Do I do it?

cbrr3 · Jan 15, 2010

Hi there,

I have long looked at all Land Rovers with envy and now may just take the plunge on a Disco 1 that needs some TLC to get it back on the road.

So, just thought I'd introduce myself and say 'Hi'.

Other hobbies are gliding and motorboats.

Regards
Rob

landybird · Jan 15, 2010

Do it, you know you want to

:welcome2:

DomEllis · Jan 15, 2010

What kind of TLC? A hug and a polish of the headlights, or a new rear floor, inner wings, head gasket and clutch?

jimbot90 · Jan 15, 2010

ow do duk,gerrit bort!

kwhajh · Jan 15, 2010

If its your 1st, watch how much tlc is required or you will go bankrupt and bald!!!

cbrr3 · Jan 16, 2010

Thanks for the warm welcome.

The possible purchase is a '93 Disco1 200Tdi, needs a new O/S wing and door, 106k miles with no history:doh:

Was a Class C write off (BER) so as well as the above work, I need to factor in transport costs to/from Stoke-Derby for VIC etc

Inner wings/sills OK, floor had some previous welding but sound, engine clean and sweet, no sun roof

700 quid

I'll be going to look at it on Tuesday if it's still available.

hammy2909 · Jan 16, 2010

You can get a fully running MOT'd disco for that. I'd walk away if it needs that. Or offer him £300. Also, even if it's cat C, i think you have to get some paperwork done on it?

DomEllis · Jan 16, 2010

£700 seems way too much! I'd say £2-300 at the very most.

cbrr3 · Jan 16, 2010

Thanks for the Heads up peeps but where should I be looking to get my first Disco for that kind of money?

I scour LRM/LRO/LRI and they are all top dollar prices as I'd expect but even the local Autotrader has similar prices and less choice.

Advice greatly received.

Rob

fanatic · Jan 16, 2010

ebay/brightwells auctions

Titan · Jan 17, 2010

A mate of mine recently bought a 96 Disco for £350, the ignition barrel was ripped out after someone tried to nick it & it needed a tyre. Lovely it was, he sold it to another mate after he sorted it for £700.

They can be found, mostly by word of mouth with other LR owners.

TK90 · Jan 17, 2010

DO IT i did and didnt lookback went on to get a 90 and then moved away from the 4x4 scene but no regrets BET IM BACK 1 DAY

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