Thread: 1998 v8i disco, series 1 or 2?

Discovery 2 is 1999 onwards in Australia, and the engine was designated as a 4.0, even though it was only a few cc different to the D1.

So what you have is a D1.

Price, without seeing it, seems to be about right.

Originally Posted by sheerluck

Discovery 2 is 1999 onwards in Australia, and the engine was designated as a 4.0, even though it was only a few cc different to the D1.

So what you have is a D1.

Price, without seeing it, seems to be about right.

Definitely a D1.
Price sounds pretty good

even though it was only a few cc different to the D1

No CCs actually . Still 3950Cc.
The story goes that the LR marketing people felt that they had to match the advertised CCs of the Jeep Cherokee, heaven knows why!
Regards Philip A

Awesome, thanks guys...

discos are soo cheap for what you get.. its crazy.

is there any advantages to the series 2? do they all have Air assist rear springs? i dont think i would keep them anyway.

but mechanically and 4x4 capabilities... are they any "better" ?

at this stage i only want to lift it a couple inches, bigger shoes, bullbar and side bars..

I have a D2 which I love, but I really miss my D1, wish id never got rid of it though wed have been in to engine replacements by now for sure (250xxxkm when I sold it)

Originally Posted by grunter_minitruck

Awesome, thanks guys...

discos are soo cheap for what you get.. its crazy.

is there any advantages to the series 2? do they all have Air assist rear springs? i dont think i would keep them anyway.

but mechanically and 4x4 capabilities... are they any "better" ?

at this stage i only want to lift it a couple inches, bigger shoes, bullbar and side bars..

Some Disco2's have rear air suspension (SLS).

Mechanically and for 4x4 they are better with the exception of departure angle and if you haven't had CDL activated in the Disco2.

you miss the D1 for what reason??

i was abit upset after i thought id bought a D2.. but i think now its probably better for what ill do anyway.

ALSO... will a D2 bullbar fit?
because ive found an ironman winch bar with spotties and SRS compliant quite cheap.

ALSO 2... Fuel economy (or lack there of) ? i put $110 of 95octane (75ltrs) how many Kms should i hope for, or expect?
ive told myself 400kms, but that could decrease untill im over the sound of the v8 hahaha.

The series 2 is slightly longer than series 1 and gave the rear seat occupants additional room, so rear doors and many underpinnings were diffrent so in essence they are two diffrent vehicles.

I don't believe that even the wheels are interchangeable.
I remember a write up that stated that only Landrover would make a new model look so similar to the previous model, but I believe that all good classic vehicles you can see the linage from the original to the current and land rover does do that in most models.

1998 Disco is a great buy, and there is vairious opinions as to the reliability of the 4.0 V8 compared to 3.9V8i although if PhillipA says they are the same, he'd be the one I'd rely on for an explanation as to the reason for this.
I had a 1996 V8i Disco and I believe you cannot buy better value for a true 4WD that in standard form is quite, comfortable and will go anywhere.

The D1 an excellent starting point and accessories new and second hand are resonable in price so have fun modifying your new toy

Cheers

Baggy