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leeclanual
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2002 - 04:19 pm: | 
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I'm interseted in buying a 2002 Discovery. I would go out today and get one except for the bad articles against LR from Consumer Reports. To be exact... I'm concerned on the quality of workmanship and the possibility of repair problems. Anyone with a 2002 that have had good/bad experiences please respond.
Russ |
Marc Gonzalez (Marc)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2002 - 04:46 pm: |
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Purchased a new 2001 SE year ago this month. I've got 14,000 miles and not the first problem. Very happy with it on and off road. Service (LR dealer)has been great. The 2002 seem to be the same for the most part, just pick the model that you want SD,SE,SE7 etc. This site has great info to point you into the right disco. Check around not sure if 2003 has a body style change or not..... |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2002 - 07:04 pm: |
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Some people just aren't meant to own Land Rovers. If you are afraid to buy one maybe you shouldn't own one. It's a terrible thing to live in fear. Having said that, I don't think you should buy one, they're pieces of junk that will leave you and your family homeless by the side of a highway on the way to the hospital in a rainstorm. Buy one of those Limited jeeps. You'll be happier. All kidding aside, I (annonymously) believe that the fewer people drive Rovers the more unique and special the marque will remain. Just maybe, however, you are the kind of person that is willing risk a little unpleasantness for the pride and reward that comes from looking back across a piece of land you just traversed in your Rover knowing it was done with flair and distinction. I've owned a 2001 for one year and will likely never own anything but a Rover. |
Groovy Dude
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2002 - 09:16 pm: |
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Consumer Reports = SATAN
nuff said!! |
Mitch
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2002 - 09:48 pm: |
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I have a 2002 since November, 2001. Almost 6,000 miles without any problems. I love the vehicle, the heated windshield, great stereo, climate control system, even the fact that you cannot lock yourself out of the vehicle because of placement of lock/unlock switch. The 2002 is well-made, very comfortable, good storage capacity and like no other SUV out there. Go for it and enjoy! |
Jack (Jack)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2002 - 11:21 pm: |
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Based upon a relative’s positive experience with a 2001 Discovery SE, I purchased a 2001 SE7 last year. I live in a rugged area in terms of road and weather conditions, with snow nine months out of the year. The Discovery hauls 4 kids to school (never closed for weather!), over mountain passes in horrible winter weather, forest service roads for fishing, hiking, etc. in the summer and so far has performed flawlessly. Recently, I had to perform a quick deceleration and avoidance maneuver on I-70 when a semi carrying a load of asphalt shingles rolled over in front of me at around 50 MPH. I avoided a major accident, and the Disco handled excellent, very little body roll, and excellent brakes (mine does not have the ACE option). I also have used it on some pretty tough 4x4 trails around here; it is so far superior to any stock SUV, it’s not even close. My wife and I have climbed some trails and we laugh when we stop and get out, because the Disco makes them seem so easy, that you sometimes don’t realize that “..we made it up THAT?!”. Land Rover NA will send you a video with off-road driving tips. I can’t imagine any other manufacturer doing that, most warn you against the dangers, and potential vehicle damage if you do decide to actually take your SUV off of the paved streets. It’s a great vehicle, but you have to be willing to live with the tradeoffs. Gas mileage is great for a heavy vehicle with permanent 4WD, somewhere between 13 – 17 mpg. It doesn’t have nearly as much interior room as the Tahoe, Suburban, etc, and it rides like a true 4x4, not a station wagon with 4WD. The fit and finish are excellent, and my dealer experiences have been very positive. I read a review in which the testers admitted that the Discovery had it’s shortcomings on the road, but it was the vehicle they used to pull out all of the other SUV’s they were testing. And, to have the other makes of SUV try and follow the Land Rover off road was truly a mistake. I hope this helps, good luck with your decision! |
leeclanual
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2002 - 11:34 pm: |
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Jack,
We are looking at the 2002 SE7 Model. How do you like the "jumpseats" in the back? Are they pretty functional? I have read Consumer Reports and they slam the hell out of the Discovery II. I know that CRs has always played favorites. I lived in England and have always like Land Rover vehicles. I'm just concerned that it will turn into a rattling lemon after a year of ownership. Since these babies run near 40K it should be of good quality and workmanship... one would hope.
Thanks
Russ |
Myktoolbox
| | Posted on Friday, March 08, 2002 - 04:59 pm: |
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I got my '02 DII in November and have had a ton a nit picky things break/fall apart/quit working inside the vehicle. It also performs a symphony of sqeaks and rattles every time I drive it.
