| Author | Message | ||
     Chad Mayes (Cmayes) Member Username: Cmayes Post Number: 113 Registered: 04-2003 |
I'm trying to decide between D2 and a D1. I had a great D1 but had to sell due to work. I've since changed jobs and want another rover. My local BMW dealer has a very clean 1999 D2 for sale for $12.9K and I assume I'll be able to talk them down some. Are the 99 D2s associated with any major problems? Or can I just expect the standard Rover tinkering that I had with my 95 D1??? Thanks for the help. | ||
| Beau Campbell (Bcampbe7) New Member Username: Bcampbe7 Post Number: 27 Registered: 03-2004 |
I, as have others, have had driveshaft problems. The DII's do not have serviceable u-joints on the double cardon joint of the front driveshaft. They seem to have a fairly high failure rate. I am not sure if the DI's are the same or not. Some others have also had rotoflex problems on the rear driveshaft. I have yet to experience this (knock on wood). FWIW, I would go for the DII. Just make sure you have it checked by a trustworthy, Land Rover repair facility. Beau | ||
| Matt Anderson (Disco01) Senior Member Username: Disco01 Post Number: 408 Registered: 10-2003 |
There are lots of things to look for in used Rovers, and most all of them apply to the one you are looking at. I would look for a service history. If the Disco has had premium fuel, proper oil and other fluid changes, and has generally been well taken care of I dont think you will have anything to worry about other than the usual rover tinkering. If the following conditions are met it should not have any valve problems. Driving the shit out of it helps, so look at the tires and try and see if the truck has been driven hard. I would actually think of this as a plus. What is the mileage? When driving try and feel for vibrations between 35-40 and 65-70. The front shaft is not really an issue, they usually last around 45k. You can cheaply replace the joints with serviceable ones and then you should be fine. More than likely it already has a new one. The Bosch electrics on the D2 are a vast improvement over the Lucas stuff on yours. | ||
| Matt Anderson (Disco01) Senior Member Username: Disco01 Post Number: 409 Registered: 10-2003 |
I should restate this, the front drive shaft is an issue, but it is not one that is any big deal to solve, same with the rotoflex. | ||
| gil stevens (Gil) Senior Member Username: Gil Post Number: 445 Registered: 02-2002 |
"The Bosch electrics on the D2 are a vast improvement over the Lucas stuff on yours." I dont know Matt.. ive seen some D2s with serious gremlins that rival those of the 94-96s. as a whole though, the 99 D2s seemed to be a little better than the 2000s. Id stick with a 99 D1. | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 154 Registered: 01-2004 |
Beau, How did the GBR shaft work out? | ||
| Matt Anderson (Disco01) Senior Member Username: Disco01 Post Number: 411 Registered: 10-2003 |
Gil I know what you mean, but in theory the Bosch stuff should be top notch. It works well on all other high end European vehicles. I agree with you about a 99 D1 truck being a good choice, but there are some things inherent to D1s that I certainly dont miss, such as the constant battle with water leaks from the cracking window seals and their propensity towards becoming a little rusty. I have had absolutely zero electrical problems with my D2 and had none with my D1 either. Granted my D1 was a 5 speed SD, so it did not have much in the way of gizmos. I know I am preaching to the choir here, but I still say if you are good with a wrench any Disco can be an extremely fun and rewarding vehicle to own. |
