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  1. 9th November 2008, 06:59 PM #1
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    Discoveries?

    Hi Guys,
    Well the time has come for me to sell my trusty Unimog and get something a bit more practical for the family. I am thinking of Series II Discoveries, but I know pretty much zero about them apart from the fact they have 4 wheels

    What sort of things should I be on the lookout for when i view them?

    Are there any I should stay away from.

    This will be our first Landrover (patrol before the Mog) so i am in the dark.

    Any helpful Suggestions will be appreciated.

    Cheers

    EDIT : Sorry Mods, should have posted this in the Disco section. Move it if you feel it should be there
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  2. 9th November 2008, 07:05 PM #2
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    Hi Ontrack2,

    Firstly, where are you situated?
    Secondly, a disco2 , Td5 2003(Upgraded headlamp model) onwards would be my choice. Auto with a chip you will see 440Nm of torque and around 140Kw, and still return 10l/100km if driven sensibly. For simplicities sake, forget ACE (Active cornering enhancement)and Rear air suspension.

    Of course there are HEAPS of fors and againsts, depending on what you want from the vehicle, but the above model in my opinion is the best of the D2's to get. Manual ones are also excellent, but harder to find.

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    The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈
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  3. 9th November 2008, 07:12 PM #3
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    Thanks for the Reply. Im in Sydney.

    I am after a Discovery to get me to work everynow and then (we normally all go in one car but some days that doesn't work), and for weekend camping and 4wd club trips to say Stockton or the Watagans for example. I cant see us doing any serious touring in it at this stage, but there may be a trip or two to the cape.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ontrack2 View Post
    Thanks for the Reply. Im in Sydney.

    I am after a Discovery to get me to work everynow and then (we normally all go in one car but some days that doesn't work), and for weekend camping and 4wd club trips to say Stockton or the Watagans for example. I cant see us doing any serious touring in it at this stage, but there may be a trip or two to the cape.
    The one I mentioned will do the job admirably

    Just got to find one now...

    Look for a fastidious service history from a reputable dealer/ specialist, pay good money for a good example, aboive ALL, get it inspected by a LR independent specialist repairer, In Sydney I'd check out Bruce Davis performance Landies in Annangrove, 97691179. They will do a good pre purchase checkover for you, and may even have a customer with one for sale?

    JC
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    The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈
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  5. 9th November 2008, 07:29 PM #5
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    Bruce Davies is just up the road from where we live. I will have to get up there and have a chat.

    I have a bit of time yet..still got to sell the mog lol

    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    In Sydney I'd check out Bruce Davis performance Landies in Annangrove, 97691179. They will do a good pre purchase checkover for you, and may even have a customer with one for sale?

    JC
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    Welcome Ontrack2!!!!
    Cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slunnie View Post
    Welcome Ontrack2!!!!
    Thanks Slunnie Shhh dont tell anyone
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    Quote Originally Posted by ontrack2 View Post
    Thanks Slunnie Shhh dont tell anyone

    I've got Hog on Speed dial!
    Cheers
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  9. 9th November 2008, 08:06 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slunnie View Post

    I've got Hog on Speed dial!
    Cheers

    Any sugestions on a Disco? I do like yours..not selling it are you
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    you won't have nearly as much room for stuff.......
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