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  1. 25th September 2009, 11:19 AM #1
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    Question rookie question about discovery

    G'day, all,
    im a student, hope to travel around oz with a reliable and affordable 4WD car, just a landrover discovery available, the ower told me they just drive around oz with this car, 1996model 136k on meter, good mechanical condition, and it comes with LPG, and some camping stuff. no rust, no leak, with reg till DEC 2009, 4800$ and im a mechanic illiterate therefore, my concern is does this car worth this price? what should i notice when inspecting the car? how about maintenance fee in the future. i heard V8 with timing chain not belt, so dont need worry about it？in particular, the owner just finish his long-trip done about 32000 kilometer, so is this car still reliable enough to have another long-trip??
    thx in advance, really appreciate any suggestion!
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  2. 25th September 2009, 02:11 PM #2
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    that is low k's for that age of vehicle....I would pay to get it inspected by a mechanic if you dont have a lot of idea about mechanics especially if your taking it around Oz...


    bare in mind you cant get LPG everywhere so it depends on where your travelling...
    Our Land Rover does not leak oil! it just marks its territory.......



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  3. 25th September 2009, 04:57 PM #3
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    I would agree with above.

    Long trips are good for these cars, start and stop is what kills them.
    Get it checked and serviced and set off, keep some cash for running maintenance.

    Enjoy the journey, not just the destination.
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  4. 25th September 2009, 08:48 PM #4
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    thx a lot for your guys advice, i believe i need a mechanic, the problem is im in melbourne now, the car in sydney, i dont have friend there, could you give me some detail information that where i could find a mechanic or i could drive the car to some workshop? the car is need bondi. thx again!
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  5. 25th September 2009, 10:10 PM #5
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    I think the NRMA do inspections.....or perhaps check the phone book for mobile mechanics
    Our Land Rover does not leak oil! it just marks its territory.......



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  6. 28th September 2009, 07:05 PM #6
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    Mate of mines in the phone book, Landrover specialist Ayres Automotive.

    Very honest.

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