Should I buy a Disco II 1999 with 167K - Land Rovers Only

SafariDave · 09-21-2008, 07:14 PM

Disco II 1999 SD, leather seats in great shape all electrical things work.

I'm looking at it tomorrow morning again. We are taking it to the mechanic who has been servicing it for 3 years so I can meet him and I can ask him all kinds of questions. Then to my LR mechanic to take a 2nd look. The owner is asking under $3000. for it. He says it needs nothing. I drove it with my wife 2 days ago and It drove great! We were both impressed! It looks like it's been semi-babied. Should I buy it???

Radiator and alternator was changed last year also the trany oil and filter changed. Brakes, rotors and front shocks replaced this summer.

What are the issues that can go wrong with a Disco 1999 II with 167k miles on it. I've seen a few with 170K to 200K.

What should I ask his mechanic? My RRC, has 190,000 and it's still running. Can this Disco last that long? Should I ask if the timing belt and camshaft has been changed? WHAT ELSE SHOULD I CHECK FOR??

Thanks guys
Dave

slouzon · 09-22-2008, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SafariDave

Should I ask if the timing belt and camshaft has been changed? WHAT ELSE SHOULD I CHECK FOR??

Thanks guys
Dave

No timing belt, it has a timing chain but they also will stretch overtime.
I would ask also if the head gaskets have been replaced.

SafariDave · 09-22-2008, 05:44 AM

I think the head gasket has been changed. But I will ask his mechanic. Also about the timing chain.

Disco Mike · 09-22-2008, 07:28 AM

Nothing wrong with the 99 D2's, that is what I bought years ago and have have driven her hard, maintance and a set of head gaskets only.
I wouldn't part with mine.
Mike

SafariDave · 09-22-2008, 07:40 AM

Thanks! I'll get back to you on what mechanics say
Dave

SafariDave · 09-22-2008, 05:01 PM

So i took the Disco we put the computer clear the codes I drover for 1/2 hour and no bad codes came on. I got it for $2800.

Things I have to do on it.

1. Valve covers
2. Manifold gasket passenger
3. Tires
4. Oil change
5 wheel balancing
that seems like all for know

Pinarello · 09-22-2008, 07:42 PM

Hot DAMN!!! You STOLE it! Rover on dude...
Todd

SafariDave · 09-22-2008, 09:16 PM

Man, I like this Disco II, I did not know what I was missing!

reverendALC · 09-24-2008, 08:33 PM

I bought my last disco with 166k for 3500. it was fully loaded with front/back brush guards and in immaculate shape. it ran beautifully and i didn't touch the motor for 20k on the ticker.

properly maintained i'm confident it'll run forever. and then some

SafariDave · 09-24-2008, 10:15 PM

what year was/is it?

XtremeMarine · 09-25-2008, 06:03 AM

Nice find. God deal. Congrats on the new rover.

SafariDave · 09-25-2008, 08:46 AM

Thanks! We are very happy with it.

barb mays · 10-06-2008, 08:23 PM

I have the opportunity to buy a 1997 212,000 mile for 1350. What should I be looking at?

Texmexdisco · 10-07-2008, 08:32 AM

Everything! Look a little further and find you a good 99 disco II for a little bit more. I bought a 99 Disco II w/100k for $3500. right now is good time because of gas prices. Disco IIs have many more improvements. The only thing I have done so far are new head gaskets, new belt, water pump and fluid changes. Runs awesome!