How much Disco II or Defender do you get for $20k

[JamesH]

Would $20k get you a tidy properly maintained TD5 Disco without too many kms? Asking on behalf of a mate who has just got married and they only have a Honda CRV between them. The guy says it just has to go.

Both admire the Defendert and do like them but I think in reality the Disco is a better option. More of them and you're more likey to get value for money. Or am I wrong?

thansk in advance for any comments.

J

[Pedro_The_Swift]

different people buy different cars,,
if they want THE ICON, buy a (cheap) defender,,
If they are gunna run it around town all week with occasional trip, then the Disco makes more sense,
The difference off road is a gnats hair anyway----

[incisor]

must have BIG GNATS where you come from fella... :P

but he is right, disco round town fender if you do a bit of offroad driving..

a good low milage td5 disco at $20k, hmmmm, you would need to know someone in the trade or be johnny on the spot i think... but they do come along...

[Pedro_The_Swift]

but he is right, disco round town fender if you do a bit of offroad driving..

a good low milage td5 disco at $20k, hmmmm, you would need to know someone in the trade or be johnny on the spot i think... but they do come along...



ahhhhhh:D

[incisor]

dont let it go to your head mate, everybody flukes one ocassionaly :P

[Pedro_The_Swift]

jagging's best:p

[JamesH]

Thanks for those responses. Incisor your "hmmm" is a bit of a worry. I really don't think they want a car rated "hmmm".

How much do you think he should scrape together to find a good Disco 2. Would an extra 5k to make it $25k help change the field.


Maybe I should get off my butt and look at redbook.com and see what an 02/03 is fetching...

[Signal1]

There is hope! I was 'johnny on the spot' and picked up a MY00 Td5 Auto White D2 5 Seater with 160K on the dial from a private sale for $18K. It was from a deceased estate and the poor old dear needed 18K to break even on the loan. It was posted online at 2245hrs Friday night & I had a deposit on it by 0900hrs Saturday morning.:p :ehand:

I had it tested and RWC at Ritter Automotive and apart from a fuel pressure regulator & rear discs and pads, they said it was a very neat truck. Every service on time at Stewart Websters (Frankston) & Lance Dixon (Ferntree Gully.)

I know I was lucky as this one was number 27 on the list of Discos looked at but 20K, I think, is quite possible, just be patient. BTW - I only had to look for 3.5 weeks.

[101RRS]

This is my local online site for car ads - a mix of D2s around $20k

http://allclassifieds.com.au/c/ac?a=bcm&i=51

[LandyAndy]

Hi James
Mine was $14990. A great buy,but came with 198000ks,now around 215000ks.
Main issue was the head gasket and oil in the harness.Chances are you will get both in a 15,20 or 25K Disco or Defender.
Have they driven your Defender???? Get them to have a good drive of that,I think they will find the Disco more pratical as a daily driver,and it will be ALMOST as good as the Defender off road.
Added benefits of the Disco2 Climate control,Cruise control(both standard) auto if you wish,and ACE(Active conering enhancement) probably the best option to find if you can.
We missed you saturday!!!!plenty of bum grabs the seat stuff in Harvey!!!!!
Andrew

[Quiggers]

Just married?

whatever she wants....:D

GQ

[bluetongue]

Get a Defender!

Honestly, How much in-the-city-driving can you do around Perth? :)

I swapped the missus CRV honda out for a Defender and I live in Sydney... drive an hour each way thru peak-hour traffic

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Hmmm... women might struggle a bit with a fender. :D

I absolutely love driving mine anywhere, but I do concede the disco is a lot more comfy :)

[weeds]

i don't think i'm allowed to go shopping for a car buy myself after buying the fender, two and a bit years on and megs still grumbles about it

at least i'm enjoying it:Deven if it is without megs

my 95 cost 14500, rough around the edges but well maintained

[Captain_Rightfoot]

my 95 cost 14500, rough around the edges but well maintained

And with lots of extras :)

I didn't know Megs disliked the fender :(

[Tote]

