Need advice on Disco purchase!

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Ballistix

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Hi all, new here, I hope some peeps might be able to help.

I need to get a 4x4 for my wife to pull a horse box. I'm guessing we need something that can pull two horses in a ivor williams type trailer.

I really do not want to spend a lot of cash, up to 2K. I've found an N rege 300tdi with 140K on the clock, Diesel.

It has a diff lock as far as I can see, it also has a welding job under both the rear wheel arches, seen when opening the door. Sills seem OK, is there anything else I should be looking for?

Any help much appreciated. How long do these engines run for or am I asking for trouble for a Disco of this age?

Regards,
T
 
your about the 10 millionth person to ask that question, do a search there's plenty of info here
 
Sean said:
your about the 10 millionth person to ask that question, do a search there's plenty of info here
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I am not trying to be rude but the search function is not the best here. As a new member I have tried searching for some things on several occasions and never find what I am looking for (manual winder in a 200tdi window is broken) but I'm afraid to ask because you usually get a response like above :(
 
Vegeta said:
I am not trying to be rude but the search function is not the best here. As a new member I have tried searching for some things on several occasions and never find what I am looking for (manual winder in a 200tdi window is broken) but I'm afraid to ask because you usually get a response like above :(
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Dont woory about it.I post on here all the time and most of my questions are covered 10 times over.If no one posts wouldnt be much of a forum would it.:welcome2:
 
first of all you need a thick skin on here , youll learn they are not all sarcastic (vivnap its his nature nice cuddly no doubt ) DO YOU WANT IT ? yes ok do you need it ?eeerrrmmmmmm how much you gonna spend cheap or dear , if its the former it starts , runs and drives expect rot in the boot area sills and inner wings and be prepared to spend sometimes a little sometimes a lot . DEAR ? up to you ask other owners of the year model your after same as any other motor luvely when they are going basta*ds when they dont
 
Vegeta said:
I am not trying to be rude but the search function is not the best here. As a new member I have tried searching for some things on several occasions and never find what I am looking for (manual winder in a 200tdi window is broken) but I'm afraid to ask because you usually get a response like above :(
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with respect, it's just taken me less than 20 seconds to find (using the forum search) numerous threads containing questions and answers almost identical to yours - what's the point of answering the same questions over and over again simply because people can't be arsed to figure out how the search works ?

welcome to LZ btw :)
 
Sean upsetting the noobs again...

dont wory about the engine... worry about the chassis crumbling in to rust and dust, have a good poke about underneath with yer screwdriver and a torch before you buy.
 
........ and the load area under the rear carpet

see you've made me feel guilty fer not being elpfull now

tut - this is a repeat
 
well i certainly would of thought for your budget you should be able to pick up something in fairly goo d condition but get the 300 tdi as they are very good look out for boot floors inner outter sills inner wing check for rust everywhere
 
Sean said:
has charlesY given up trying to get back onto LZ batten ?
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I think so... I havent spoke to him a few months now, I should give him a call really...

Shame, he's an asset to the community. Can PM his details if you want to try to help him. It were a mystery to me...
 
battenberg said:
I think so... I havent spoke to him a few months now, I should give him a call really...

Shame, he's an asset to the community. Can PM his details if you want to try to help him. It were a mystery to me...
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i'd apreciate that, i miss his words of wisdom
 
[smile] Bring back Uncle Charles - yeh! [/smile]
[smile] Bring back Uncle Charles - yeh! [/smile]
[smile] Bring back Uncle Charles - yeh! [/smile]
[smile] Bring back Uncle Charles - yeh! [/smile]
[smile] Bring back Uncle Charles - yeh! [/smile]
[smile] Bring back Uncle Charles - yeh! [/smile]
[smile] Bring back Uncle Charles - yeh! [/smile]
[smile] Bring back Uncle Charles - yeh! [/smile]
 
Don't worry about it, I'm use to people like Sean, I'm a "n00b" on this forum but not others. I did search and it bought back such a generic load of rubbish I'd thought I'd ask, I'll certainly be lifting the carpets :)

T
 
Try and find one with a stuck Hi/Lo Diff lock lever. They are reasonably easy to free off and are a good bargaining point if vendor doesnt know how easy it is... (sound of sucking air) "looks like the gearbox is fooked, thats goin to cost £500 to put right".....

On a more serious note. look for staining around all the rear windows - the seals harden and crack.
 
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