But mechanically its been straight - no problems. I just think the guy who assembled my interior spent his lunch hour sippin' on some Old Peculiar before he got to my truck. |
Jack (Jack)
| | Posted on Friday, March 08, 2002 - 10:11 pm: |
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Russ,
The jump seats in the back are fine for kids to teenagers for running around town. I’m 5’10” and can set in them, but it’s not somewhere I would want to be for any longer than maybe a half hour or so. I do not have the rear A/C unit option, because I live at 10,000 feet elevation -we don’t have, or need much A/C. But if you live anywhere A/C is important, I would probably go it, especially if you will be using the rear seats often. If you intend on carrying large sized objects, you might also consider that the Disco’s cargo area is not too deep, average width, but pretty tall. So while the cubic volume numbers look good on paper, items that my Explorer will swallow, require some twisting and turning to fit into the Disco’s cargo area. Mine is still very solid, after about 12,000 miles over some very, very rough roads. The Disco replaced a Volvo 850 wagon, which got the crap beat out of it, due to the rugged conditions. However, I really enjoyed the Volvo, it just didn’t hold up too well, so far, the Discovery has. I think you can get a lemon in any make. I tend to drive a vehicle until the wheels come off, so I hope to have the Discovery for a long time. My Explorer has 145,000 miles on it. My biggest complaint with CR is that they complain about some obvious things, such as “….The corvette rode extremely rough”, well of course it did. But it will ride rough from 0-60 in under 5 seconds, which is what it built to do. The Discovery is built to do some things extremely well, and makes some sacrifices in other areas. Feel free to email me outside of the bulletin board, and I’ll answer any questions that you have.
Jack |
Wes Legaspi (Wes)
| | Posted on Friday, March 08, 2002 - 11:13 pm: |
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if you want to get really comfortable with the rear DII jump seats, fold the middle seats and sit in the back. |
Derald (Canyonsnail)
| | Posted on Sunday, March 10, 2002 - 08:59 am: |
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I also got my '02 DII in November '01 and love it. I've had no problems, mechanical or cosmetic, and haven't regretted the purchase in the slightest. Like you, I looked at the 7 seat option, but ultimately decided not to go for it - I decided the extra width in the cargo area was more valuable than the extra two seats. I do wish that you could get the Rear AC option with an SE (vs SE7), but according to the dealer that's not possible.
Good luck with your decision,
Derald |
Ben Dronsick
| | Posted on Friday, March 15, 2002 - 12:22 am: |
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Almost 40,000mi. on '00 DII with not one single problem whatsoever. Been all over the East Coast/all kinds of terrain/weather. I would recommend it in a hearbeat but it's not easy to live with: if comfort it important go with Landcruiser which probably has comparable reliability but you'll sacrifice off road. |
cederholm
| | Posted on Friday, March 15, 2002 - 11:22 am: |
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Lee,
You might be asking the wrong bunch here. We piss and moan about Lucas and leaks but I think we are all quite proud of our Rovers.
I have had a few minor problems with my 99DII that the dealer fixed under warrentee. One problem took a bit long to fix (it would come and go)causing me to return to the dealer more times than I had hope for. For my inconveinence the dealer gave me a brush guard for which I was quite happy. The problem never returned. This wasn't even the dealer I purchased the truck from.
Buy a Rover if you want a Rover. If you want an SUV than you don't want a Rover.
IMO
Carl
"must remember to hug my Rover today" |
Steve Cz
| | Posted on Monday, March 18, 2002 - 01:53 pm: |
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My wife had to have our '97 Disco. It was SOOO CUTE. I was dead set against it. Parts cost 3x as much as everything else, dealership is 50 miles away, 85 bucks an hour for a mechanic, I'll feel like yuppie scum driving the thing.... let's just get a Cherokee or Explorer!!!
Well, we compromised. She got her Rover.
Six months later, with the rocky hills, winter and clay pits behind me, I love the thing.
Even after having to change out the oil and fiter in a truck stop at night in the snow. (idiot former owner). I looked at it as a kind of baptism.
Everything that seemed so mechanically goofy at first makes perfect sense. Staci wants to get a locker or TT, and I get new tools on a weekly basis.
S#*!, the thing has axle and tranny DRAIN plugs!!!
I stare at LandLosers, Jeeps (except XJ's), Lexii, Blazers, Exploders and Troopers with contempt. |
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