Thread: Need Help

Welcome Lisa!!

first off,,
do you need the extra seats???

low kays are better,, (best 8) ) but it has to suit your requirements :roll:

the turbo/Auto is a great off road combo.

Lots of experience here,,

be patient,,,

HI and welcome,

Dont rush into buying anything the price of discos is falling like a rocket,
also dont be too concerned about high K's if the rover, disco petrol V 8 has been looked after they will go for ever

Also depending where you are get it checked over by someone who knows land rovers.........

You are entering a new world of fun and enjoyment if you end up geting a rover........


Tony

Hi Lisa,

If it was my choice I reckon the auto is the way to go from a driveability point of view (although I love my manual off road downhill).

But more importantly you should check the service records as a well serviced and maintained vehicle at 180,000km will be better than one at 75,000 km that hasn't been serviced properly.

G'day Lisa

Welcome to the AULRO site

The most important thing is SERVICE HISTORY and on a TD 5 history that the Oil Pump bolt has been checked, and the cam belt has been changed at specified intervals


Cheers
Uncle Ho

I think the TD5 has a chain uncle ho :wink: , correct me if I am wrong

TD5 has the chain. THe Auto is great off road. My Defender has the Disco auto and ECU. Vehicle condition and maintenance is you biggest issue. Diesels will do high K's as long as they are looked after. I would agree that a high 5's vehicle is probably looked after as the owner relies on it a lot more (I know I do).

The auto is much better than the manual in the real world. The autos last longer than the manuals I'm told. My auto is over 200k and hasn't missed a beat.
Mileage is irrelevant if its been regularly serviced.
I'd go the auto and save the money for other things. Get the auto transmission oil changed at the first service to ensure its longer life, you never know if it has ever been changed or is the original oil.

Originally posted by DiscoMick
The auto is much better than the manual in the real world. The autos last longer than the manuals I'm told. My auto is over 200k and hasn't missed a beat.
Mileage is irrelevant if its been regularly serviced.
I'd go the auto and save the money for other things. Get the auto transmission oil changed at the first service to ensure its longer life, you never know if it has ever been changed or is the original oil.

100,000Kms is a huge difference in wear and tear. Something between three and seven years driving in dog years (Kms). All kinds of exciting things could be just waiting under the hood.

An extra $5000 would work out to maybe $1000 a year. If they have comparable service histories, and I had the money I know which I'd be buying.

Cheers
Simon