Disco 2000TD5

I had the same model for quite a while, I now have a 2006 Prado GXL 120 series & to be honest, I still miss the Disco every day!
$12,000.00 sounds to be a very good price if it is a good vehicle.
My only real advice prior to purchase is to make sure that you have a reliable & knowledgable service workshop, as that was the only reason that I sold mine.

I've owned a Rangie and 2 Disco's, both series 1. My son bought the last one from me, just drove it through the outback Darwin and it didn't miss a beat. No experience with Disco II's
HOWEVER I found that the more remote I went, the more difficult it was to source parts. Last time we were in Darwin there was no Landrover Parts supplier - all parts had to come from i/state. Same in the SA outback.
Now, the worst that's ever meant to us was that we once had a 24 hour wait for a new water pump to be flown in. I always made sure we carried spare filters and hoses, because they simply are not easily available in the bush.
PS. A great Landy parts supplier - Karcraft Aust, Silverwater Syd. They will o/nite parts everywhere and are by far the cheapest I've ever come across.

Thanks Guys.

Probably he has got a good deal, we will get a NRMA inspection and go from there.

Thanks again

Cheers Robert

GDay I had a 2004 Disco 2 TD5 chipped and bigger intercooler. Mine was a manual had 180k on it when I sold it. I didn't have any issues with mine electrically. Just oil leaks which drove me insane. And I had to reseal the rear top windows & replace the rear carg windows. Apart from that Great car. Excellent on diesel. A very capable 4WD. I wood have brought a new D4. but the price tag put them out of my reach.

I had a 2001 manual, and then changed to an 03 auto which I still have.

Very comfortable and capable car.

I'd replace all hoses - cooling, power steering, auto transmission before going on a remote trip. I just had some fluid leaks fixed - transfer case, rocker cover.

Mine has 165,000 kms and still feels solid. I don't know how long the engine lasts though. It has been given a real hammering. The strength of the drive train and suspension isn't bettered by any of the common offerings.

Hi Escapesilv

Our experience has been quite negative from friends and club members with them.

Just lots of constant annoying problems - towed 2 of them home.

That was the series that prompted the statement from Birdsville garage in a 2003 4wd mag which went something like this , 45% of cars needing repairs in Birdsville were Landrovers , but only 5% of cars travelling thru were Landrovers".