This might be worth a look in San Diego
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/1997-land-rover-discovery-5/6564371769.html
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/1997-land-rover-discovery-5/6564371769.html
5 speed craigslist
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I emailed about it. Guy (or gal) says the CEL is on and it needs tires. Currently pleading with my wife to allow me to pursue. Unlikely to happen but hey, just keep asking until she says yes!
Clear the light, clean the truck, change the tires and your probably $3k into it. Then add a $800 SD Rack and BOOM!!!! its worth $15k
Got a buddy looking at this thing right now. Rust, dead battery, leaking power steering, engine oil, transmission fluid, smashed front bumper and fender, broken window and regulator, owner doesn’t know much about it. Plus new tires needed clutch was said to be soft, unable to start, seems like quite a big gamble just an FYI
After getting a battery for it it starts, But wouldn’t hold an idol, stalled out multiple times, grinds from 1st to 2nd gear. Just an FYI for anyone interested
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Thanks for the update Grenade. I asked the guy how long he'd had it and whether he'd run the codes on the CEL, and his answer was "not long, and no."
That was enough for me to let it go. Did your buddy go after it?
That was enough for me to let it go. Did your buddy go after it?
Mechanical issues are easier to fix than fixing a rusted out body / frame from one here in the East.
Looks like a good start for a reasonable price if you have the time / money for the mechanical issues.
Looks like a good start for a reasonable price if you have the time / money for the mechanical issues.
My buddy was looking for me, just couldn't see paying anything over $1000 due to the fact that is needs a complete rebuild on just about everything. The fact that the transmission grinds 1-2 on ALL shifts was the deal breaker for me. Plus the seller even stated that the clutch was soft and should be replaced. Gave him an offer, but he never responded so..
On a scale of 1-10 I'de say its a 1.5... and 1.0 is only because its a factory 5-speed..