Thread: Discos revenge

Originally Posted by BMKal

But the VW "technicians" can afford to buy an Amorok ??????

Check your price lists mate - the Amorok is more expensive than the Defender, and not a hell of a lot behind a Discovery (depending on specifications chosen for both vehicles).

I've always done my own research on vehicles I've bought, based on the opinions of knowledgeable people and experienced owners of the same models. I have never, and would never consider, looking at what the "technicians" drive as any basis for my choices. Has worked well for me so far.

As an example, I'm fully aware of the known issues with the Amorok (and the Disco's too for that matter). Nothing that I'm aware of would put me off buying either vehicle.

Yes - the technicians will see the bad side of every model - you don't generally take a vehicle in for repair if there's nothing wrong with it.

$40,000 for an Amarok on average, the Trendline is $37,990 drive away at the moment, ours is the Limited Edition Trendline(had a few extras) and was $47,000 3yrs ago, they have come down in price quite a lot, they are extremely popular now, about $15,000 to $20,000 cheaper than the Defender.

We've had 1 issue with our Rok in 3yrs, that's pretty good I think, it was a known issue, was fixed with the upgrade under warranty no questions asked, with a further 2yrs 200,000ks warranty on the parts and labour.

Baz.

Seems a popular switch, traded our D2 on a rok for nothing but the rock is so nice to drive. I have the trendline 8sp auto, tows great and still to get it on the dirt but don't doubt I will be impressed.
Just trying to decide first mod, bullbar or canopy, decisions decisions!.

Originally Posted by Redback

$40,000 for an Amarok on average, the Trendline is $37,990 drive away at the moment, ours is the Limited Edition Trendline(had a few extras) and was $47,000 3yrs ago, they have come down in price quite a lot, they are extremely popular now, about $15,000 to $20,000 cheaper than the Defender.

We've had 1 issue with our Rok in 3yrs, that's pretty good I think, it was a known issue, was fixed with the upgrade under warranty no questions asked, with a further 2yrs 200,000ks warranty on the parts and labour.

Baz.

Yeah - must admit we have been looking at the higher end of the range. The one I nearly bought was a Highline, and that is probably what the young bloke will end up with as well.

They had a very nice looking Canyon in at the dealership when we were there - I liked it - but not at the price they are asking for it.

Originally Posted by Yorkie

Seems a popular switch, traded our D2 on a rok for nothing but the rock is so nice to drive. I have the trendline 8sp auto, tows great and still to get it on the dirt but don't doubt I will be impressed.
Just trying to decide first mod, bullbar or canopy, decisions decisions!.

Yes, I see a few familiar names on ausamarok forum

Originally Posted by Zute

Yes, I see a few familiar names on ausamarok forum

I'm on there also(Redback of coarse) and our Daughter is also (Rok Ness Monster)

We are still waiting for someone to make a decent front recovery point.

Baz.

Originally Posted by Redback

I'm on there also(Redback of coarse) and our Daughter is also (Rok Ness Monster)

We are still waiting for someone to make a decent front recovery point.

Baz.

Yes I've seen you. I made the mistake of putting my real name as my user name.
As for the recovery points, I'm looking at getting a Rhino bar.

I ask this in ignorance,
When did Motor Mechanics become Technicians ? or is it just show room speak?

Originally Posted by Zute

Yes I've seen you. I made the mistake of putting my real name as my user name.

As for the recovery points, I'm looking at getting a Rhino bar.

As far as I can see they still don't have recovery points, read someone is making some due soon (mark4x4).