brian47
Well-Known Member
I don't know about the Rangie, but our mate @neilly has done a pretty good buyer's guide on the Disco 2 which you'll find at:-
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/handy-buying-alarm-info.311291/
Gary, @gstuart has also done a good guide for the Disco 3:-
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/buyers-guide.312800/
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/handy-buying-alarm-info.311291/
Gary, @gstuart has also done a good guide for the Disco 3:-
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/buyers-guide.312800/
Land Pig
Member
Excellent thanks for the reply
Ha ha, so neither a Disco nor a Rangie, good luck with it whatever ...
Land Pig
Member
Haha. No, I seen the freelander and loved it. Should be more economical and hopefully more reliable than the others
Check in our Freelander section for the priority checks etc. ...
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Land Pig
Member
None of us buy a Land Rover for the reliability. It’s part of their charmDo you think your username should be Flying Pig?
Turboman
Mab An Gov
In fact, all mine have been fairly reliable, at least as much as other 4wds. I look after them, though.
Land Pig
Member
Makes all the difference looking after them properly
Turboman
Mab An Gov
It does. Being an older design, they require a bit more maintenance and regular checking than many owners are used to now.
And while they are a strong vehicle, massive levels of abuse will also take a toll on condition over time.
hope u don’t mind me saying, “ but never a truer word spoken “ regarding maintenance,
where i’ve stepped up to a disco and the extra things required , inc preventative maintenance which i’ve always felt plays dividends in the long run
Turboman
Mab An Gov
I was thinking more of the older vehicles, but the same applies to later models.
In my opinion, it is a shame that Landrover have abandoned some of the serviceable components on the newer models, in favour of "sealed for life" units.
indeed and know where ur coming from, ive got that sealed for life gearbox statement in my owners manual, alas in reality it’s around the 60,000 miles it’s now recommended to replace the ATF oil and filter pan
there Lifeguard ATF oil is around £22 per litre , there’s a few other equivalent ZF approved ATF oils around which many use , unfortunately read where some have used dexron oil in the 6HP and done some serious damage , or garages not knowing how to change the ATF oils correctly
shame there isn’t any grease points like there use to be on the prop UJs etc, also having to measure the diff oils for front and back, what ever happened to the level plugs , lol
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Abandoning greasable UJs was just silly, especially the double cardon joints on V8 D2s which are right beside a massive exhaust box.
If I had such a vehicle, I would fit aftermarket greasable ones every time one failed.
