmon Kardon sound system, bigger wheels, and one other thing. I take it the S has less.

I just saw an SD trim level on an online auto site. What the heck is an SD?:banghead:

SD is lowest trim level. possible cloth seats no ace or sls, possibly no sunroof or rear airconditioning.

2003 has the 4.6l motor if that leaves you wanting dont test drive anything earlier than the 2003 year.

and lets not forget a range rover! 4.6HSE even more gourmet.

if you end up with the land rover get the warranty.

 

[rtiqulatendisco]

Hi to all. I'm new to this board, and new to Land Rover vehicles. I got rid of my 2000 Lincoln Navigator after having thoroughly enjoyed it. And I plan on replacing it with another SUV.

I've always liked the "look" of the Discover II; however, I know nothing with regards to its performance on the streets. Keep in mind that I will utilize the vehicle mainly for city driving and occasional highway trips. I don't plan on off-roading or towing many things.

All that said, what is the difference with the different models (e.g. S, SE, HSE, SE7, etc.)?

How "smooth" of a ride is it at low speeds and high speeds? (The Navigator I had was smooth as butter)

What are the most common problems with the Disco II? I plan on purchasing anywhere from a '02-'04 with no more than 40K miles.

Thanks for the help guys and gals!!!!! :applause:

Buy a Land Cruiser, Disco's suck....I'm not kidding.

 

[discovery12]

Buy a Land Cruiser, Disco's suck....I'm not kidding.

whoa pal isn't that a little hard on the truck.

 

[discovery12]

All I can say is if the Disco is well cared for it will be a great and give many years of service. Treat it bad and it will be a absolute bitch. Well that goes for any car. So if a Disco is what u want by all means go and get it. I did and haven't looked back.

 

[agbuckle98]

Originally Posted by rtiqulatendisco
Buy a Land Cruiser, Disco's suck....I'm not kidding.


then why are you here?

 

[nosivad_bor]

http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22712

cheep 2003

 

[noee]

You guys don't be so hard on James. It's just his disco that sucks. For some reason, he's got a perpetual hard-on for FJ80s lately.