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colin2496

New Member

• Jul 19, 2009

• #1

I have my choices down to two USA Disco's they are both the similar specs and condition. One is a 2002 SE with 88000 miles on the other 2003 with 122000 miles which would be the better buy? Is the 2003 model that much better than the 2002 were there lots of changes or was it cosmetic.

Any help welcome

Cheers

 

nathan5346

Well-Known Member

• Jul 19, 2009

• #2

122000 or 88000 miles? ermm let me think

 

listerdiesel

Well-Known Member

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• Jul 19, 2009

• #3

A good older one with lower mileage should be a better buy, but it does depend on how it has been treated and serviced.

The higher-mileage one could have been doing freeway driving, while the lower mileage one could have been round the streets all the time.

Check the service history, the one that has the most complete record and has them all from the same dealer is the one I would tend to lean towards.

Peter

 

Last edited: Jul 20, 2009

robhew86

Well-Known Member

• Jul 19, 2009

• #4

colin2496 said:

I have my choices down to two USA Disco's they are both the similar specs and condition. One is a 2002 SE with 88000 miles on the other 2003 with 122000 miles which would be the better buy? Is the 2003 model that much better than the 2002 were there lots of changes or was it cosmetic.

Any help welcome

Cheers

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What's the difference in prices?

 

MartinK

New Member

• Jul 19, 2009

• #5

Agree with above. Go for overall condition, and obvious tender loving care. A well looked after Disco is better than an abused Disco...

 

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colin2496

New Member

• Jul 19, 2009

• #6

2003 is $1000 higher but maybe able to haggle? both fsh both have owned for about 6 years?

 

robhew86

Well-Known Member

• Jul 19, 2009

• #7

It's difficult to say without seeing both and comparing back to back, it doesnt really make sence the 2003 is $1000 more, yet only 1 year newer and done well over the 100k marker... unless the 2002 is very well priced.

If it's a good'un i'd go for the 2002

 

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colin2496

New Member

• Jul 19, 2009

• #8

Ok well i'll let you know how i get on, chatting on here has sorta confirmed what i was thinking

 

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colin2496

New Member

• Jul 20, 2009

• #9

I am still trying to work out the changes on the 2003 models was it just the head lights and front bumper or was it more major than than?

 

biggeeeee

Retired - Living the dream

• Jul 20, 2009

• #10

There were apparently over 300 engineering changes as well

2003 Land Rover Discovery review, specs, price quote

 

thebiglad

Well-Known Member

• Jul 20, 2009

• #11

If the service histories are good on both vehicles, I would negotiate hard to get the $1000 off the 2003 car and go for that.

My reasoning is that both cars will do a good job, 122,000mls for a modern engine well looked after is nothing, but the evolved nature of the post 2003 "facelift" cars is worth having.

2003/04 Discoveries are some of the best out there, imo.