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Coolio
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 02:52 pm: | 
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Hey, just for fun and fact.. If you dont mind, please share yours.. I just feel that I'm not getting the most of it.. but here's what I have to say about mine..
Bought brand new in April '01.
Model: SE, with ACE, Java black. Paid for $38,900 (before taxes + registration).
Current mileage: 38,000
Add ons: stainless steel running boards, heated seats switch, new cup holders, hitch bike/ski holder.
Mechanical updates: replaced nozzle spray since I hit something. Replaced windshield wiper blades, dealer recalls (ABS and something else dont remember). All scheduled maintenance done by LR ($$$ ouch!)
Complaints: Noisy ACE, shietty Goodyear HPs cupping, washer fluid seams through if recycle butt not pressed.
Praise: King of the road driving on rain and snow. Stands out on the SUV crowd. Feels safe and sound.
Offroad driving: 0%
Long distance travelled: from Los Angeles to Boston, MA - then back. |
the gang
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 04:05 pm: |
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"washer fluid seams through if recycle butt not pressed."
does anyone here speak jive? |
Blake Luse (Muddyrover)
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 04:21 pm: |
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i didn't get that one either |
Erik G. Burrows (Erik)
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 04:30 pm: |
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I got it, and my DII does the same thing. The windshield washer jets on the hood seep (also speeled seam) fluid, leaving streaks on the hood of evaporated washer fluid.
I figure the fluid is getting hot in the tubes (right there above the engine) and expanding, leaking out through the jets.
Just get used to it. |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 04:48 pm: |
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I guess its a big deal to people whose trucks spend 0% of their time offroad or something...... |
Neil
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 06:08 pm: |
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Okay here goes,
01 DII SD w/winter package purchased in 03/02 with 10,600 miles. It came off a rental lease LR has with Enterprise I paid $27,800 sticker was 29,900.
Current mileage 28K
Add on: Safari-guard sliders, steering and front diff protection, yet to be installed. BFG all-terrains, hands free cell phone holder. Plus the all-important Dweb stickers. CDL and front fender trim will occur early 03
Mechanical updates: 3k oil change done religiously. ABS recall, service package deal with dealer.
Complaints: creaking front seat.
Praise: It�s a bloody mnt goat.
Off-road: At least once a month: You�ve got to get these things dirty!!!! |
Craig Kobayashi (Koby)
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 06:19 pm: |
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2001 SD purchased on 12/23/01 with 7K miles
Also an Enterprise Disco II
Add ons: RTE sliders, GBR/RangeRov solenoid CDL, Bearmach front skid plate
Complaints: It's a Land Rover
Praise: It's a Land Rover
Off-road: Once in a blue moon... but try for once a month |
Scott- OZ
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 07:00 pm: |
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DII - 50K AUST. MANUAL V8. MID 02. 2000 MILES. OFF ROAD USE - 20%. NO ACE BUT GOOD HANDLING. 235/75 MICHELLIN 4WD TRACK TREAD. THE 40 ODD TO ONE LOW RANGE AND GREAT RESPONSE AND TORQUE MAKE OFF ROADING BLISS. YOU MUST, MUST GET IT DIRTY - IT LOVES IT. NO CREAKS, SQUEEKS, NOTHING. LOVE IT. CHARACTER THOUGHT DESPITE NOT HAVING THE SQUEEKS OF MY 95 DI |
Greggo
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 07:02 pm: |
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OK...
Almost identical to coolio's experience and costs... I have the SE7
But... only have 30K on the OD.
Brakes all around,
2 lights out so far and replaced,
right front passenger window motor replaced, ABS recall, Rear seats.. creak like hell and have had the left one replaced and now... a new piece of plastic broke off, Wiper blades fell apart
Also... broke off one nozzle spray with bump by another car.... cheap!!!
Off road... Tahoe rim trail, Wildomar, Lake Mead (took some paint off there!) and Wrightwood. My billy goat!
Dislikes... brake issues with rotors, noisy and too damn tight inside for me... costly to maintain.
Likes... Rover, I actually like the power curve, ACE is pretty cool but too loud, and climbs anything!
Overall... quite pleased. |
Greggo
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 07:03 pm: |
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Forgot one thing...
Cruises at 90-100 really well across the desert.
Very Very happy with the high speed runs. |
Peter Matusov (Pmatusov)
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 08:19 pm: |
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Quote:ACE is pretty cool but too loud, and climbs anything
that's some serious statement.
peter |
Greggo
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 10:11 pm: |
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Is that a shot?
I cannot tell if you are picking on my grammer... or the fact that I didn't add a period and then... And, it'll climb anything I would dare venture on.
