Suggestions on Disco Choice? - Land Rovers Only

Jharv · 11-16-2006, 10:13 PM

Hi all....after having my other Disco explode and burn (see other thread)...I've finally convinced my wife to "let" me get another. It will be used and I've gotten decent deals on the 2003 and 2004. Any particular models / years I should stay away from? Head gasket issues still present these years?

As always, thanks!

rmuller · 11-16-2006, 10:25 PM

Well in a 2004 versus 2003, the 2004 has center diff lock... so if you offroad at all, that is definitely the preferred model.

Thor · 11-16-2006, 11:51 PM

If you want to modify a lot, go with a Series I disco (cant remember exact years). If you look there are some mall crawlers around.

The Series II's seem more comfortable though. Just a big butt rear overhang to drag and more electrico.

Disco · 11-17-2006, 01:47 AM

Any of the later model Disco I series. I'm not a fan of computer controlled 'everything'.

ROVERMAN · 11-17-2006, 06:16 AM

Disco 04. They saved the best for last!!!

SCSL · 11-17-2006, 06:27 AM

x3 on the '04

No sense buying a non-CDL equipped Disco

Disco Mike · 11-17-2006, 07:20 AM

2004 will hold a higher resale then a 2003 because it has the CDL and it wa the last production year of Rovers best vehicle.
Mike

6cuda6 · 11-17-2006, 08:36 AM

As stated...buy the newest you can....not to mention resale but WARRANTY as well!!!! Don't forget to post pics once you do find the new ride!!!

Later, Dean

derrickalda · 11-17-2006, 11:01 AM

im not sure what your use of this Disco is for, but yeah if you got the money and you want comfort and youre going to wheel it i agree with the CDL 04.

if you want to build a beast...get a D1....97-99 with coil-packs (sorry my opinion)

you guys forget that in the middle of the 99 and all of 2000 was the beginning of the D2s. those didn't have the CDL linkage, but had the nipple for it on the transfer case. so you can get a cheap 2000 D2 with all the comforts and get a conversion kit for the CDL (expedition exchange sells them)

good luck

01001010 · 11-17-2006, 11:28 AM

My 96 has coil a coil pack...I agree...if you are planning on wheelin it harder than just taking it on service roads, buy a D1 and mod it!

AlaskaBound · 11-17-2006, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derrickalda

you guys forget that in the middle of the 99 and all of 2000 was the beginning of the D2s. those didn't have the CDL linkage, but had the nipple for it on the transfer case. so you can get a cheap 2000 D2 with all the comforts and get a conversion kit for the CDL (expedition exchange sells them)

good luck

Can you provide a link for the conversion kit?

Thanks...

rmuller · 11-17-2006, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlaskaBound

Can you provide a link for the conversion kit?

Thanks...

From 4x4ag: http://dev1.boomersdomain.com/cgi-bi...g_2/00171.html

Disco Mike · 11-17-2006, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmuller

From 4x4ag: http://dev1.boomersdomain.com/cgi-bi...g_2/00171.html

You can also go to the solenoid conversion and just flip a switch, I have been using one for 4 years now.
Go to Safari Guard. Com under Disco 2's and look around, you will find this conversion.
Mike

smileyq · 11-17-2006, 01:47 PM

I love my 03 but as other have said I would get an 04 because of the CDL. I'm going to purchase a 04 tcase for mine in the begining of the year. The 03 has the TC which works pretty well actuallly but no substitute for the CDL.

derrickalda · 11-17-2006, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

You can also go to the solenoid conversion and just flip a switch, I have been using one for 4 years now.
Go to Safari Guard. Com under Disco 2's and look around, you will find this conversion.
Mike

thats pretty cool....i didn't know about that....ill tell my D2 buddies

11-16-2006, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jharv Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 34 Gallery: 0	Suggestions on Disco Choice? Hi all....after having my other Disco explode and burn (see other thread)...I've finally convinced my wife to "let" me get another. It will be used and I've gotten decent deals on the 2003 and 2004. Any particular models / years I should stay away from? Head gasket issues still present these years? As always, thanks!

11-16-2006, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,464 Gallery: 0	Well in a 2004 versus 2003, the 2004 has center diff lock... so if you offroad at all, that is definitely the preferred model. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

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Thor Solihull Society, CO and High Desert Rovers, NM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,296 Gallery: 0	If you want to modify a lot, go with a Series I disco (cant remember exact years). If you look there are some mall crawlers around. The Series II's seem more comfortable though. Just a big butt rear overhang to drag and more electrico. __________________ Todd Carpe Rangius Roverum

11-17-2006, 01:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	Any of the later model Disco I series. I'm not a fan of computer controlled 'everything'. __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

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ROVERMAN Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 41 Gallery: 0	disco Disco 04. They saved the best for last!!!

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11-17-2006, 06:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
SCSL Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,841 Gallery: 0	x3 on the '04 No sense buying a non-CDL equipped Disco

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Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,785 Gallery: 0	2004 will hold a higher resale then a 2003 because it has the CDL and it wa the last production year of Rovers best vehicle. Mike

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6cuda6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 299 Gallery: 0	As stated...buy the newest you can....not to mention resale but WARRANTY as well!!!! Don't forget to post pics once you do find the new ride!!! Later, Dean

11-17-2006, 11:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
derrickalda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Winter Park, Co Posts: 105 Gallery: 0	im not sure what your use of this Disco is for, but yeah if you got the money and you want comfort and youre going to wheel it i agree with the CDL 04. if you want to build a beast...get a D1....97-99 with coil-packs (sorry my opinion) you guys forget that in the middle of the 99 and all of 2000 was the beginning of the D2s. those didn't have the CDL linkage, but had the nipple for it on the transfer case. so you can get a cheap 2000 D2 with all the comforts and get a conversion kit for the CDL (expedition exchange sells them) good luck __________________ 97 D1 www.hicountryoffroad.com

11-17-2006, 11:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	My 96 has coil a coil pack...I agree...if you are planning on wheelin it harder than just taking it on service roads, buy a D1 and mod it! __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

11-17-2006, 01:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	I love my 03 but as other have said I would get an 04 because of the CDL. I'm going to purchase a 04 tcase for mine in the begining of the year. The 03 has the TC which works pretty well actuallly but no substitute for the CDL. __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

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