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Michael Cavender (Mike)
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 11:28 pm: | 
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Ok.. time for some feedback..
I've a 96 SD 4.0 5speed with almost 90,000 miles. Except for the steering box issue which I've posted about this truck has been bullet proof since the valve job at 40,000 done under warrantee.
I love it.. but it's time to keep it forever, or get something new.. since I do about 25,000 miles a year they add up pretty fast (I bought it used at 52,000).. I've added new Bilsteins, about due for tires, and trying to decide / project what the maintenance expense will be if I try to take it to about 140,000 miles then retire it to second position.. I guess my major concerns long term is electrical / computer oriented..
Is there anybody out there with major mileage on their disco ? And what has been your experience.. Any feed back, thoughts, insights ??
Thanks !!
Mike |
RVR OVR (Tom)
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 11:33 pm: |
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I say keep it and buy a Honda for the daily commute.
Tom |
Jake Hartley (Jake)
| | Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:29 am: |
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KEEP IT AND DRIVE IT.....THEY ARE MORE RELAIBLE THAN PEOPLE WOULD HAVE YOU THINK........... |
Don Collins (Donc)
| | Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 12:15 pm: |
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I agree. I bave a 96 also with 90K on it. Just keep up with all the recommended stuff. I do think that a ODB2 tool might start coming in handy as I get over 100K though.
DonC
96SE7 |
Ron
| | Posted on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 02:14 am: |
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I think they tend to like mileage rather than sitting.
Ron |
pjkbrit
| | Posted on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 10:30 am: |
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Got 130K on my 94...a few niggles, but nothing more than any other motor out there...I'd keep it if it's good...better the devil you know....
Pete
94Disco |
David Dryden (David914)
| | Posted on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 12:28 pm: |
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A good friend once told me "the cheapest car you can own is the one you own right now". Of course, SHE wasn't a car-aholic like me, but it does make some sense. If your Disco has been reliable up 'til now, then why temp fate (not to mention give up a vehicle that you "love"). Just keep it, and take good care of it. My $.02...
David |
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