Gorsh... |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 10:16 pm: |
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I think the point Peter is trying to make is that ACE doesn't help you climb anything, it keeps your truck from leaning to badly while cornering. |
John Friederich
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 11:26 pm: |
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Our '01 Disco SD (Stripped Down) dark grey:
Purchased 4 months ago with 8800 miles on the clock - $25,200 from the dealer. Now has 10,200 miles.
Was spotless when purchased, now has thousands of scratches on sides. We have 4 other vehicles, so is used only when going up in the mountains or in the desert (we live in Las Vegas.) Our retired 4wd (still in the family) is '89 Dodge Raider (much narrower, might that explain the scratches?) Front air dam has taken gouges from big rocks, lost 1 rear mud flap.
Mods: 255x70x16 MTR's, AMV CDR actuator from Australia, hitch receiver from Nathan to pull our little pop-up trailer.
Likes: Goes anywhere the Raider did and then some, but much more comfortably. Like the extra room for friends and lots of beer and wine and camping gear.
Dislikes: The fan control for heat / AC. The only one I've ever seen that you have to turn up all the way to turn down - stupid and annoying for the 3 times I've wanted to adjust it. Wish I could have found a cloth seat model, but we will keep beach towels to sit on during the summer so the vinal doesn't burn our butts.
Hasn't been to the mall or work once yet, the only time it leaves the garage is to go on fun trips where it gets scratched to shit.
Boy, am I lucky!
-John Friederich
Las Vegas, NV |
Michael Noe (Noee)
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 08:03 am: |
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Carter: FWIW, ACE purports to "disconnect" the torsion bar when the computer detects off-road situations. This adds travel, which can keep tires on the ground where they otherwise might not be.
99 D2, purchased new, coils, ACE, leather. In 2001 I started off-roading with it, OME HD lift, sliders, CDL, diff guard protection, etc.
Now has about 47K on the clock, is just breaking in (and breaking the AT), has a few rattles now, the t-case whines in low and it sees the dirt about twice a month. I wouldn't trade it for anything, except maybe a Rubicon or a mid-90's FJ. |
Dave Roberts
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 11:30 am: |
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Model: 1999 Disco 2 with all options (7 pass, cd, heated windscreen ect.) except ace 47,000 miles, dark green. Michelin LTX tires
Bought used at local dealer in Sioux Falls for $24,745 with 44,000 miles. Sending it to Eden Prairie Land Rover for 45,000 check and any last minute items to fix before it falls off warranty.
Prior vehicle 1995 Isuzu Trooper S with 3" lift arb/warn bumper big Yokahama Geolander AT's
Comments: I have only started to enjoy the Disco's off road capabilities with about 5 hunting trips in rural SD (mostly farm land and CRP Acres) I love it so far but waiting for some more serious off roading in the spring Black Hills and Northern Minnesota.
Wish list: OME 3" lift as described at www.expaditionexchange.com New Geolander AT's, remove LR equip. Side Steps, add my Yakima load warrior (I need new towers) and add lights and bumper.
Conclusion: One of the most "lush and comfortable" seriously capable trucks I have had. |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 11:56 am: |
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Thats interesting Michael but I still think he was trying to talk about ETC, we'll let Greggo be the final judge though. |
Greggo
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 12:48 pm: |
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Quote...
I think the point Peter is trying to make is that ACE doesn't help you climb anything, it keeps your truck from leaning to badly while cornering.
End Quote...
Hello....
If he were to look at my original post:
"Likes... Rover, I actually like the power curve, ACE is pretty cool but too loud, and climbs anything!"
So, if he were to be precise...ACE does not help the power curve.... either...
Like I said... sorry my grammer was not up to speed for him. |
Greggo
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 12:51 pm: |
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BTW... ETC has nothing to do with climbing....
Geezzzeeee guys!!!!!!!!!! |
Peter Matusov (Pmatusov)
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 01:02 pm: |
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LOL
Carter, funny you should mention this, when I posted my reply, I actually overlooked ACE and thought the ETC climbing everything is an overstatement. That makes the original Greggo's statement funnier 
I couldn't care less of the grammar, but - come on Greggo, your sentence is anything but "Rover climbs anything!"
Just a disclaimer - I couldn't care less of ETC and ACE as well. Just havin' fun.
peter |
Greggo
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 01:49 pm: |
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Ya'll slay me...
Ok...
Likes.... Its a rover (that is cool!)
Likes.... ACE... but it is too loud
Likes.... It climbs anything (proper disclaimer... not really ANYTHING, but just most things... well, not even just most things... just dirt and rocky things I like to go up and well... down.)
