Looking to Buy used a LandRover Discovery 2, Need advice!.

[Gully Forever]

Hi,

I've heard both horror stories and nothing but praise as well.

The internet is awash with both sides. I would like to know if anyone on here owns one or has had one.
and if they are really as unreliable as people say!.

Need Room for my nutty old english sheepdog, Whos' visits to the vets tend to trash my interior!.
I don't have a family, just me and the mrs, so I don't need a flashy new 7 seater anyway!.
My budget is about 5k, so i can't find anything newer that is suitable.

I've been looking at the last of the production line 2004 models, (But rarely find one that's done under 100k let alone 70k (which i'm after)
My research has clued me up to getting a Diesel engine & Manual Gearbox.

I'm not a Good Mechanic TBH, So I cant be under the Landy everytime it gets used. (thats' if the rumours are true).

I'm thinking of giving C R Allens a call to see if they can find me one, At least then I know I'm not getting a Duff one.

Any Thoughts.
But before you reply. YES, I have looked at most alternatives from Toyota, Mitsubishi and even Ford.
So my heart is kinda set on the whole Landy thing !.

 

[upthealbion1970]

Deffo give CR Allen a ring, as for the horror stories it's all about a full and proper service history and keeping that going

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Would a Freelander not be slightly more practical, a Discovery is awful big for 2 people and 1 dog?

 

[knocky1]

Have you got a beard and lemon corduroy trousers?

 

[Gully Forever]

Would a Freelander not be slightly more practical, a Discovery is awful big for 2 people and 1 dog?

Yes, definitely been looking at trying to stretch to the Freelander 2. as the FL1 is an electrical disaster apparently.

 

[Gully Forever]

Have you got a beard and lemon corduroy trousers?

No, But where can I get the trousers. lol

 

[Hillian1]

Everyone in Brighton should have one judging by today's carnage.

 

[Brighthelmstone]

Do you need a 4x4 for work? if not then maybe an estate would be ok? Failing that my old man had a landy and the only problem he had was the 4 wheel drive element. he went like you are for a manual diesel.
Nothing else went wrong and he was generally pleased with it.

 

[theboybilly]

You'll get a 2010 (maybe even a 2011) Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 diesel for £5k. My mate's a taxi driver and he loves it. Probably amongst the best diesel engines around. A reasonably low tailgate lip for getting your dog in and out of too. Plenty of room in the back of one of those even with a dog-guard. Nice looking for an estate as well.

 

[carlzeiss]

You'll get a 2010 (maybe even a 2011) Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 diesel for £5k. My mate's a taxi driver and he loves it. Probably amongst the best diesel engines around. A reasonably low tailgate lip for getting your dog in and out of too. Plenty of room in the back of one of those even with a dog-guard. Nice looking for an estate as well.

http://www.hyperchips.co.uk/blog/ho...ures-with-the-peugeot-citroen-ford-hdi-engine

 

[theboybilly]

http://www.hyperchips.co.uk/blog/ho...ures-with-the-peugeot-citroen-ford-hdi-engine

It would seem from that article the way to prevent engine damage would be to keep up with servicing and use the correct oil. Nothing unexpected there. That leaves a regular check on that turbo nut and the jobs a good 'un. There's not a motor out there without it's problems if they are not looked after

 

[Mutts Nuts]

Hi,

I've heard both horror stories and nothing but praise as well.

The internet is awash with both sides. I would like to know if anyone on here owns one or has had one.
and if they are really as unreliable as people say!.

Need Room for my nutty old english sheepdog, Whos' visits to the vets tend to trash my interior!.
I don't have a family, just me and the mrs, so I don't need a flashy new 7 seater anyway!.
My budget is about 5k, so i can't find anything newer that is suitable.

I've been looking at the last of the production line 2004 models, (But rarely find one that's done under 100k let alone 70k (which i'm after)
My research has clued me up to getting a Diesel engine & Manual Gearbox.

I'm not a Good Mechanic TBH, So I cant be under the Landy everytime it gets used. (thats' if the rumours are true).

I'm thinking of giving C R Allens a call to see if they can find me one, At least then I know I'm not getting a Duff one.

Any Thoughts.
But before you reply. YES, I have looked at most alternatives from Toyota, Mitsubishi and even Ford.
So my heart is kinda set on the whole Landy thing !.

Get yourself a good series III ,definitely do not get a free lander they are shit off road

 

[boik]

Get yourself a good series III ,definitely do not get a free lander they are shit off road

Don't think thats an issue. Most round here never get dirty!