One of the blokes at work has just bought a neat '00 disco with 170,000K for $18,500, seven seater with ACE and seems like a pretty good unit.
Regards,
Tote

[weeds]

:D :D


And with lots of extras :)

I didn't know Megs disliked the fender :(

how much :( did your locker cost;)

[quote=Captain_Rightfoot;507930] i didn't know Megs disliked the fender]

you better believe it

[Quiggers]

Weighing up all this chat, and being newly married to a female, I'd maybe go a Rangie - a good mid nineties for less than ten and keep the other ten for maintenance, but if your patch is yuppie (modern), a 2000 - 1 - 2 maybe Disco, you'll easily get a V8 for the money you speak... resale however - who knows, get a gas LPG coversion - the govt will pay most for it.....

Disco 2 update is a real nice ride (and has CDL) and thankfully, depreciation is making them affordable......top end vers V8 of these were $80,000 + a few years back, now wholesaling at $25 - 30k...........

GQ

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Disco 2 update is a real nice ride (and has CDL)
GQ
Not all of them do :( :eek:

[Frenchie]

Hi James,

I would hesitate to buy a second hand Td5 older than 2003. Too many inherent problems that cost bucketloads to fix. Sure they may be lucky and get a good one, or ........ $$$$$

If they don't need the range for extended off road trips it may be worth thinking about a V8 on gas. You get a lot more for your money.

[ak]

depreciation is making them affordable......top end vers V8 of these were $80,000 + a few years back, now wholesaling at $25 - 30k...........

GQ[/quote]

Makes you wonder if D3's are going to suffer the same depreciation fate.

[101RRS]

Makes you wonder if D3's are going to suffer the same depreciation fate.

Probably as the D3 is not selling all that well - even elsewhere in the world. The RRS is the best selling Landrover model around the world and according to Just 4x4, the RRS is now outselling the D3 in Australia 81 to 70 in Jan 07.

Gazzz

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I'm afraid the depreciation (or lack therof) on the fender is certainly one of their appeals. :)

[ak]

Probably as the D3 is not selling all that well - even elsewhere in the world. The RRS is the best selling Landrover model around the world and according to Just 4x4, the RRS is now outselling the D3 in Australia 81 to 70 in Jan 07.

Gazzz

Yep I reckon values of RRS's will hold up better than D3's even though they are basically the same car.

[Studio54]

Don't let your friend get carried away upping the budget. Just spend a little more time keeping an eye on the market.

I just picked up a 2001 TD5 with 125k on the clock for 19k.( the one in the pic)

ONe owner, full LR service history and loads of genuine LR accessories.

When he gets around to buying, look at the car and have a reasonable offer in mind that you know he will accept. Then take it to get checked out at good LR mechanic. In the mean time you pretty much struck a deal pending the outcome of the check, if it needs any work you take the price of the work directly off your offer.

You can't argue with this mehtod, its honest and it works every time for private sales.

You get the car you want for the price you want, its been checked out and you have the money up your sleeve to fix it.

My advertiser was asking 22k and he could have got it.

[ak]

Hi Studio 54, looks like a good buy is it Auto?

[Studio54]

Thank you, I wasn't looking for to long but I did have some idea what was value and what wasn't.

Its manual, has LR sheep skins on the front, Milford cargo barrier, load space cover factory reece hitch, Cibie spot lights, dual battery with dual rear 12v points and factory floor matts throughout. Its in fantastic condition but I still want to get it dirty. :)

[5teve]

for what its worth... i picked up a late 2002 td5 auto from local auction house for 22k has full stealer service history and had 85k (ish) on it.. few small dings on it where doors have been opened into it... but nothing that cant be repaired!

i walked past the auction and said i wanted to buy it... how much?.. they bought it off themselves (as thay are a dealer) and sold it to me.. thats compared to most places selling the equivalent for around 30k+

it has everything except leather and ace.. and suits me nicely! also got great fuel economy at around 800-850k's per tank (standard 90l) and thats mostly sitting in traffic or nailing it around..

dunno if that helps tho...

Thanks

Steve