Thread: Need Help On Info On Discovery Models

Originally Posted by AussieLandRover

Hi,

I am now in the market to buy a Land Rover Discovery but I don't want to buy the older models and I can not find information & reviews.

I know I can tell by the dash the old model has the bulky dash and most the ugly blue and the one I want has the more updated grey stylish dash.

I need to know what year they start from and links to reviews.

I am looking to spend upto $8,000 with RWC supplied.

I would also like to know what I need to look for when looking and test driving them at dealers.

Would anyone know of a good dealer in Melbourne.

Your help will be appreciated.

Land Rover Discovery 1991-2004 - drive.com.au

Better ones are Series one, 1996 to 1998, air bags, ABS, etc.

But then, I an biased

Hi,

Not much of a problem here, a D1 or a D2 . I wish that was the only problem in my life

I did whole bunch of research before buying the ES model D2 but that was to suit my specific need.

Basically the D2 came out in '99 and was around 85% different to the D1 although thankfully you wont notice it much on the outside. The link offered by RonMcGr is a good starting point.

You can probably get a D2 for $8k if you dont want the 7 seats and leather etc. You will get a good D1 with all that stuff and they are excellent cars.

It sounds obvious, but shop around, I paid $12k for mine last year where I still see them advertised anywhere from $13k to $24k for a '99 ES D2 model.

check with Red Books, this is what people actually pay, not what they're advertising them for. Red Book AU : Your site for New and Used vehicle prices

Try this site

http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~lloyd/4/LandRover/


Adam

Just look at Used Cars - New Cars - Search New & Used Cars For Sale - carsales.com.au , private sellers and look at all their photos. That is the best and fastest way to get across all the differences in appearance, dash board updates, front & rear external updates.

Sounds like you would want to look at models from the years '95-'98 for the Series 1 Discovery (D1) which came with a 3.9tlr V8 or 300Tdi engine. As with any vehicle, the later years of a models life are the best. If you want an excellent example for your money then a D1 is a realistic way forward. If you're happy to accept high kms, average to good body and interior conditions then you could get into a V8 D2 circa '99 model.

D2 as mentioned is quite different and you really need to get out and have a look at one and compare between the D1 & D2. You can then decide on the one you prefer and narrow your search to make life easier

I'm pickie, I wasn't happy with any specimum I saw at a dealer for the prices expected. I eventually bought mine off ebay after inspecting it first

Looks like it's 1994 to 1997 I will be looking at Melbourne this Friday.

94 will be pre update im pretty sure, the later the better so Id be inclined to refine your search to anything from 96 up to 99.

You will get a high Km 300TDI for that money with no accessories or a relatively good V8 with change to do plenty of mods e.g. put on gas.

Originally Posted by mcrover

94 will be pre update im pretty sure,

The updates are from 95MY - build is from late 93 on and first sold in May 94.

Garry

In WA at the moment you can buy a 98 model for around 10k so you should get a very nice 95 for around 8k

Adam