'94 Land Rover Discovery purchase

Alex
At that mileage most of the inherent probs would have been and gone I would imagine, and what is the absolute worst, you lose $6k!!!!!!
Colin

I looked at a 93 V8 5 speed , 173k on it, fairly standard, had new springs and shocks, rear end had been rebuilt and new screen. 6 months reg and roady for $3500. me thinks 6k is a bit rich!

Alex,

Pop over to www.aulro.com Nothing the guys over there don't know about Land Rovers and sure to be some good advice.

I agree with a few comments above though... does sound a bit pricey for a 94. For that sort of money it would certainly want to be in perfect condition and have an immaculate dealer service history.

Cheers, Mark

I don't know much about Discos but a friend warned me that if I ever decided to get one, get an after 94 because the pre 94 where supposed to be riddled with faults, and the post 94 had something like 130 "improvements" without changing the model.
Shane

Hi Alex.

I had a 94 Disco for a couple of years & it was like owning a Harley.
Everyone has an opinion on how bad they are!
Mine had a 3.9V8i & a lot of work done to it for outback travel & had had a hard life. Watch out for the obvious oil leaks from everywhere, blown head gaskets, broken exhaust manifold studs, dodgy 2nd gear, broken body & engine mounts, worn uni joints etc.

I think $6000 is a bit much I'd only pay $3000 tops for one of these in good nick, then turn it into a rock crawling monster, & don't stray far from someone who knows how to fix it when it breaks down - it will!

Alex

I own a defender so have been through the landrover mill.


Try and find a 98 mod for that price or close.

in either diesel or v8 they where a good thing.


Cheers Axle.

Hi Alex,
I sold my 94 Disco September last year.Mine was a V8 manual with 204K and I sold it for $3000. There was a model change in 94, the early ones are called pre MA and can be identified by they don't have a glove box or lights in the rear bumper bar.Mine was the early model and I owned it for 5 years and had a good run out of it. I replaced mine with a TD5 Disco and am happy with it.
from Marty.

Hi Alex,

I had a 98 Mk I V8 by which time the faults had been dealt with. Not sure when the dodgy ones were dealt with. Maybe 94? but is this before or after? Anyway, mine was a lovely car. Very capable and I had no probs at all other than it's thirst.

btw, agree $6000 sounds a bit steep. I'd've thought you could get a 98 model for that.Have a Google for Car Point or Car Sales and that will give you a good idea of values.