Looking for a Used Disco

[61rover]

Disco

LR did produce and sell 1999 Disco Is and Disco IIs. I have several Land Rovers including a 99 Disco II. The main thing to be aware of with this model is the head gaskets on the 4.0 ltr engine. These MUST be replaced at around 65k miles. If you're looking at one that has had this done, factor in the cost. They're good after that. The head gaskets have been redesigned.

 

[zolo]

This statement is pretty much spot on. If I were you, with your needs and budget, I would go for a DI. With that budget you could easily get one already modded and have some money left over to add a few things. From what I've heard, the best year for a DI is a 99, same kind of thing with the DII, last model year has most of the kinks ironed out.



For starters, CDL, just so you know. Secondly, I own an 03 and have been absolutely smitten with it! Yeah so it doesn't have a CDL, but that makes it so that i have to drive more appropriately and be more aware than if i was to have one. For me though, put in low, shift it into first and it'll do anything you throw at it, of course until i wimp out . That aside, I know the 03 year has this hanging over it's head but the way i see it, it'll just help me become a better driver for whenever i install a CDL, if i do:bike_rider:

Peter

Peter you are funny,
I can back him up I've wheeled with him and Mike who has the CDL(04 i believe) , and both rigs did just fine. But both are built, just CDL on one and not on the other.
One of the biggest things I think you will have to get used to coming from a Freelander to a Disco is that you will be sitting alot higher up.
The rig is taller and you can practicly see the headlights from the drivers seat, this is what I noticed when I inspected Peter and Mikes rigs. Its crazy the view you have out of those trucks.

Of coarse I drive a Toyota so this is just my first impressions. I like the Disco though, very nice on the interior.

 

[pnorvell]

Peter you are funny,
I can back him up I've wheeled with him and Mike who has the CDL(04 i believe) , and both rigs did just fine. But both are built, just CDL on one and not on the other.
One of the biggest things I think you will have to get used to coming from a Freelander to a Disco is that you will be sitting alot higher up.
The rig is taller and you can practicly see the headlights from the drivers seat, this is what I noticed when I inspected Peter and Mikes rigs. Its crazy the view you have out of those trucks.

Of coarse I drive a Toyota so this is just my first impressions. I like the Disco though, very nice on the interior.

Do we have a convert??? Loyalties aside, I'd take your truck any day!

Peter

 

[dude]

I've never heard of any Land Rover having reliability issues...:coffeedrink:


After reading what you want, I would count out the 04 DII. If it's not going to be a daily driver, you want to focus a good amount of your money on offroad upgrades. Your $6k will disappear if you buy an 04. Then you'll have a bone stock 04 D2 when all you need is a trail truck. Don't go there.

Get the latest D1 you can find, like a 99. Or, get something like a 2000 D2. Avoid the years without the lockable T-case. But, to have $$ left for offroad upgrades, you probably won't be able to go too new. 01 and down sounds about right. Michaels, Tim and Peter will either reinforce this or correct it.

I have a 97 D1 lifted with ATs on it. The road manners with the sway bars on are very good. I did a 10 hr trip to Alabama from nova this past year and didn't mind it at all.

Again, if this isnt going to be a daily driver, I don't see the point in dropping cash for a really nice D2. Find yourself a reliable lat D1 or early DII.

yeah, michaels, tim and peter know everything, they are experts.

 

[michaels]

yeah, michaels, tim and peter know everything, they are experts.

and i assume you do too, dave?

while i KNOW i don't know everything, far from it. i do what i can and know my mechanical limitations. i'm not afraid to tackle an issue on my own or with discussion from friend's or family members who know more than i do. all it takes is some reading here and there and a disco is not hard at all to work on. i've done all repairs to my truck on my own. hell, i even built my rear bumper and sliders. and what have you done dave? taken it to the dealer to get it fixed? oh wait...you don't own a land rover...

 

[peter]

and i assume you do too, dave?

while i KNOW i don't know everything, far from it. i do what i can and know my mechanical limitations. i'm not afraid to tackle an issue on my own or with discussion from friend's or family members who know more than i do. all it takes is some reading here and there and a disco is not hard at all to work on. i've done all repairs to my truck on my own. hell, i even built my rear bumper and sliders. and what have you done dave? taken it to the dealer to get it fixed? oh wait...you don't own a land rover...

Didn't he drive a jeep?

 

[timmy!!!!!!!]

yeah, michaels, tim and peter know everything, they are experts.

What is your deal? You flame michaels on dweb and then you flame us here. You have some serious issues.

 

[jham]

yeah, michaels, tim and peter know everything, they are experts.

ugh. not you again.

 

[chirigringo]

Here's one worth looking into:
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1101954477.html
I have a 96 SD and have loved it since I bought it three years ago. It's done very well for me on moderate and slightly more difficult trails with nothing but a bit of lift and 235/85 mt's. I find it easy to work on, too. I haven't had to do anything major yet but for the most part everything is straight forward and easy to get to. I just had to buy bigger tools.
Look carefully for coolant leaks at the head gasket and valley pan gasket. Good luck.
-Michael