Disco info needed

[greglayt]

Hi all, am going to buy older disco, have got $10.000 to spend. Could anyone give me some addvice as i have always had Toyotos. Have been getting mixed opinions from my mates and thought you folk might have a better idea of wat to look for. Regards Greg,

[DeeJay]

Ten gees will buy a lot more 4x4 in a discovery than a yota.
Plenty of help on this forum.
What to look for ??
Just go for one with less than 150,000klm preferably a series 1 as you should get a really good one for that kind of money. There should even be an ES out there with leather seats, twin sunroofs etc for 8 grand & keep the rest for petrol or accessories.
I'm assuming you want a V8??

[Fusion]

With $10k you should get an awesome disco for that . The Tdi's always seem to cost a little more .But is worth it . Places to look for rust are the footwells . The floor in the back and around the alpine windows ...... others will pop up with a heap more info :).

[glenn82]

i baught my 94 ES v8 d1 for $5900 + on roads.
only had 154thoasnd on the cloock, its a real nice 4wd.
mine had excelent history,but it still need work... always remember that...
so far a extra 2k. but i getting there still a good price though

[Michael2]

What are your needs / wants?

V8 or Tdi?
Auto or Manual?
Weekender or Tourer?

I've got a V8 manual Range Rover Classic (so very similar to a S1 Disco) with almost 450,000km - it's been very reliable. I've also got a 300Tdi Defender and if I had to replace the Rangie - I'd be getting another diesel (probably Tdi Disco). Less maintenance and greater range on the Tdi. The increased range not only saves $$$$, but also weight on long trips where you'd otherwise carry fuel.