I THINK I have decided to replace my old, Yr. 2000, Disco 2 TD5. I bought it new and am very attached to it, but think that, in view of the fact I am not capable - talent or age-wise - of welding or repairing, then it is time to pension it off to ensure that, at my age, I have a reliable car that I do not have to worry about!. The question is, how to do this?
It has always been very carefully maintained with genuine LR parts whenever possible, right up to last month when I replaced the radiator 'cos it had a slight leak from the top, the alternator 'cos it started showing 'the red light' intermittently and the harness 'cos I there was a hesitation on hard acceleration. So many parts have been replaced it must be a mock-up of a LR parts shop!!! Oh! and it has got a full galvanised Designa chassis on it, too, and a LR dog guard and two sets of alloy wheels and Tyres (all only part-worn), one for winter and one for summer driving. All systems are working well - ACE Air suspension as these have been done when and as necessary. After 18 years, the service history file ( includes just about everything you can imagine ) is THICK! I could go on and on but the fact is, the last MOT (FEB) said that the front inner wing was showing signs of corrosion and I know that the rear door is starting to corrode, too. Replacing parts is one thing but paying for welding is another and that is not going to be last body-work corrosion that will show its face! Now, what do I do with it?
1. Sending it for scrap seems criminal.
2. I cannot see a dealer wanting to take it either, except for scrap!
3. Ebay? Although it is running very well, and always has done, it has to be accepted that the engine (WHICH IS THE ORIGINAL) has done 251,000 plus, will not go on forever and the car should therefore be sold as 'FOR PARTS'. Likewise, the gearbox is the ORIGINAL and working well. What sort of fair price would I ask for it?
4. Me breaking it and selling the parts individually is a non starter!
What would you people suggest I do with it??
It has always been very carefully maintained with genuine LR parts whenever possible, right up to last month when I replaced the radiator 'cos it had a slight leak from the top, the alternator 'cos it started showing 'the red light' intermittently and the harness 'cos I there was a hesitation on hard acceleration. So many parts have been replaced it must be a mock-up of a LR parts shop!!! Oh! and it has got a full galvanised Designa chassis on it, too, and a LR dog guard and two sets of alloy wheels and Tyres (all only part-worn), one for winter and one for summer driving. All systems are working well - ACE Air suspension as these have been done when and as necessary. After 18 years, the service history file ( includes just about everything you can imagine ) is THICK! I could go on and on but the fact is, the last MOT (FEB) said that the front inner wing was showing signs of corrosion and I know that the rear door is starting to corrode, too. Replacing parts is one thing but paying for welding is another and that is not going to be last body-work corrosion that will show its face! Now, what do I do with it?
1. Sending it for scrap seems criminal.
2. I cannot see a dealer wanting to take it either, except for scrap!
3. Ebay? Although it is running very well, and always has done, it has to be accepted that the engine (WHICH IS THE ORIGINAL) has done 251,000 plus, will not go on forever and the car should therefore be sold as 'FOR PARTS'. Likewise, the gearbox is the ORIGINAL and working well. What sort of fair price would I ask for it?
4. Me breaking it and selling the parts individually is a non starter!
What would you people suggest I do with it??
