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FrogFart

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• Apr 10, 2006

• #1

I'm still trying to find a decent Discovery 300tdi pre 1997, and have looked at about 15 different ones to date - so far nothing worth buying.

Without exception, not one of the owners knew if the hi-low and difflock worked properly, and only one had any idea what the "little stick at the front" does!


Is this really the state of things.....

 

l3on

New Member

• Apr 10, 2006

• #2

I wouldn't be put off looking at a shopping trolley, chances are they get 'put in' for servicing and haven't been trashed off-road pulling 5 tonne farm trailers.

You could always get a hefty discount for not having looked after transfer box..........

 

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FrogFart

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• Apr 10, 2006

• #3

Fair comment - but Jeeesh, no wonder the 4x4 brigade have a bad name....

 

l3on

New Member

• Apr 10, 2006

• #4

Unfortunately it's people like that that meant I don't have difflock on my early TD5 - too confusing on the 900yard journey to the school gates and back

 

Murkster

New Member

• Apr 10, 2006

• #5

I have to admit the most mine does at the mo is the school run shopping etc, but was bought because I love um and have wanted one for YEARS.., and I could afford to buy one outright and not have to be ripped off with credit ... as I have been with most of my other vehicles... Also I feel secure and safe and feel my family are safe also..

We are starting to go camping this year so what better..?? (£200 as opposed to £600, to stay in a static, also I can upsticks and away to go wherever I please.. Loads of freedom to explore and not limited by tarmac...)

PS

I did know what the diff lock was for and checked it before buying, was a little stiff but it worked, although the seller did admit to it not getting used...

 

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FrogFart

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• Apr 10, 2006

• #6

I'm sure it's a false sense of security Murkster: I don't think they come anywhere near the top of the list for safety and security.... maybe you should buy a Hummer

 

yella

New Member

• Apr 10, 2006

• #7

where you going camping murky, we are off to shell island at easter if anyone fancies coming. i will be in..................................





































the yella disco

 

l3on

New Member

• Apr 10, 2006

• #8

yella disco said:

where you going camping murky, we are off to shell island at easter if anyone fancies coming. i will be in..................................





































the yella disco

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I'm going the other way that day, sorry.

 

8{|>

New Member

• Apr 11, 2006

• #9

I read that as "we're off to shell Easter Island"

 

ormus

New Member

• Apr 11, 2006

• #10

we may be down to bala over easter. maybe a day out at barmouth.
poss nip over to mochras so you can buy me a pint?

 

Sheddy

New Member

• Apr 11, 2006

• #11

If anyone is at Mersea Island I'll see yer there. Waldegraves .... you won't miss the Disco!

 

Murkster

New Member

• Apr 15, 2006

• #12

Not going camping until July, St Ives Cornwall looking forward to it, not sure how it will be with 3 children in tow and the missus.. always had a static/room before...

Prices have forced the tent though.... saving £400 over a static..!!!