Thread: Buying a td5 disco

I think it was Jeremy Clarkson on top gear that said, "Discoveries are driven by murderers".

But when not driven by murderers or worked on by butchers, they are the most reliable and fun to own of the Discos, with the TD5 being the most robust and tuneable engine, easily capable of sustaining modern power levels.
However, I wouldn't expect a 20 year old transmission to cope with it for very long without an overhaul, they're not as robust as the engine in standard form.

I don't see many early 2000 era Prados getting around, but still plenty D2's around here

Originally Posted by discorevy

I think it was Jeremy Clarkson on top gear that said, "Discoveries are driven by murderers".

But when not driven by murderers or worked on by butchers, they are the most reliable and fun to own of the Discos, with the TD5 being the most robust and tuneable engine, easily capable of sustaining modern power levels.
However, I wouldn't expect a 20 year old transmission to cope with it for very long without an overhaul, they're not as robust as the engine in standard form.

I don't see many early 2000 era Prados getting around, but still plenty D2's around here

Well put!

LRs are usually unreliable due to back yard hack “mechanics”, owners going for cheap aftermarket parts and outright owner neglect / abuse.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

So it's a reasonable assumption that you don't live at 90 Mile Beach, then.

Hi Ian,
yer nah. Canterbury boy thru and thru

This popped up on my feed just now. Reasonable take with a few interesting discussion points.

Hints and Tips on Buying a Land Rover Discovery 2. (Big Lollopy Dog) - YouTube

Originally Posted by RRT

This popped up on my feed just now. Reasonable take with a few interesting discussion points.

Hints and Tips on Buying a Land Rover Discovery 2. (Big Lollopy Dog) - YouTube

It's scary how much rust is under some of those English Disco's.

Also he has a disabled ACE system, but complains about the handling (big lollopy dog). I don't know about this bloke.
I don't reckon he gets it.

Originally Posted by Discosux

It's scary how much rust is under some of those English Disco's.

Also he has a disabled ACE system, but complains about the handling (big lollopy dog). I don't know about this bloke.
I don't reckon he gets it.

Exactly right re ACE, he spoke re the cost of the fix, which seemed exorbitant even not explaining the issue, having lost the pump on mine which is expensive new but no problem to get a 2nd hand one at about $150.

The difference between the D2a without and D2 with is for mine chalk and cheese. Takes quite a few k's to get used to roll when cornering in the D2a, nowhere near as bad as the D1 Tdi which almost felt you brushed your hair on the asphalt when cornering with gusto. Let alone on the tracks with the increased wheel articulation - on my off road course, couldn't get the thing to cross axle whilst a 110 defender popped the coil out of the rear.

Rear rust in the chassis might be an issue for boat owners but have not really heard of it being an issue here at all.

Maybe also re the driving position, having had two D1's it felt natural and was already used to it. Know others who have sat or driven it comment more on the sight lines rather the 'space'. Suppose it does require an adjustment of sorts but at 6' 3" with the auto, the limited space of the footwell could have been an issue with the manual, it wasn't in the D1 Tdi...

Originally Posted by V8Ian

It didn't just die, you murdered it. Had you been caught you would have been grounded and charged with a substantial risk overloading offence. You can't blame the transmission for your abuse.

In my defence though, The Auto was already on it's last legs. The CNC docs listed it as 1800kg. Un-known to me it was a factory special with an upgraded (stupid heavy) cast iron powder filled frame. I had two hours to get it out of a factory under distress or miss out on the deal. No time for a proper assessment. (not a justification) I unloaded it 50klm later at a riggers yard which revealed it's true weight. First thing the auto had ever towed over 750kg (by me at least)

It wasn't murder, it was a mercy killing. My old D1 auto would have **** it in, and done so legally.

So yeah I did commit a bit of Discocide, But I came out in front big time. It was a once in a lifetime deal.

Thank Christ there isn't a "crimes against Discomanity" commission in the Hague, I'd do time for sure.

Originally Posted by RRT

Exactly right re ACE, he spoke re the cost of the fix, which seemed exorbitant even not explaining the issue, having lost the pump on mine which is expensive new but no problem to get a 2nd hand one at about $150.

The difference between the D2a without and D2 with is for mine chalk and cheese. Takes quite a few k's to get used to roll when cornering in the D2a, nowhere near as bad as the D1 Tdi which almost felt you brushed your hair on the asphalt when cornering with gusto. Let alone on the tracks with the increased wheel articulation - on my off road course, couldn't get the thing to cross axle whilst a 110 defender popped the coil out of the rear.

Rear rust in the chassis might be an issue for boat owners but have not really heard of it being an issue here at all.

Maybe also re the driving position, having had two D1's it felt natural and was already used to it. Know others who have sat or driven it comment more on the sight lines rather the 'space'. Suppose it does require an adjustment of sorts but at 6' 3" with the auto, the limited space of the footwell could have been an issue with the manual, it wasn't in the D1 Tdi...

I took a ram owner for a drive not long ago - first thing he said was "how good is the view"

The father in law (Ranger fanboy) took the Disco for a spin, he couldn't believe how it handled. His wildtrack is pretty awesome. but no comp in that regard. He just shut up and looked a little sad after he drove it again after the old girls remap.

There is absolutely no room for the left foot in a manual D2. It's the worst. I take my left shoe off on long drives.

If it wasn't for ACE and the TD5, i'd rather wheel a D1.