Buying a D2

[Turtle61]

G'day all.

Now that I have finished uni and am again free (sort of) I can get back into Land Rovers.
Recently I have been told in no uncertain terms by my Land Rover specialist mechanic that for my life style I need something little bit more... sturdy to replace the Freelander. So I started looking at D2 - obvious choice.

A quick glance though the classifieds showed a few models out of my price range but this one sounds almost too good except for the kms:

2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY S TD5 MY2003 Private Cars For Sale in NSW - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7947194&__Qpb=true&Cr=9&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_D ecimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Mod el_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965541% 204294965540%204294950691%20937&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=30&__sid=1114A6145371)

What do you guys think? Fair price for the milage? The car ticks all the right boxes but I am concerned that the milage is a little high...

Any comments would be appreciated.

Cheers

[big guy]

Looks good to me.
Its the S and they were the entry range.
Get it checked over and who knows, thats probably a very good price but u may have to spend a tad on it like oil in harness etc but if paying low, u can spend a bit to trick it up and get right.

I like white Discos, they look great, so does the rare blue colour but thats personnal

[xsm]

The price certainly appears to be very good. I could be wrong but I think it was listed at $18,000 a couple of weeks ago. A complete and well documented service history is crucial with that sort of milage (actually, any milage).

After 209,000km's it is highly likely that the injector harness, SLS airbags (it could have coils) fuel regulator etc have already been done. If the owner is really a Discovery fanatic he should be able to give you specific info relating to his car on these items. Don't forget to ask if the oil pump bolt has been checked.

Even if the above items haven't been done it could still be good value especially if you can do some of the work yourself and source parts online and you could use it as a bargaining tool to negotiate an even better price although you may be competing with other buyers now that the price is so low.

It has the wheels that come with the 5 seat models so it probably isn't a seven seater.

Good luck
Martin

[Turtle61]

Thanks guys,

Can anyone tell me the differences between trim level specs?
I tried to look for them on the net but only found D3 etc...

Cheers

[big guy]

S- Basic form-cloth, no sunroof, 16inch wheels etc
SE- Maybe leather- maybe sunroof, air suspension, maybe upgraded radio, air suspension, twin air-con, cd stacker
HSE- has the lot

[DiscoDan]

It is not an "S" as they have 7 seats in the D2A layout. Just a pov pack but the price is good and don't worry too much about the k's

[Turtle61]

7 seats and pov pack is fine.
Gonna have a look at it on Tuesday... the milage doesn't worry me too much as long as it has been looked after and I think it has.

Anything obvious I should look out for?

[xsm]

Turtle,

I'm just wondering if you checked that Disco out. It is no longer for sale. Did you buy it?

Cheers
Martin

[Turtle61]

Naah... didn't even get a look.

The guy was stuck overseas on the day I was supposed to see it and then he had a family misfortune so he took off the market. If he decides to sell it later he has my number so I still might get a look.

I am still looking for a good D2 but I am not in a rush as I will be moving house after Chrissy, then I have my government sponsored holiday at bootcamp Kapooka... but sometime this year I need to replace the Flandie.

Thanks for asking.

[LandyAndy]

Hi Mate
The ks shouldnt be too bad as long as the services are complete,usually 20000km intervals on a TD5 running synthetic oil.
Oil in the harness,treat it as a normal service issue,less than $200 as an EASY DIY fix.
The 03/04 D2a models are regarded as the better Disco,AND they have the CDL re-insalled and useable.The D3 style headlights and instruments are the way you can tell them appart.
All 7 seaters have the airbag rear end,optional on 5 seaters.
Look for an ACE equipped model.
A Nannocom or similar is considered an ESSENTIAL part of owning a D2.
Its a buyers market at the moment,nobody wants big fuel guzzling 4x4s:cool::cool::cool::cool:
ENJOY
Andrew

[beanie_205]

Hi Turtle,

I bought an 03 D2a about four weeks ago in Melb, same thing basically- white s pack, was advertised as 7 seat but was coil sprung 5 seater. 200 ks, great nick good service history, been running great so far. I love it- good luck finding one. ps i paid 18 for mine, so good price you've got there if he sells it.