Thread: Buying D2

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...02-2004-a.html

Have you read this bit?
Not owning ACE I can't really comment, but apparently it's fantastic

Go for ACE.

Been in one with and one without. Big difference in body roll. Passengers don't need to plant their hands on the ceiling........as much, or pull the dash out when hitting round-a-bouts.

Regards
Andrew

Thanks guys,

Trying to arrange a test drive: 2003 with ACE, bulbar, electric trailer brakes, side steps, BFG All terrains on alloys, CB, 155K km, dual batteries as well ... looks good on paper and in the budget.

There is another one similar kms but no ACE which I'll look at as well. Kinde steering towards the ACE model as it seems to be set up nicely bar a snorkel.

Originally Posted by Turtle61

G'day all

I am looking at buying a D2 (thought of D3, see my other post) but decided (mostly) on a 2003/4 D2 TD5 (of course) and auto.

Got lots of advise from searching this forum on what to look for but need a little advice on the spec level and pre-purchase inspections.

Currently there some I like one with and one without ACE. What are the benefits/issues of ACE?

Any suggestions who to contact in Sydney / Central coast to conduct an unbiased pre-purchase inspection? I don't mind paying for a good mechanic for the work as long as it gives me (some) piece of mind especially for private sales. I don't like stealers and they tend to mask a lot of issues...

Cheers
Irek

Recommend Ayres Automotive Land Rover Specialist, Brookvale, Sydney. $99 for a very detailed report.

Test-drove and had a gook sticky-beak around a nice D2:
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 03MY TD5 with ACE bull-bar, dual batteries (professionally fitted), side steps, CB and antenna and electric trailer brake controller (also done by a professional mechanic). Full service history, immaculate inside, no signs of off-loading on the underbelly, has been driven on outback roads but nothing extreme or 'adventurous'. Although set up for towing caravans only towed one a couple of times only. BGF AT with good tread (80% or so). Good unit and the transfer case has a CLD
Only small issues are headlining wrinkled around the C pillar on one side, cracked bottom rear light cover. The rear door has a bit of a ripple from a badly fixed dent due to a horse's behind. Other than that looks fine.
Gonna get a pre-purchase inspection anyway.
Fingers crossed all's gonna go well and I will be a proud new owner of a neat D2.

Sounds neat truck with plenty of extra's. The BFG A/T's are very quiet on the road too, i'm very impressed.

As for the wrinkled headlining, that on of two things 1) A DIY which did not go 100% well so could be cosmetic only 2) It will start getting worst and need replacing. DIY job (no sunroofs) $200 see my thread. If you cant be bothered DIY then up to $1000.

Good luck and don't forget the pre-purchase inspection! Ayres Auto Brookvale Sydney are great guys of you need a recomendation. Ayers Automotive Pty Ltd


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...ng-change.html

I need a mechanic in the Gosford area - the current owner doesn't want the D2 to leave the Coast so Brookvale is out of the question at this stage. Anyone know a good mech in Gosford area?

The big plus is the family likes it and truth be told they like it better than the D3

Some questions for anyone didn't read the manual yet ;-)
1. when in 1 or 2 or 3 there is a green light with a trailer that comes up on the dash. Is that normal or is it only due to the fact that electric brake controller is fitted?
2. the auto has a "mode" switch - what are the modes?

Here is a pic of it from the advert:

I was looking at this car's ad online last night too...

1. The trailer light on the dash illuminates when using the indicators and a trailer is connected (generally). Extra load is detected on the circuit (trailer lights) and triggers this light to tell you the trailer's electrics are connected. Indicators on a bullbar (as fitted in pic) also place a similar load on the circuit if not LEDs and will illuminate when indicating.

2. In the Auto, the Mode button provides an S - Sport mode and M - Manual mode. In S mode, the up change point in the gearbox is extended (holds onto gear a little longer) to give more response and better acceleration.
When low range is selected, the M mode comes available. When selected, the gear the auto is in will be held. Select 2 with gear selector, press Mode so M illiumates on dash, Disco will proceed in 2nd gear. Particularly good if you wish to lock into a particular gear ascending or descending a hill.

Hope it works out for you.