'96 disco why so cheap? [Archive] - Australian Land Rover Owners

cattle-prod

31st January 2005, 08:33 PM

Hiya Folks.
Looking into purchasing a 4WD. Wondering why the price seems so cheap in comparison with other makes. I mean a 5 dr, 4 sp auto V8i, with 130 plus K's for under $16K...
What are the major issues with the V8i's?
Any help appreciated
cattle-prod

Ace

31st January 2005, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by cattle-prod
Hiya Folks.
Looking into purchasing a 4WD. Wondering why the price seems so cheap in comparison with other makes. I mean a 5 dr, 4 sp auto V8i, with 130 plus K's for under $16K...
What are the major issues with the V8i's?
Any help appreciated
cattle-prod

That sounds about right, the V8i's are always cheaper because of the fuel consumption of the V8. They are just as good as any other vehicle, and in terms of off road ability, better, but the fuel consumption of the V8 makes them less desireable compared to the TDi equivalent. $16 sounds ok, I paid $17000 for my 98 Diesel, with 160000km on the clock. If you look around you will find cheaper. If you dont mind the fuel consumption the V8 disco is an awsome vehicle (some of the other guys will tell you how bad it is), if you are worried about the cost of fuel look at a diesel. Nowhere near as much go on the highway but a **** load cheaper to keep fuel up to them. Matt

NOZ

31st January 2005, 08:39 PM

Hi cattle prod, In IMO the car its self is great, maybe its the fact that they are generally quite thirsty ( V8 ).

But if you can afford to feed it then you are looking at a 4WD that will out perform most other standard 4WDs.

:wink:

DiscoTDI

31st January 2005, 08:46 PM

The sensus is true, its so you can afford to feed it style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

Ace

31st January 2005, 09:46 PM

I dont care what the question is but the answer is more power.

or

I dont care what the question is but the answer is better economy.

Which one suits you better?

If you choose the first, go the V8, if you choose the second, go thr diesel. Matt

Outlaw

31st January 2005, 11:04 PM

yeah i agree, my old man has a '97 V8 auto and it does go hard... great acceleration and offroad capabilities - and i know it's probably the wrong thing to do, but i love taking off at the lights and leaving a Disco TD5 for dead :twisted:

Pedro_The_Swift

1st February 2005, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by Outlaw
yeah i agree, my old man has a '97 V8 auto and it does go hard... great acceleration and offroad capabilities - and i know it's probably the wrong thing to do, but i love taking off at the lights and leaving a Disco TD5 for dead :twisted:

Great minds outlaw,,
Great minds.

BMac

1st February 2005, 11:16 AM

The poor resale is mostly due to the fact that real Aussie Blokes drive "Cruisers" or the mighty Patrol. Disco's and RR are poofters car's mate.

Go to any pub outside the city and you'll soon see what I mean style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif .

Bruce.

incisor

1st February 2005, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by Pedro_The_Swift+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Pedro_The_Swift)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Outlaw
yeah i agree, my old man has a '97 V8 auto and it does go hard... great acceleration and offroad capabilities - and i know it's probably the wrong thing to do, but i love taking off at the lights and leaving a Disco TD5 for dead :twisted:

Great minds outlaw,,
Great minds.[/b][/quote]

bloody hard to bite ones tongue sometimes....

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hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

yep.....made it....

VladTepes

1st February 2005, 11:55 AM

Why bite your tongue Inc :?: There is a less painful way....

Originally posted by Pedro_The_Swift+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Pedro_The_Swift)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Outlaw
yeah i agree, my old man has a '97 V8 auto and it does go hard... great acceleration and offroad capabilities - and i know it's probably the wrong thing to do, but i love taking off at the lights and leaving a Disco TD5 for dead :twisted:

Great minds outlaw,,
Great minds.[/b][/quote]

Fools Seldom Differ :!: :!: style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Redback

1st February 2005, 12:00 PM

Ever heard of the hare and tortoise style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif 8)

Outlaw

1st February 2005, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by Redback
Ever heard of the hare and tortoise style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif 8)
is that the version where the hare ATE the tortoise at the end for being so cocky?? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Tyrepower

1st February 2005, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by BMac
The poor resale is mostly due to the fact that real Aussie Blokes drive "Cruisers" or the mighty Patrol. Disco's and RR are poofters car's mate.

