Putting my feet in the water

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Dofreedom7

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• Feb 28, 2018

• #1

Hi all, I'm a LandyZone virgin, but not new to spreading knuckle blood and swearwords over a few projects in the past. One of the reasons for joining this exalted forum is the fact that I am going to buy a Discovery 2 Landmark or ES Premium in the near future before prices rise too high. I would like to ask what to look out for, what needs to have been done, what to avoid etc. I also know that my knowledge is not the best when it comes to these lumps of utilitarian Britishness.
Thanks in advance
Ian

 

Hellastony

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Essex and Pelion, Greece

• Feb 28, 2018

• #2

See here for a buying guide
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/handy-buying-alarm-info.311291/

and get somebody with a Nanocom nearby you to plug it in for you BEFORE you part with your money. If the purchaser won't let you plug it in walk away......!!!!

Tony

 

neilly

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• Feb 28, 2018

• #3

Hi Ian,

Welcome to the Looneyzone,

You may find this useful, open the attachment for buying info.

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/handy-buying-alarm-info.311291/

Anytrhing else shout out, But I highly suggest taking someone who knows the D2 along to look at any prospective purchase.

Good luck

Cheers

 

brian47

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Bridgend, Mid Glam. Somebody's got to live here.

• Feb 28, 2018

• #4

neilly said:

Hi Ian,

Welcome to the Looneyzone,

You may find this useful, open the attachment for buying info.

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/handy-buying-alarm-info.311291/

Anytrhing else shout out, But I highly suggest taking someone who knows the D2 along to look at any prospective purchase.

Good luck

Cheers

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You got there just before me.
I was going to give him all those links, and in addition that he should remember to check for rust, in particular around the rear cross member. Any Disco 2 is going to be at least 14 years old now, but those in good condition are still holding their prices somewhat.

 

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Dofreedom7

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• Feb 28, 2018

• #5

Thanks for the good advice and help guys, looneyzone, I like that, afew people have called me similar for even thinking about buying any type of Landy.

 

Disco1BFG

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Buxton

• Feb 28, 2018

• #6

D2 are a fine tool if looked after. Chassis rust is the PITA

Try and add a Nanocom to your tool box as soon as you can - it'll save you a fortune

 

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Dofreedom7

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• Apr 17, 2018

• #7

Hi all, I have narrowed down a few Landmarks. Auto or manual, whats best? have a Nanocom now. is there an idiots guide to deciphering it on the net anywhere?
thanks

Ian

 

Feathers McGraw

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• Apr 17, 2018

• #8

Dofreedom7 said:

Auto or manual, whats best?

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Auto is not better than manual and vice versa. They are different and it depends on what you prefer. I have an auto, I like the more laid back feel it seems to promote. Just test drive and see what you like.