Hello! I just bought a 98 Disco! San Diego. - Land Rovers Only

Brokenneckj · 02-07-2006, 01:21 PM

Sup You Guys!!

I registered about a week or so ago. And Im now the proud owner of a red rover! I bought the Misses a 98 LE last night. Valentines came early. Got an ok deal I think. (Or I hope) 7200. with 109K mi on the clock. I have been a Subaru Guy for a few years (Bought four in 2004) But now I picked up a jeep and the Disco after selling my STi. I still own one Subaru its a beater.

I hope to learn from you guys. We are getting ready to head out to the

anzaborrego desert soon to test out the Disco, and for a few days of camping.

Funrover · 02-07-2006, 01:53 PM

Welcome!!!!!! Have any pics of the LR?...... Sounds like you are going to have fun..congrats man...Enjoy!!

roverX · 02-07-2006, 01:57 PM

Send Disco Mike a PM. He is from SoCal and can hook you up with some peeps and clubs down in your area.

Welcome to the forum!

FrankyRizzo · 02-07-2006, 05:08 PM

Welcome!

Get ready to have a lot of fun.

Choqiees · 02-08-2006, 02:14 AM

Welcome Chargers Fans!!

Get ready to have some fun man...

Brokenneckj · 02-08-2006, 03:00 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome. Ill post some Pics as soon as I find the USB-cable for my Digi.
Its nice that the Disco has Dif-Lock, my Jeep doesn't... Yet
I have a few questions.

What kind of Mileage should I expect to get.
Do you guys know of a place where I could find an "Owners Manual" and a "Repair Maunal"?
I also never received a "Keyless entry Remote" as I bought from a Private Party.

If So are these available for a reasonable price?
I will be heading out htis weekend for a tank of sand and rocks. Send Me a PM If you would like to Cruise along with Our RedRover and Kids.
DAMN My STi was fun.

rmuller · 02-08-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Brokenneckj

What kind of Mileage should I expect to get.
Do you guys know of a place where I could find an "Owners Manual" and a "Repair Maunal"?
I also never received a "Keyless entry Remote" as I bought from a Private Party.

Welcome to the forum!

A couple answers.

1. Mileage - Anywhere from 10-20mpg .. if you lift it/bigger tires.. you'll get less.. out of a stock, well maintained disco, driven lightly [no flooring it!] you can expect around 17 or so on the highway... its very variable, and changes between discos.
2. Owners manual, your best bet is to try Ebay.. but you can also find a CD called the RAVE CD.. which is what technicians use to work on the trucks.. This was never released to the public, so you have to find a bootleg copy.. www.tidewaterrovers.com will hook you up with a free copy if you give them a call.
3. I think the only way about this is to buy a blank controller off of EBay, and have the dealership program it, usually costs about $100 to get it programmed. If you click up top of here on "product reviews", I remember that Serg did a review on a third-party.. no clue about that tho.

Choqiees · 02-08-2006, 09:18 PM

Mine's a '02 D2 SE and I get less than 15mpg....

went full tank from here to Vegas and had to fill her on Sloan...about 20/30 miles before the Strip...from San Diego to Vegas is roughly 330 miles if I am not mistaken...

and hey when you said "Keyless" is it the same type with the Mercedes'?

Brokenneck, I'll be happy to go this weekend to Anza but are you planning to stay the night ? and how many trucks will be there ?

rmuller · 02-08-2006, 09:23 PM

By keyless he means the keychain fob where you can push "unlock" or "lock"

Choqiees · 02-08-2006, 09:55 PM

oh that...lol, thanks for clearing that one up

Disco Mike · 02-09-2006, 04:33 PM

Don't forget the San Diego Club. www.lrcsd.com/
Good group of people, take a fair number of trips.
You might also want to join the Yahoo Rover group for Southern Ca,
autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/socalrovers/ they are a real fun group to join up with.
Take care,
Mike J.

Brokenneckj · 02-09-2006, 06:12 PM

Hey Guys
Thanks for the info.
Choqiees We are prob just going to have 2 of my 4X4s, One Rover And One Jeep.
We would really like to see some others out there too! Meet up with us!
Just a Day Trip.

Starting at the 76 Station in Ocotillo, Ca. Right off the I-8.
Time 8:00-8:30 AM. Departing for Carrizo Badlands Outlook. (Along S2)
Then Down Canyon Sir Nombre. (Easy)
DayTrip with several stops for discovering Windtunnels and Caves. Over 22 Counted in the area!
Back out Vallicito Wash by Sunset.
Really the trip only takes about 1.5 Hrs, But its the sidetrips that are the most time consuming and fun.
Should be fun Im Bringing the Wife, four Kids and a few friends.
Just packing snax and Maybe a hot lunch. (Gotta talk to the wife about that) one.
BBQ, is a go. Were prob gonna bring some burgers and stuff.

The pic below is actually taken in the area we will be visiting.

edthediscoman · 03-09-2006, 10:26 AM

I am up In Irvine and have a copy of the CD if you need one. I get to SD about once every two weeks but will be moving there this summer. Would be cool to get a trip together. I may be down there this Sat night if you want to meet and get a beverage, or just a copy of the CD. Probably Pacific Beach. Although I have no idea where to park as the rig doesn't fit in garages!! Ah well...
Give me a shout if you want a copy
949-394-6827
Ed