DISCO 4 Reliability reputation

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Originally Posted by sdewal

Hi Russrobe

I have driven one (test drive). Loved it. My kids loved it too. My point is, what I am going to do with the comfort if the vehicle is not reliable?

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You could buy a Yaris and get a complete Lemon of a vehicle.

Plus, you're asking a question with way too many variables.

- we don't know how you drive
- we don't know where you drive
- we don't know how you like to maintain your vehicles.

This isn't having a shot at all, but people's perceptions are often very different.

My Son and his mates Quote:"don't thrash our vehicles"

Well I can assure you they work them a damn site harder than I do in the same offroad situations..

I have taught my wife to listen and feel our vehicles; if they make a sound or behave in a manner that is outside the normal operating behaviours then we check it and rectify immediately.

I know of others that don't notice these anomalies until it becomes serious and expensive.


It will also depend on how and where you intend to service your vehicle. And what parts you intend to use!


I'd suggest go for it. They're a solid, capable and reliable vehicle.

People tend to sell Discoveries after 3 years is more a case of Lease expiry and they order a new one [emoji41]

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Originally Posted by Russrobe

If I'd listened to advice from people who have never owned one, i wouldn't have one though...

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This is what it's all about, I think you've nailed it Russ.

Scott

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Originally Posted by Tombie

You could buy a Yaris and get a complete Lemon of a vehicle.

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You could buy a Yaris and you WOULD get a complete lemon of a vehicle!

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Originally Posted by Russrobe

If I'd listened to advice from people who have never owned one, i wouldn't have one though...

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I had an NRMA tow truck driver (while delivering my MIL's car to their place as it had broken down) ask me if the D4 was mine - my response was "of course". He then proceed to tell me that I had better have roadside assistance seeing as I own a Land Rover.
I replied with I dont need it, then asked him how many has he picked up/provided roadside assistance for - his response? "None. But it is a Land Rover!"

I had a very similar experience Glen. As i was sitting in the tow truck with our 05 magna on the tray i asked what 4x4 you would recommend(I had no clue, this is my first ever) he said "Toyota, look at what you see on the mines all Toyota." Well I hate sheeple so fair to say i ignored that guy. Besides I don't plan on thrashing mine around a dusty mine site for 3 years... There's also plenty of Ford Rangers up there now and they're arguably just as electronic as a d4.

There's a huge portion of 4x4 enthusiasts who hate anything electronic I'm noticing.

I use to run my D4 on the mine site!!!
Still hasn't skipped a beat...

To support the statement above, I had the same concerns three months ago before buying mine even though I was coming from a Freelander 2 after 3 years and 100,000km of hassle free driving.

One thing that did give me confidence, I was buying a second hand D4 and almost every person I spoke to was selling theirs because their new one just arrived.

No issues yet and yes, it was my mechanic friend who owns a land cruiser that put the fear in me about reliability. I can also confirm I have out performed him the last three trips off road.. Which he hates.

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Originally Posted by sdewal

Hi Russrobe

I have driven one (test drive). Loved it. My kids loved it too. My point is, what I am going to do with the comfort if the vehicle is not reliable?

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You seem to have a bit of doubt :cool:
You have all the resources you will ever need with in this forum :cool:
If you read it with a open mind and not a corrupted mind by the other crap you have already looked at it should be a fairly easy decision ,
We are mostly one eyed tragic`s and enthusiast`s here so if you don`t trust our honest opinion`s who will you trust the interweb:confused:

Welcome to the forum.

I've never met a person buying a car on reliability alone; personal taste, functionality, driver image, desire, intended use all come into play. Cup holder count, colour, and leather quality may also influence. It all depends what is important to you.

This forum will possibly give slightly biased advice: we generally love our vehicles due to some of the factors above, and many can attest to the 1,000s of kms done in remote areas with no hassles. Some may have experienced issues, but no more than any other car on / off road.

I'll sum up my experience with a question and answer: would I buy another D4? - in a heart beat!

Good luck with your decision making.