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« on: June 18, 2008, 10:29:50 pm » |
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 Used Vehicle Review:   Based on its reliability history, "you'd be crazy to consider buying a used Discovery," says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. On the other hand, "you'd almost be nuts not to considering this truck's (low) resale values," he says. More:Read the article | View the photos | All The Used Vehicles
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The Mighty Duck
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« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2008, 11:07:24 pm » |
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Funny this should come up now. I was sorting through a stack of old K&N Air Filters we have lying around at work, ones that people had ordered in and never picked up. One of them fit a 1991-2004 Land Rover Defender. One of the other guys and I looked at it, and said aloud, "Who comes into Canadian Tire looking for parts for their Land Rover?"
Not fifteen minutes later, a customer walks in looking for parts for his Discovery. Go figure... |
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Demosthenes [noun], dem-aws-thene-s
1) (384 BC – 322 BC) the greatest of the Ancient Greek orators
2) pseudonym used by Valentine Wiggin in Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game to alter the events of world history
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2hondas1BMW
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« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2008, 11:48:28 pm » |
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Funny this should come up now. I was sorting through a stack of old K&N Air Filters we have lying around at work, ones that people had ordered in and never picked up. One of them fit a 1991-2004 Land Rover Defender. One of the other guys and I looked at it, and said aloud, "Who comes into Canadian Tire looking for parts for their Land Rover?"
Not fifteen minutes later, a customer walks in looking for parts for his Discovery. Go figure...
Haha, did you have any? |
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Mine: 2004 Acura TSX
Family: 2005 Honda Odyssey EX, 2006 BMW 330i
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mrthompson
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« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2008, 09:43:23 am » |
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The Disco is/was capable retro-cool SUV that I wouldn't touch with a 10 ft. pole.
I love the Defender but would never buy one. I've seen perhaps 2 in my life. |
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ktm525
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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2008, 01:02:24 pm » |
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Perhaps as a project vehicle or a weekend fun vehicle these might be ok. Owner must be willing(enjoy) turning wrenches though. I would pay about $5k for a cherry Disco. Hmmmmm. |
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Arthur Dent
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« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2008, 04:21:03 pm » |
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I looked at a 1998 Disco - I could accept the reliability concerns given the price asked and I can do almost all of it myself but the fuel mileage was absolutely tragic. Much worse than I though - worse than a full size GM SUV. The later ones are better on gas but still really heavy. Made no sense unless its an off road toy or dedicated trailer tower. |
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mrthompson
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2008, 04:43:52 pm » |
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With an aluminum body, shouldn't the Disco be more efficient due to lighter weight?  |
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« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2008, 08:44:20 am » |
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If your handy, have time and the fuel bills don't scare you, this is a good vehicle to have. The mechanicals are simply designed and there is a lot of room to work. All replacement repairs are straightforward. I've worked on a friends (he has 3-you can basically name your price these days, these vehicles are languishing on lots). It would make a good hobby off-roader. |
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Current Drives-->MB B-Class * Saab 95 SportCombi*Infiniti J30t
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The Mighty Duck
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« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2008, 01:12:39 pm » |
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The Discovery II used a 4.0-litre V8 engine producing 188 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque  And I thought Hyundai's 25.7L V6 was a poor performer. At least this engine has some torque. I wonder how difficult it would be to swap a diesel engine into this chassis, like some Jeep YJ owners have done. That would make for a very appealing off-road machine, imo... |
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Demosthenes [noun], dem-aws-thene-s
1) (384 BC – 322 BC) the greatest of the Ancient Greek orators
2) pseudonym used by Valentine Wiggin in Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game to alter the events of world history
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Arthur Dent
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« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2008, 01:17:16 pm » |
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The Discovery II used a 4.0-litre V8 engine producing 188 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque And I thought Hyundai's 25.7L V6 was a poor performer. At least this engine has some torque. I wonder how difficult it would be to swap a diesel engine into this chassis, like some Jeep YJ owners have done. That would make for a very appealing off-road machine, imo... Its an old design - originally a GM design from the early 60s. There was a 2.5L diesel four offered in the UK. |
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