Thread: Possible new Disco Sport soon.

Originally Posted by Discodicky

My 8 speed Disco doesn't run away and changes down like your 'cruiser.
Maybe that was a function/design "problem" with the 6 speed ZF?

Great improvement over the 6 speed.
Did they sort the useless fuel burn read out to be better than 20 to 30% inaccurate,and the high beam assist that blinded oncoming drivers particularly in trucks before it activated?

Tins,I doubt the retarder would bring on the brake lights,but I suppose one never knows.

Originally Posted by scarry;[URL="tel:3218606"

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Tins,I doubt the retarder would bring on the brake lights,but I suppose one never knows.

I know it does on Scania buses, for certain. It didn’t on the R730 I drove but it would be 10 years old now. There’s no reason why it wouldn’t on the newer ones, it’s all done in the computers. Ovlovs would be similar. A compliant dealer could probably program it out.

Originally Posted by scarry

FWIW,some semi trailers also have the brakes on occasionally going down hills on the main HWY,so maybe that is CC doing it as well.

Probably because the driver has put his foot on the brake. Trucks are governed to 100. On a down hill in a 62 ton Bdouble you can easily hit 110 in the blink of an eye.

And if Mr Plod is hanging around, a nice fine might result.

Ok, back to the original or near original question.

Any years, models etc. of Disco Sports that are more unreliable than others?

I read somewhere a new model came out in 2019, not sure which month?? Is this one no different from the earlier models??

Will be new to RR/LR when I purchase. Intend to use it on & off road. I just love the look of them & what they can do off road.

Totally got the heebie geebies after buying an Audi A3, $8K for the box, $7K for timing chain failure, $2K for computer that runs the interior lights.

Looking at 132kw/140kw? Diesel, hopefully serviced less K's/Time that required & country miles (Read about they need 30+km per trip or gets the DPF?? backflow into the sump). Replace timing chain by 100Km. What else????

Help, please?????

Cheers
ignatz

2019 (MY20) model is the Facelift model and has the upgraded chains etc. Mine is the D240HSE (177kw Twin Turbo Mild Hybrid). I love it..I have only had it about 4 weeks but have does 3000km in that time. Averaging 6.6 L/100km (mostly freeway speed but on 110kph via GPS).
My only issue is the JLR Tow package price is Extortion... $4300 supplied and installed but still needs the extra panel to be painted so probably $5K all up.
I have a Harman Reece coming for $1800 and I will fit is myself.. the electrics to operate as per JLR original are another $600 plus coding. Again I will do that myself.
Only other thing is the Piano Black dash areas and the infotainment screen suffer from finger marks... nothing a cloth wont fix though

Hi Andych,

I will probably purchase a 2017-Early2019 for now. If it is relatively trouble free I will consider the mild hybrid as a future purchase, so will to keep in contact for future reference, if you don't mind & will do some research to know what I'm talking about.

What is the milage you purchased & have you done a electric run out to test the current life/milage of the battery? Is it quite similar to the distance claimed when new by LR? Don't know if a vehicle inspection can fairly accurately test the battery life on a 2nd hand purchase? I would probably have to purchase older than 5yrs & would be concerned about battery life.

The HR for $1,800, do you still need the extra panel painted? I don't get it, do you have to remove a section of the bumper, cut it out & respray to fit HR?

With about $2.6K-$5K for a tow bar I need to allow that cost in the purchase &/or do a HR install myself.

Is the coding doable if one has their own coder?


Cheers

Paul

Originally Posted by ignatz

Hi Andych,

I will probably purchase a 2017-Early2019 for now. If it is relatively trouble free I will consider the mild hybrid as a future purchase, so will to keep in contact for future reference, if you don't mind & will do some research to know what I'm talking about.

What is the milage you purchased & have you done a electric run out to test the current life/milage of the battery? Is it quite similar to the distance claimed when new by LR? Don't know if a vehicle inspection can fairly accurately test the battery life on a 2nd hand purchase? I would probably have to purchase older than 5yrs & would be concerned about battery life.

The HR for $1,800, do you still need the extra panel painted? I don't get it, do you have to remove a section of the bumper, cut it out & respray to fit HR?

With about $2.6K-$5K for a tow bar I need to allow that cost in the purchase &/or do a HR install myself.

Is the coding doable if one has their own coder?


Cheers

Paul

Do not buy 2017-2019. TBH I’m not sure I’d buy anything after 2016. 2016 had the old but reliable Freelander 2 engine. The ones that followed had the inigiboom engines. Horrendously unreliable. We have the 2016 in our stable and it’s rock solid. Maybe something late model might have resolved the issue - unsure. This came from my Indy who’s changed so many of the engines he can’t stand them