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polar · 04-14-2008, 07:56 AM

Hello, I have just made my first LR purchase a Discovery ll SE 02 model.

I have been wanting a LR for some years now but cost has been a factor.The Discovery will be replacing a 1995 Montero SR which I still have. I like the square boxie look and since Mitsubishi changed there design so radically I was left with little to no choices in a newer vehicle. The LR's in the 00-04 year range are really priced well IMO.

I called my Mechanic before buying the LR and ask if he could or would work on it. He said ohh your crazy do not buy it!! they are piles and constantly break down.I live in a smaller community now and before moving here 5 years ago I always went to dealer ships. The area I live in has no Mitsubishi dealer so I was forced to find a local shop to work on the Mitsu after driving to almost every shop in town they all pointed me to"Dan" the mechanic, he works on Subaru's,Isuzu's, and Mitsubishi's.Over the last few years working with Dan I have come to trust him and his work, it is some of the best I have seen.

So despite the big "NO" on the LR Dan gave me I went ahead and did it any ways. I am fine with the fact they can be finicky and have poor consumer ratings, the Montero was the same way if you read the forums and the Consumer reports, but it has been one of the best cars I have ever owned and I have taken it out on plenty of the trails.

I am a firm believer in diligent Maintenance and hope to have the same luck with the LR as I did with the Montero.

Funny note: I had to purchase the LR from a Dealer about 140 miles away,on the trip back home I stopped at a Walgreen's to pick up a few items and upon starting the LR back up the SES light came on. Dan has checked the code and it seems to be the MAF which I am fine with after reading around the web it looks to be common. Gave Good ol Dan an opportunity to put the screws to me though.

Thanks for Reading.

Polar

iluvmylandrovers · 04-14-2008, 09:14 AM

Hi.

Congrats on your new Land Rover Disco.
It will be a ton of fun to drive despite gas costs for some people.

I've had my Disco for about 8 months now. I live in Indpls. and had to take a trip down to Louisville to get it. Only major problem was that after about 3 weeks a coil had broken....that was 700 dollars and in Dec. I had to get new rotors and brake pads on the front in back for 500 dollars (I have spent a bit more on a few other personal things for vehicle) But it is a joy. Just take good care of it and it should take good car of you.

Best of Luck.

XtremeMarine · 04-14-2008, 10:10 AM

Welcome to the insanity of Rover ownership. Good luck. Nice to have you.

ArmyRover · 04-14-2008, 01:09 PM

welcome and

polar · 04-14-2008, 06:48 PM

Ok, a quick pic inside out of the rain.

stolenheron · 04-14-2008, 07:41 PM

welcome!

04-14-2008, 07:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
polar Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 102 Gallery: 0	New to Land Rover. Hello, I have just made my first LR purchase a Discovery ll SE 02 model. I have been wanting a LR for some years now but cost has been a factor.The Discovery will be replacing a 1995 Montero SR which I still have. I like the square boxie look and since Mitsubishi changed there design so radically I was left with little to no choices in a newer vehicle. The LR's in the 00-04 year range are really priced well IMO. I called my Mechanic before buying the LR and ask if he could or would work on it. He said ohh your crazy do not buy it!! they are piles and constantly break down.I live in a smaller community now and before moving here 5 years ago I always went to dealer ships. The area I live in has no Mitsubishi dealer so I was forced to find a local shop to work on the Mitsu after driving to almost every shop in town they all pointed me to"Dan" the mechanic, he works on Subaru's,Isuzu's, and Mitsubishi's.Over the last few years working with Dan I have come to trust him and his work, it is some of the best I have seen. So despite the big "NO" on the LR Dan gave me I went ahead and did it any ways. I am fine with the fact they can be finicky and have poor consumer ratings, the Montero was the same way if you read the forums and the Consumer reports, but it has been one of the best cars I have ever owned and I have taken it out on plenty of the trails. I am a firm believer in diligent Maintenance and hope to have the same luck with the LR as I did with the Montero. Funny note: I had to purchase the LR from a Dealer about 140 miles away,on the trip back home I stopped at a Walgreen's to pick up a few items and upon starting the LR back up the SES light came on. Dan has checked the code and it seems to be the MAF which I am fine with after reading around the web it looks to be common. Gave Good ol Dan an opportunity to put the screws to me though. Thanks for Reading. Polar Last edited by polar : 04-14-2008 at 06:48 PM. Reason: added pic

04-14-2008, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
iluvmylandrovers Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: indianapolis/grand rapids/las vegas Posts: 16 Gallery: 0	Hi. Congrats on your new Land Rover Disco. It will be a ton of fun to drive despite gas costs for some people. I've had my Disco for about 8 months now. I live in Indpls. and had to take a trip down to Louisville to get it. Only major problem was that after about 3 weeks a coil had broken....that was 700 dollars and in Dec. I had to get new rotors and brake pads on the front in back for 500 dollars (I have spent a bit more on a few other personal things for vehicle) But it is a joy. Just take good care of it and it should take good car of you. Best of Luck. __________________ Regards, Sarah 2003 Oslo Blue Discovery Series II S- for play/law school 2005 Adriatic Blue LR3 V8 SE- for show them crazy Wanting a Buckingham Blue Range Rover Supercharged

04-14-2008, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,486 Gallery: 0	Welcome to the insanity of Rover ownership. Good luck. Nice to have you. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo

04-14-2008, 01:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 1,999 Gallery: 0	welcome and __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

04-14-2008, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,449 Gallery: 6	welcome! __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

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04-14-2008, 06:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
polar Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 102 Gallery: 0	Ok, a quick pic inside out of the rain.

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