Is this better?
;) |
Peter Matusov (Pmatusov)
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 02:06 pm: |
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could you elaborate? |
Greggo
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 02:17 pm: |
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On? |
Greggo
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 02:22 pm: |
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Or... off?
Or... of?
Or... is that enough elaboration?
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Greg P. (Gparrish)
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 02:38 pm: |
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Bought brand new in November '01.
Model: SE, without ACE, Chawton White. Paid $34,000. Sticker was $39,000.
Current mileage: 15,000
Add ons: Roof rack, RTE Sliders, RTE 2" HD Springs, OME shocks, ARB front bumper, Hella 4k lights, 265 GY MTR's, Cup Holders, Rubber mats and load liner, OME steering damper, south down front and rear guards.
Mechanical updates: Regular Service interval at LR, interval service at home, recalls, a few leaks fixed, new brake pads at 14k
Complaints: Washer fluid leaks, $40.00 refuel bills, no transmission dip stick, No CDL.
Praise: Handles well on most terrain and surfaces. Gets you there and back. Fun to drive.
Offroad driving: 1%
Long distance travelled: from Philly to South Georgia and back. About 2,200 miles round trip. |
Paul D. Morgan (V22guy)
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 02:43 pm: |
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Wow, you have driven 750 miles off road since 11/01......? |
Greg P. (Gparrish)
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 02:46 pm: |
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Okay, smartass, so my percentage is not exact. |
Carl_kps
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 02:51 pm: |
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Bought brand new in Nov 2001
Model: SE, with ACE, Olive Green. Paid for $38,900 (before taxes + registration).
Current mileage: 52,00
Add ons: Brush guard, light guards, roof rack (with ply wood on top), front spot lights, tow winch, CB aerial, Tool box mounted on roof rack, Fishing rod tube on side of roof rack, BF Goodrich 245/75 R16 Ats, (soon) snorkel and rear spot lights
Mechanical updates: New transmission, replaced side back window, new brake pads, wiper blades, dealer recalls (ABS and something else dont remember). Done most of the mileage stuff myself. The big one done by LR.
Praise:I love this car, Its a beast, I have been on trails that have stopped most other SUVs, I even beat a Hummer on a trail (Hummers too wide for most trails), Great on road, The only thing is that I drive it too much. Also the girls love it. (Take them on camping trips and offroading trips in Up State NY). I just wish I had a Defender also.
Complaints: Parts hard to find (thank God for Internet), pain to take to Dealership, and running the Hi test gas, Idle Pulley (one that can with car), U-joints with no Zercs.
Offroad driving: a lot, In all weather and all seasons, in Snow, mud, sand, and rocks. Never had to use my winch (on myself) or had a problem getting stuck in woods (knock on wood), Must use common sense this is not a tank.
Damage:Two blown belts (bad Idler pulley was cause), Broken back side window (offroading at night without back spot lights caused this one), Transmission and U-Joints replaced (not offroading accident, defected rotoflex, Rotoflex went while on hi-way. Rotoflex and U-Joint hit transmission and cracked it. Warrenty covered it). Lots of dents and scraches (caused from offroad use, seen as bage of honor, nothing touch up paint cant fix.)
Long distance traveled: Washington DC to Albany Ny, about 20 times (in all weather), Washington DC to New Orleans and Back two times. |
Paul D. Morgan (V22guy)
| | Posted on Friday, December 06, 2002 - 03:12 pm: |
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Well since I got lippy with Greg, I had better come clean.....BTW, nice re-edit of your post.
I bought the Pig in 07/01, pre-owned with 13K on the clock. I am at 33,800 right now. It was a dealer car, so I am sure somebody gave it a trip to hell and back before me. It's none of your damn business what I paid.
For XMAS '01 the wife bought me an OME lift and five Bridgestone AT 265/70R16s. During the same month I installed a Yakima Snowboard / mountain bike carrier to the factory rails.
Then I went to Philly for the year and met all kinds of Rover Freaks (Garrett). I spent 11 months of this year in Philly and during that time I bought:
ARB Winch Bar with IPF JO-1 Lights
LR Adventure Rack (Yakima couldn't hold my crap)
5 Wrangler MTR's 265/75r16. (Bridgestone let me down)
Rovertym sliders
Trek Outfitters Rear Bumper
4 Hella 4K's and a Hella 110 Back up light
OME steering Damper
Replaced the rear MD OME's with HD's
Cobra 7 WXT CB
Kyle's Hi-Lift Mounts
48" hi-lift (feel free to flame away)
I am happy with the Pig. Had to go to the dealer 4 times since I bought it:
#1 Fuel sending unit
#2 D2 Recall
#3 30K Service
#4 MAF
Off Roading in the Pig has been fun. I must be honest that my only experience off-road was from the events I went to this year (Assateague, Uwharrie, SCC, Killington, MAR). Some day when I get some time, I am going on an extended long range trip to see what this vehicle can do for me. However, I am looking for something else now. I really like open Series Trucks and Soft Top D90's. So who knows what the future holds.
