Thread: Buying Advice

sounds good, but how much are they asking for it?

If people have been warning you off the D2 you've been talking to the wrong people My 2c worth (+GST) is "Go for it!"

If people believed everything said about the D2 no-one would own them.
IMHO they're one of the best out of the box 4WDs.
Good km range, you say it has a positive service history, manuals are less common than the auto.
Have a squiz around here at some of the things you should look for, give it a good once over, perhaps one of the more D2 savvy people here could take a gander at it for you.
Other than that, You already know the answer to your question.
What are you waiting for?
Cheers
Muppet

If price is right, sounds like a good vehicle. The key I have found, having recently gone through the same head scratching is that reliability is more about you as the driver/owner and less about the vehicle. Service it, learn about it, and drive sedately/within what it's set up for ( or you are prepared to pay money to fix) and it will be fine.

well maintained vehicle with knowledgeable/sensible driver= reliability. Brand has little to do with it, even lada's can be reliable in an enthusiasts hands (a mate had one for years, loved it, fixed it, loved it some more...)

I was told the same thing, I was crapping myself when I was handing the cash over for mine, cause everyone I spoke to told me forget them they are rubbish blah blah blah, I threw caution into the wind and bit the bullet went against what every one said and icant be more happy with mine I've had it 4-5 months and done almost 20,000km and I'm so glad I did, it's the most capable out of the box 4wd I've ever owned, brilliant car the only things I've done is a good set of AT tyres, a front tube bar and a CDL kit, I personally chose the v8 but that's a whole other topic guessing the diesel mafia doesn't have to pay a visit to you hahaha ummm how much are they asking for the disco?

Cheers everyone,

I knew you guys would have something different to say.

They are asking $13500. The car is interstate so I will have it checked over by a mechanic and go from there.

Shaun.

Originally Posted by ShaunR

Cheers everyone,

I knew you guys would have something different to say.

They are asking $13500. The car is interstate so I will have it checked over by a mechanic and go from there.

Shaun.

IMHO a good price.
Can you give us a bit more info?
Extras, year model, any info about the PO, trim level (S/SE/HSE) etc?
Sounds like a good deal, if a bit on the cheap side.
See if you can find a good mechanic to look it over, or get in touch with someone from here in the are
Cheers
Muppet

Hey Shaun.
Like has been stated, you have asked the wrong people. I bought my Disco new and copped all sort of crap from toyonisso types. One Mong was gobsmacked when I told him the Disco had a live front end!. Sure I've had a few issues that I have over time sorted with a lot of help and support from this forum. Sure it helps to have a mechanical aptitude and passion for the marque but every time I turn the key on my disco I still crack a smile. For me it was a blank canvas. Now it is primarily my Tow tug and weekend toy and it tows my 23ft van with GUSTO!!! The one your interested in sounds good to me so go for it!!!!
Regards
Robbo

Yeah the price is fair I think. It is a standard Disco not many extras so far but that is OK I can set it up how I want it.

Here is a link to the car on carsguide. I will be getting it for less as there will be no rego as I am interstate.

2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY TD5 (4X4) for sale in VIC - Melbourne $13,880 5 SP MANUAL 4x4 4WD used @ carsguide.com.au

Has anyone had any experience with car dealership warranties from the Australian Warranty Network?