buying a disco

Hi, having sold my money pit that was a freeloader i am lookin to buy a disco. Is there anything i should look out for when considering one?
thanks

rust.


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Disco's have two gear levers

What's your budget? Recent TD5 or 200/300 tdi???

hi, my budget is about 3 to 3and a half grand, i have seen a few td5s for this money but i think it is likely to be a 300 tdi. any major problens to look out for?

The bloke I bought mine off sold it cause he bought a better one.It was a 300 tdi auto n reg and it was mint.The guy he bought it off had it from new 50 k all service history and he had no family so rear seats still had showroom covers on them.He paid £2400 for it He had it for a year and then wrote it off.Im still gutted.

have a look on Auto Trader UK - Buy & Sell New & Used Cars, Car Loans, Car Insurance but also consider going to an auction, you can pick up seriously good deals, better than ne were else at auctions! BUT make sure, if your going to a auction, to take some one who knows there stuff with you i.e a mechanic! have a look ere Brightwells > Homepage

It really is a buyers market at the moment and so a bargain could be just around the corner. I have little knowledge of the TD5 but the the 300tdi is probably the best bet considering your budget. Early ones had cam belt issues but that should be long gone, second gear on the R380 gearbox is a little weak, check everything electrical as something simple as the central locking not working could cost money and headaches.

As already mentioned RUST inner front wings, rear seat belt anchorages, boot floor and anything else you can check, the old magnet trick is good for finding hole filled with fibreglass and filler.

The rest is usual i.e leaks ect, anything from the gearbox/transfer box may indicate they have been run dry?

Without doubt there are many on this forum with loads more experience so watch this space,

regards

Dave