Well, the adventure begins for me shortly. As of this evening, I'm the owner of a 2004 Discovery S with 54,007 miles on it. I didn't check the paint code, but I believe it's Vienna Green.
It accelerated strongly and handled well on the test drive. The dealership (Land Rover Centerville) had all of the maintenance records and allowed me to go through them before we started to deal. The only issue I could find with it, other than a steering wheel that is slightly off center, is a wonky driver's power window mechanism. That, along with a little preventative maintenance based on the previous owner's last service visit is going to be taken care of before I take delivery of it. Apparently, the PO decided up upgrade to an LR3 at during that service visit. Based on the service record from that visit, I don't think that's a bad sign since it has been very well cared for.
Of all the vehicles I've purchased, all very reliable Japanese cars and one truck, I'm probably less comfortable about this one, but at least I'm going in with my eyes open. Hopefully it turns out well. Any opinions on whether or not a small ceremony involving a bottle of Bass beer might help? If it won't help the Rover, it will at least help me.
