It has air bags which I think were retro-fitted with the third row seats, and it has ACE, I think, too. Both of those seem to be potentially problematic (they may be nice, but most people seem to rip them out when/if they become unreliable.
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It has air bags which I think were retro-fitted with the third row seats, and it has ACE, I think, too. Both of those seem to be potentially problematic (they may be nice, but most people seem to rip them out when/if they become unreliable.
Most people are fools.Quote:
Originally Posted by sparky
There are plenty of tricks to make them reliable and they are definitely worth keeping. Maybe reliable isn't the right word but band aids that mean you'll still get home if on the odd chance either fail. Like 4mm hose with schrader valves (normal tyre valves) for the SLS and a spare bag. Shorter belt for the ACE. Just 4 more things to carry if you have ACE and SLS.
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Never had ACE on mine, so cant comment, but as far as the SLS is concerned, it is not problematic.Quote:
Originally Posted by sparky
Yes, the airbags will need replacement at some point, and the sensor arms may also need doing. If the compressor goes, it may be possible to re-build it, or replace it with an after market type if you so desire.
But, with that said, how long do a set of shock absorbers & springs last?
What happens when you throw 100 kg's into the back of a D2 with springs? It sags. With air suspension? It rises to the occasion, and carries on as normal.
If you have springs, and ground the bum while off road, you start digging. With air, you push the button, let is rise up, and proceed upon your merry way.
If the air suspension systems were an issue, LR wouldn't persist with it.... but they have. ;)
SLS is like Viagra for a Disco. No matter how much weight she puts on, it always stays up.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Basil135
Hmm, had a pre-purchase inspection done, car needs $5000 of work done, some of which is roadworthy stuff, but much of which, like new front brakes, new clutch, shocks, engine mounts will need attention in the very near future. Looks like I'll have a bit of negotiating to do! Anyone care to suggest what their offer would be?
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Originally Posted by sparky
Sounds like what I bought. My suggestion is to look elsewhere. Mine had full service records from 3 different LR dealers over it's life but still ended up having a ton of issues. I would think that if it had been serviced and maintained properly then brakes at least should be good. If there is $5000 worth of stuff that needs fixing for rego then there is possibly $5000 more to make it reliable. If the clutch and brakes have not been maintained then how often has the diff and gearbox oil been changed. If the shocks are gone, what about the springs.
Just my opionion and I was someone who got stung with a badly maintained Disco. Something simple like mine was running Glycol coolant and I changed it back to OAT. OAT coolant loves to leak through every possible hose. Changing the coolant was easy, fixing all the leaks after I changed the coolant was not.
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