Paul
'00 Pig |
Greg Ellis
| | Posted on Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 06:09 am: |
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Bought my td5 new in Nov 01
All up paid $52000 Aus Dollars
Have only done 22,000 Km's, but heaps of off road.
Get plenty of dust ingestion in dusty conditions.
Great fuel economy, good out bush, no problems to date, and has been driven hard on rough outback roads and trails.
Added, ARB running boards (stop's stone chips). TJM winch bar.
Only problem I have is, I can't get the wife out of the car, so i travel the top end of Australia for work on a motorbike. |
Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 10:00 am: |
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'00 DII (ex Enterprise vehicle) purchased in '00 w/ 13K miles. Basic vehicle w/ Leather & HK sound, no sun roofs, 5 passenger. Paid $29K
Suspension:
RoverTym 3" springs (actually netted almost 4")
Front DDF 1" spacers
Rancho 9000 shocks
RoverTym extended brake lines
ABS/ETC extensions
Expedition Exchange spring retainers
Rear DSI lower spring perches (req'd for retainers-gives approx .75" addt'l lift)
Custom upper and lower rear shock mounts (mounts shocks forward at 45degree angle for greater travel and raises lower mount flush with axle)
Modified front and rear radius arm bushings
Bearmach front differential guard
GBR rear drive shaft (replaces Rotoflex with HD u-joint)
Front True-Trac limited slip differential
Rear Detroit locking differential
Manual CDL linkage (adds third knob to lock/unlock center differential)
Body:
Custom front bumper with recovery points
Warn 8274-50 winch recessed into grill
Replaced factory washer bottle and relocated unit next to radiator overflow tank
Custom rear bumper with integral quarter panel sliders
Class III receiver integrated into rear bumper
Approx. 7" trimmed from rear quarter panels
High clearance exhaust exits through quarter panel
RTE HD sliders
Factory roof rails removed
Safety Devices low-profile Adventure rack (imported by Thatched Roof Garage)
Hella 4000 Euro beams mounted on rack
Tool kit mounted on inside of cargo door
Future Plans:
Swing away tire/can/jack carrier mounted to rear bumper-Under Construction!
Interior cargo rack/divider
Fuel tank skid plate
Under vehicle skid plates
Custom front cross-member
Custom rear ladder (factory unit is too short)
Tires:
Street & Mild Off-Roading/Yokohama Geolander AT Plus II-285/75/16
Xtreeeme (that's for the hard-core guys!) 'Wheeling Tires/Michelin XL 9.00x16 (36")-Being Fitted now
Accessories:
60" Hi-Lift jack
Jack-Mate Hi-Lift attachment
Wedco fuel cans (2)
Wedco water cans (2)
Homemade onboard CO2 tank
ARB 41 qt. Freezer/Fridge
Assorted recovery gear
Likes:
Everything about it.
Dis-Likes:
That I didn't get one sooner.
Oh, and here's a teaser shot of my 36's being test-fitted.
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Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 10:01 am: |
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Damn!
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Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 10:03 am: |
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Sorry 'bout that. It was too large. And for the record, my spare is up there temporarily until my carrier is finished. |
Greg P. (Gparrish)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 10:53 am: |
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Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 11:08 am: |
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Thanks Greg. What a friend! |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 11:32 am: |
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I thought monster truck action was always on "SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNNNNNNNNDAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 11:37 am: |
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Now I want one of you photo-shop gurus to make a picture of Greg's disco transformed into that big "Truck-a-saurus" thing you see at the monster truck shows and I want it to be eating a Saturn View. That should keep someone busy for a while.......... |
Greg P. (Gparrish)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 11:47 am: |
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LOL........... No problem Greg.......
I like the new tires, but they do look somewhat LARGE and IN CHARGE!!!!!
gp |
Kirk Thibault (Kirkt)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 03:16 pm: |
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Monster truck madness
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Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 03:23 pm: |
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Ohhhh, that is so bad-ass. Thanks. |
Greg P. (Gparrish)
| | Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 03:55 pm: |
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LOL................
That is absolutely King...........
Way to go Kirk!
gp |
Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - 09:05 am: |
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Too funny. |
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