Here is the local ad for a Disco:
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2147421871.html

Other than the color I really like the look of the Land Rovers - I've always been a fan, even the old Series ones...

Now, how about the reliability and cost of keeping these toys on the road. Can you work on them yourself of do you need to see your local dealer for every little thing?!

Compare that to a very similar Jeep Cherokee also available locally at nearly the same mileage and pretty close price:
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2147473838.html

Opinions welcome -

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1987 Mercedes 300SDL; SOLD
1985 Mercedes 300D; SOLD
2006 Honda Pilot - wife's ride; 122K;
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser - 3X locked; 182K

From what i've heard from owners and read online if you can handle a wrench then you can fix most things. There are some computer diagnostic situations but not too many especially on the Series 1s (of which I like the 98 LSEs the most.)

Here is a good place to find information.
http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/




And now sit back and prepare to weather the storm of "they are junk" comments

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

they are junk

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TC
Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

Even Clarkson says it! Obviously you know which one will give you less problems.

Funny, I have a much nicer and lower mileage '98 Cherokee I'm reconditioning for sale right now and plan on pricing it almost a grand less than the one you're listing. PM sent. The XJ the best value Jeep chassis right now as far as I'm concerned.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

I had a 92 Cherokee for about 10 years and 100k miles (winter beater/ski car). I can't say I liked it or enjoyed driving it, but it was dirt cheap to operate and it was reliable (even though I neglected it). The 4.0 engine is pretty sturdy, but the rest of it was pretty cheap/flimsy. I'm not a fan of the brakes or handling, it's basically a truck, but it does go through the snow pretty well with decent M&S tires.

This is what I would really like to have, but he wants nearly $10K:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2145792200.html

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1987 Mercedes 300SDL; SOLD
1985 Mercedes 300D; SOLD
2006 Honda Pilot - wife's ride; 122K;
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser - 3X locked; 182K

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2147052377.html

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

X2, that's the one I'd have

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

That's probably the most practical of the Land Rover brand and it still ate $5600 in 18 months. Amazing. I'm assuming the lift kit means the air suspension is gone.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

From what I have seen around here a very specific type of person drives a Land Rover.......and their other car is likely and Audi......

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

Does that mean I need to buy a Land Rover now

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

Always liked the 95 LWB classics...not too sure about that 4.2 liter engine though. Again research is paramount.

http://www.eastcoastrover.com/Thanas.html
http://www.eastcoastrover.com/RoverV8.html

Also Yes, Old Man Emu on the advertised 95 is coil spring suspension (Really not worth dealing with the original air setup)

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

I wouldn't drive a used Land Rover if one were given to me - is how negatively I feel about their reliability/costs to operate. Too risky....

No way I'd buy a Jeep that old. Way too many problems with 'em that old.

Just my assessment of those two....

Some of these Discos had serious engine problems. They used an engine build method like the old Chevy Vega did where the amount of precision in lining up the cylinders was critical and in many cases was not done as it should have been.

There is a great deal of info about this on line. Most owners refer to it as head gasket failure but it seems to be much worse than than.

I understand Land Rover repaired a lot of these, so check for paperwork to see if this engine has been fixed or if this is one of the engines in question.

The other aspect is parts. I do see more than a few late style (97+) Cherokees at PNP. I am currently poping out the sheet metal on one to get it back on the road. In 97 the body and the interior was changed. It is quite an improvement from the earlier interior. I'd also question about fuel milage. Cherokees vary from 18 mpg to 22 mph on the highway. I don't know what the Land Rovers get.
Tom