Financially I'd say it's a no-no. But if there are other considerations, maybe. Perhaps it has some sentimental value, or you want to get into welding and it's a good project. Or you could do it over time so long as it's not your only transport. Only you can say......:)

It's not hard to "alter" the trim level to suit what you want and over time many things may not be now how a particular vehicle left the factory. Air suspension changed to springs, stereo systems replaced, cruise control added. And those are just some of the more common things. Just saying like...

Okay, just to potentially throw a spanner into this thread, can anyone say what happens when you call your insurance and tell them you've had a remap? Of course I know you should tell them, I also probably know there'll be some that don't on the assumption that it's not likely to be checked in...

If it's going to have little use, then obviously miles per gallon isn't a great concern. to be honest any Discovery will do the job just fine. As indeed will a Defender. I would look for something you're happy with, money-wise and get the best (meaning rust free) example. If bells and whistles...

Ebay seems to have everything on it and as shops and other retail outlets close, sometimes it's the only way to get hold of things without driving halfway across the country, especially if you live at the back of beyond. BUT I am a great believer in buying locally and I do so whenever I can...

discodrivercumbria - the kettle is on. Don't forget that here in the southern hemisphere you have to stir your tea anti-clockwise. Steviecops, no I can't split the lot because you just want the snake belt as discodrivercumbria is coming for it. But if you like you can send me the money for...

Hi, I've got two conkers, a snake belt and a 1961 two shilling coin for sale. I don't want to pay anybody for advertising it, so I've put it on here as a job lot. Anybody offering more than £20 is welcome to pick it up at my address which is 31 All Black Avenue, Auckland, New Zealand.

I have often used my TD5 for trips up and down the M6. Cruising at 60 is a doddle and not at all strained. At 70, there's a little more noise (turn the radio up) but still all in control. At 80, things are a bit strained, the car is saying "Whaddya think I am, a Merc?" You need some Led Zep on...

All the above just leads me to believe the prices they charge are totally random.

You do get a more civilised beast. But they are more complicated and you correctly say that things can go wrong. My advice would be to go for a rear spring version with no ACE and no sunroofs. There's a lot of potential problems gone. The springs work nearly as well as the air, the roll bars the...

The performance is what it is. They're no Ferrari and there's usually a bit of a flat spot that manifests itself when you pull away, although that's easy to get used to so you don't fall foul of it, or you can have it tuned out. If the performance is below par for other TD5's, it's usually...

Sorry to nudge in on your love-in chaps, but reading the original post, I thought what's wrong with an ultra violet pen, mark your postcode or something that'll trace it back to you. Another possibility is Smartwater. This comes as standard with some vehicles, such as Honda motorcycles. That...

Maybe when someone put an aftermarket stereo in, the wires were fiddled with. What actually would be the original equipment for your vehicle? Mine has that head unit, it works okay and the wheel controls work. Although the sound isn't bad, I find the CD player can jump without too much effort on...

As 200tdy ayre says, check that chassis at the rear, then check it again. If it's sound and everything else being equal, a price of around five grand I think is not out of the way. You can get them cheaper but it's worth paying a bit more for a good 'un.

Sure I've seen a few threads on this before, a search may turn up trumps.

Whatever engine you fancy, the more important thing with a 2000-ish Discovery is to get your self under the car, especially at the rear and have a good look at the chassis. the MPG will pale into insignificance if you end up scrapping it at the next MOT or paying the GDP of a small country to...

Aha, okay for sale day only then really.

Can't you get cans of spray to do this from Halfrauds or your local auto shop? Don't know about filling any pitting but would make it the right colour again.

The dealer will want to make a bit on your car as well as the new one you're getting. I would have thought it would be worth a bit more too, but it's simpler to just trade it in and that's what the dealer is counting on. Ideally you should just buy the Freelander without a part exchange and...

You're all too late. Summer's over and you'll be cranking up the heater.