Buying advise for Discovery 4

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Originally Posted by scarry

Territory motors are the 2.7L.

For the OP,if you can't do repairs yourself,and want to risk possibly an engine failure,then it is all a very expensive lottery as Ian has said.

The D4 can end up costing more than the vehicle is worth in repairs,over a short period of time.

We had one for almost ten years,so i know how they roll.

Good luck with your decision.

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Don't fit in the same hole as a 3.0? Gearbox compatibility issues?

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

Don't fit in the same hole as a 3.0? Gearbox compatibility issues?

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Yes you can swap a 2.7L long with a failed 3L and its accessories and it works fine. It has been done a few times. You end up with a 2.7 TT engine so a little less grunt but they say not too notice generally speaking.

I've thought about it a lot. I love my D3, but the D4 has all sorts of extra nice stuff. The problem is getting a D4 with 3 pedals. They don't exist except as a base model industrial in the UK.

A few things to consider
D4 is arguably the best 4 wd available
the rear axle load limit is a issue if towing
the engine can die any time , fingers gets crossed for mine
they are much cheaper then any other option so that difference can pay for considerable repairs and maintenance
all older 4wds cost a lot to maintain, check out the cost of a set of injectors for a 200…