I've been looking at Discoveries for about a year now (for obvious reasons). Some people seem to believe that this is the worst decision I could possibly make but I get the sense that the reputation is skewed by people who expected low maintenance or take it to a shop for everything. Obviously fuel and maintenance will cost more than a normal car but I want to learn to work on it myself and I don’t use very much gas every week. From some rough calculations it seems that it might not be impossible for me but I can only really estimate gas cost. I'm trying to get a better (real number estimate) idea of what to expect.
- I know that it depends on the specific vehicle and a lot of other factors but about how much should I estimate to set aside for maintenance every month?
- How much should I plan on spending. I would hope to spend around $5000-7500 but less is better. What should I expect from that price range? I don’t mind if it’s a little bit worn cosmetically but I definitely need it to be solid structurally and mechanically. Is this even possible in my price range?
- Is it worth it to get a '98 or '99 Disco 1 since they are supposed to be more reliable or should I go with a Disco 2 which is easier to find near me and possibly cheaper.
- Any other general advice would be great either for either peace of mind or a reality check.
Thanks in advance.