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You're right, I knew I had to be remembering something wrong. I did drive a different one with CDL around the same time as looking at this truck. The driveshaft would definitely be priority #1. I'll probably rebuild it rather than replace it though. Rust didn't seem to be an issue on this...

Don't mean to bring the post back from the dead, but just when I gave up hope I looked at this truck. 2002 Disco 2, 105k miles, some body damage like the rear corner panel and front bumper but otherwise in decent shape. 5 seater, coils front and rear, tires a little low on tread. All the...

This popped up on craigslist today. Price is a little high for the age and mileage, but it's been reposted for quite a while so maybe they'll wheel and deal. The dealer looks pretty shady though. And is it just me, or is the front left part of the bumper messed up/missing? 95 Discovery...

I don't have enough experience off roading to know if an auto or manual is better, I'm sure each have benefits and shortcomings in different situations. I do at least like the feeling of control with a manual. Most of the off roading I've done was in an old Ranger and Nissan hardbody, both...

I understand the situation on the $500 vehicle. My current BMW was a $900 car, yes it ran enough to drive home but I've put almost another $2500 in parts on it (full suspension refresh, exhaust, gaskets, oil pan, skid plate, alternator, misc fixes and interior bits, etc). My wife hates that...

That's quite a find for $500, wish I could get that lucky. I do all of my own work, I worked as a mechanic for a few years before going back to school for engineering. Still have all my tools and a good air compressor, and my new garage is tall enough that I may be able to put in a lift. I...

Where does one find a specimen like that for under $3k? The only ones I've found like that locally in almost a year of searching are VERY overpriced, I mean totally laughable. Things like $12k for a 100k+ mile 2000 Disco II with some records and an OME lift and a winch. Anything under $3k has...

I've been lurking around here for about a year now, back to actually shopping for a budget rig now that I've graduated college and finishing buying our new home. Took a look at this 96 Disco the other day: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3625962754.html 96, 150k miles, little rough but...

Alright, looked at both of them tonight. Here's my thoughts: 97 Disco I: Not going to spend much time on this, the truck was a total POS. Broken windshield, worn tie rods, horrible steering wobble, the steering wheel was at about a quarter turn to go straight. Not to mention a ton of other...

Well after a little looking around this weekend, I think the Land Rover bug has bitten me. I like the Xterra a lot, but most of the ones I seem to come across have a TON of miles on them for the money. Toyotas are all too pricey for what you get, and Jeeps, well, they are still a Chrysler...

I've considered the diesel Liberty, and you're exactly right they go for a lot more than I think they're worth. I really wish we had more diesel options in small trucks/SUVs here in the states. The Xterra my coworker is selling is pretty overpriced. It's an 03 supercharged 2wd, with flat bald...

You absolutely hit the nail on the head on what I'm looking for. Definitely want something with both front airbags, decent safety ratings, and fuel injection. Any vehicle that I'm going to drive on a daily basis needs to be fuel injected. Planning on looking at these in the next few days, to...

Since I'm such a 5-speed nut, how likely is it to find a 2000ish Montero (non sport) or Trooper with a 5-speed? What are the lifespans of the automatic transmissions on these? I've personally had bad luck with auto vehicles, the few I've owned started slipping and leaking around 180k. Also...

As much as I'd like a 4x4, I've been considering a Subaru for better mpg on my 20+ mile commute every day. I used to have a WRX and I was amazed at some of the places that car would go without a fuss, even on crappy worn all-seasons. Probably belongs in another section but I have a couple...

We get a bit of wintery weather, and depending on which city in the metro area they either salt or use some sort of chemical to treat the roads. Some vehicles seem to rust like crazy, others look like they've never even been in rain or snow so it's a mixed bag. Any vehicle I look at will...

Well I don't mean to hijack or necro-post a 2 week old thread, but I'm shopping in a similar budget and was wondering what you guys all thought of Pathfinders? Both WD21 and R50 Pathys seem to be much cheaper than similar years of 4runners, and capable of rougher terrain than I'll probably put...