Go to any pub outside the city and you'll soon see what I mean style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif .

Bruce.

Now they must be real seasoned 4x4 drivers. I can see it now leaning against the bar in his designer Toyo shirt gazing at his Cruiser in gravel carpark. Saying "I had to engage diff locks to get over the kerb"
A real 4x4 (Land Rover) is outback some place parked next to a slow burning campfire whilst its owner rolls out his swag.

hiline

1st February 2005, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by Tyrepower+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tyrepower)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-BMac
The poor resale is mostly due to the fact that real Aussie Blokes drive "Cruisers" or the mighty Patrol. Disco's and RR are poofters car's mate.

Go to any pub outside the city and you'll soon see what I mean style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif .

Bruce.

Now they must be real seasoned 4x4 drivers. I can see it now leaning against the bar in his designer Toyo shirt gazing at his Cruiser in gravel carpark. Saying "I had to engage diff locks to get over the kerb"
A real 4x4 (Land Rover) is outback some place parked next to a slow burning campfire whilst its owner rolls out his swag.[/b][/quote]

wondering when it would start :? :?

its started :evil: :evil:

hiline

1st February 2005, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by BMac
The poor resale is mostly due to the fact that real Aussie Blokes drive "Cruisers" or the mighty Patrol. Disco's and RR are poofters car's mate.

Go to any pub outside the city and you'll soon see what I mean style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif .

Bruce.

they reckon the rural boys are a little slow , on the up take 8O

probably why they still listen to 70's music

not quite up to speed yet , with the modern day 4wd :wink: :wink:

hiline

1st February 2005, 01:22 PM

or they can't find there way out of town style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

NOZ

1st February 2005, 02:42 PM

How do Cruisers and Patrols even get a mention, I mean after all you are comparing a top of the line 4wd capability wise( V8 Disco ) to two cars that there 6 cyl's use more fuel and wouldnt and I mean wouldnt get half the places that a V8 Discovery would.

Just imagine what a Nissan V8 would use fuel wise style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Yabbie

1st February 2005, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by BMac
The poor resale is mostly due to the fact that real Aussie Blokes drive "Cruisers" or the mighty Patrol. Disco's and RR are poofters car's mate.

Go to any pub outside the city and you'll soon see what I mean style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif .

Bruce.

So let me get this straight in order to be a man I've gotta get a cruiser, doll it up like a tonka truck, then spend the day parked outside of a country pub hoping that some other bloke will drool all over it... :?:

Makes you wonder who the poofter is doesn't it :!: :roll: ,

Run away little boy and come back when you have some real imput and a real 4wd.

NOZ

1st February 2005, 04:01 PM

Now why didnt I say that style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

Redback

1st February 2005, 06:30 PM

Now now boys :roll: settle 8O

VladTepes

1st February 2005, 06:49 PM

DiscoTDI

1st February 2005, 07:12 PM

Not so good when you buy them new :cry:

hiline

1st February 2005, 07:19 PM

my brother bought a 2000 ti patrol brand new $65,000

sold it 12months later for $35,000 that was the best price he could get

he hated the fuel guzzler

Ace

1st February 2005, 07:24 PM

Thatll learn him, teach the bastard to buy Jap crap. Mind you RR's depreciate quicker than any other vehicle in Aus, according to a study done my MOTOR magazine. Matt

hiline

1st February 2005, 07:28 PM

that doesnt surprise me ace

the jap boy's only hold they value better because of advertising

as the adds say :wink: :wink:

cattle-prod

1st February 2005, 07:36 PM

Ok, Ok i get it. It's the vibe, the colour, the grunt the, the...
Now, i used to drive about in a '72 Cruiser, quad rear shocks, over load springs etc. etc Go any where type of vehicle as long as you wore a kidney belt, (To keep ém in place) great unit until i rolled it on it's roof and it caught on fire hehe...

