General observation

I'm still trying to find a decent Discovery 300tdi pre 1997, and have looked at about 15 different ones to date - so far nothing worth buying.

Without exception, not one of the owners knew if the hi-low and difflock worked properly, and only one had any idea what the "little stick at the front" does!


Is this really the state of things.....

I wouldn't be put off looking at a shopping trolley, chances are they get 'put in' for servicing and haven't been trashed off-road pulling 5 tonne farm trailers.

You could always get a hefty discount for not having looked after transfer box..........

Fair comment - but Jeeesh, no wonder the 4x4 brigade have a bad name....

Unfortunately it's people like that that meant I don't have difflock on my early TD5 - too confusing on the 900yard journey to the school gates and back

I have to admit the most mine does at the mo is the school run shopping etc, but was bought because I love um and have wanted one for YEARS.., and I could afford to buy one outright and not have to be ripped off with credit ... as I have been with most of my other vehicles... Also I feel secure and safe and feel my family are safe also..

We are starting to go camping this year so what better..?? (£200 as opposed to £600, to stay in a static, also I can upsticks and away to go wherever I please.. Loads of freedom to explore and not limited by tarmac...)

PS

I did know what the diff lock was for and checked it before buying, was a little stiff but it worked, although the seller did admit to it not getting used...

I'm sure it's a false sense of security Murkster: I don't think they come anywhere near the top of the list for safety and security.... maybe you should buy a Hummer

where you going camping murky, we are off to shell island at easter if anyone fancies coming. i will be in..................................





































the yella disco

yella disco said:

where you going camping murky, we are off to shell island at easter if anyone fancies coming. i will be in..................................





































the yella disco

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I'm going the other way that day, sorry.

I read that as "we're off to shell Easter Island"

we may be down to bala over easter. maybe a day out at barmouth.
poss nip over to mochras so you can buy me a pint?

If anyone is at Mersea Island I'll see yer there. Waldegraves .... you won't miss the Disco!

Not going camping until July, St Ives Cornwall looking forward to it, not sure how it will be with 3 children in tow and the missus.. always had a static/room before...

Prices have forced the tent though.... saving £400 over a static..!!!