would you purchase a discovery?

[jp-]

Thixon,

May Lucas shine dimly in your general direction... until such time when the magic smoke (binding all british electrical connections) is released.

{Shakes Voodoo doll}

[Terrys]

My brother runs the Burlington VT. yard for Auto Insurance Auctions. They have 160 yards across the country.

Right this minute they have 255 totaled Land Rover Discovery in inventory. Out of 255 trucks 13 of them are fires.

Yeah, they burn.

Well, there ya go. If you live in the Southeast you're safe. If you live in the NE or NW, take your extinguisher with you. Hey Jim, ask your brother how many D1 airbags didn't deploy.

[graniterover]

I friend of mine (actually his dad) had his DII go up in smoke and it wasn't running at the time. Electrical fire. Totalled.

[wooday]

would you purchase a discovery?

Never.

And not a Freelander either.

Ever.

[badvibes]

Donnie-

Freakin' awesome post! Can someone please write the Series II version?

Jeff

[kevin-ct]

When I worked for a Land Rover Dealer i saw new cars that came off the trucks burnt! the seat heater that didnt turn off and burnt a hole in the seat cover.

Kevin

[kevin-ct]

Jim, Any P38's


Kevin

[kevin-ct]

My brother runs the Burlington VT. yard for Auto Insurance Auctions. They have 160 yards across the country.

Right this minute they have 255 totaled Land Rover Discovery in inventory. Out of 255 trucks 13 of them are fires.

Yeah, they burn.


Jim, Can your brother hook me up with a medium rare discovery?


Kevin[/quote]

[BDM]

Never.

And not a Freelander either.

Ever.

So I guess that means you wouldn't own an RRC then?

Nice Series III.

[BDM]

Saying you had a bad Subaru is the same as saying you had a good Disco!

Ha, yeah well I guess 90k is good for a transmission on a WRX. I was able to have some fun with my '02.

[Mercedesrover]

Jim, Can your brother hook me up with a medium rare discovery?

Here's a list of the Discos they have right now. 257 today.

They've got one Defender. Guess what, a fire!

[BDM]

http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/ewvehicles/Land_Rover_Discovery_I/

I guess this guy's an idiot!

That's it I'm done...

[Mercedesrover]

I guess this guy's an idiot!

Man, a hit bird flutters, eh?

No, he's not an idiot at all. I know Scott and his experience. I even wrote an article for his magazine last year. I'm sure he'll build a capable and reliable truck. I'm also sure he'll change the cooler lines and a whole bunch of other stuff before he heads to the toolies. And I'm also sure he'll carry a bunch of spares with him. You'll also notice that's a 5-speed truck with no sunroofs.

The question was whether or not these are reliable trucks for Jeff's wife to use as a daily driver. The answer is probably not. That's no secret nor surprise. If you find a really nice one (as Scott did) and are prepared to throw a bunch of money at it, they'll do amazing things and take you to amazing places. That said, you still need to be prepared for troubles, and probably more so than in other marquees.

[SafeAirOne]

...I'm also sure he'll change the cooler lines and a whole bunch of other stuff... ...You'll also notice that's a 5-speed truck with no sunroofs.

Would a 5-speed have transmission cooler lines (or was it engine oil cooler lines)? It's been so long since I've owned a D1, I can't remember if it had an external engine oil cooler or not, and mine was an auto.


3 pages ago, I think that this thread originaly had somebody asking if a particular Discovery was worth buying or not. I say "If you like it and the price is right and you've done your homework, go for it!" Otherwise, the forum is clearly divided in two camps and forever will be. There is no correct answer, especially one that will satisfy everyone's opinion.

[sven]

Ive seen a D1 catch fire from a leaky power steering line. It pissed right on the exhaust manifold. Luckily he had a fire extinguisher and was fine. I suppose this could happen to any vehicle if you ignore replacing these lines.

My only advise is, if you HAVE to own a discovery, do not get a DII. More electronics and parts are more expensive.