Im'looking...
CP

Ace

1st February 2005, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by hiline
that doesnt surprise me ace

the jap boy's only hold they value better because of advertising

as the adds say :wink: :wink:

I once heard that hiluxes are unbreakable. I find that hard to believe. Matt :roll:

Yabbie

1st February 2005, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by cattle-prod
Ok, Ok i get it. It's the vibe, the colour, the grunt the, the...
Now, i used to drive about in a '72 Cruiser, quad rear shocks, over load springs etc. etc Go any where type of vehicle as long as you wore a kidney belt, (To keep ém in place) great unit until i rolled it on it's roof and it caught on fire hehe...

Im'looking...
CP

DId you remember to pack the marshmellows fore the cook out, and what are you LOOKING FOR?

VladTepes

2nd February 2005, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by DiscoTDI
(on depreciation) Not so good when you buy them new :cry:

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Oh, you were expecting sympathy - for someone who could buy a brand spankers V8 Disco :?:

Unlikely......

BMac

2nd February 2005, 08:30 AM

"Run away little boy and come back when you have some real imput and a real 4wd."

Jason, if that comment is directed at me, then you obviously didn't get the sarcasm - my fault.

I've got a V8 Disco and I definitely aint a poofter.

Bruce.

VladTepes

2nd February 2005, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by BMac
"I've got a V8 Disco and I definitely aint a poofter.

Bruce.

yeah, but your boyfriend is :!: style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

(yeah an old joke, but sorry I couldn't resist).

BMac

2nd February 2005, 09:00 AM

My boyfriend said for you to go away, you nasty brute style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

Bruce.

NOZ

2nd February 2005, 09:03 AM

its style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif all good

NOZ

2nd February 2005, 09:04 AM

its all good style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

hiline

2nd February 2005, 09:38 AM

noz you been talking to ace 8O 8O :wink: :wink:

hmmmmmmmmm double posts

NOZ

2nd February 2005, 09:43 AM

Yeh, sorry about that, fingers working faster than me brain again
( not always a bad thing ) style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

DEFENDERZOOK

2nd February 2005, 09:44 AM

not quite the same as ace....that was typed out twice

NOZ

2nd February 2005, 09:47 AM

You got it style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

hiline

2nd February 2005, 09:49 AM

maybe a sort of stutter then :wink: :wink:

Rovernaut

2nd February 2005, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by BMac
The poor resale is mostly due to the fact that real Aussie Blokes drive "Cruisers" or the mighty Patrol. Disco's and RR are poofters car's mate.

Go to any pub outside the city and you'll soon see what I mean style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif .

Bruce.
I wouldn't say that. I drive a Disco and I don't mind publicly saying I hate Poofters. But I won't go down that track too much.
I'm sure Lots of Pedophiles , closet poofters, drive Cruisers and patrols. And they are Happy and Gay whilst driving them
they might not haunt outback pubs, but I reckon alfew are executive driven ones around town.

Tyrepower

2nd February 2005, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Rovernaut
I wouldn't say that. I drive a Disco and I don't mind publicly saying I hate Poofters. But I won't go down that track too much.
I'm sure Lots of Pedophiles , closest poofters, drive Cruisers and patrols. And they are Happy and Gay whilst driving them
they might not haunt outback pubs, but I reckon alfew are executive driven ones around town.

Sponge Bob Square pants is not getting his message through here is he style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

Ace

2nd February 2005, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by hiline
noz you been talking to ace 8O 8O :wink: :wink:

hmmmmmmmmm double posts

Now now, hiline. I dont do it on purpose, he clearly did. :twisted: Matt

NOZ

2nd February 2005, 05:53 PM

If you were only closer style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

Ace

2nd February 2005, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by NOZ
If you were only closer style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

Its fine, double post away. It takes the spot light off me. :wink: Matt

DiscoTDI

5th February 2005, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by Rovernaut

I'm sure Lots of Pedophiles , closet poofters, drive Cruisers and patrols. And they are Happy and Gay whilst driving them
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That goes without saying style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

Ace

5th February 2005, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by DiscoTDI+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DiscoTDI)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Rovernaut

I'm sure Lots of Pedophiles , closet poofters, drive Cruisers and patrols. And they are Happy and Gay whilst driving them
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That goes without saying style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/b][/quote]

Well now you have said it so it goes with saying.