aerofabrique
Active Member
97 pre egr manual dse
Preferably in green - have one if you want it 😃
Preferably in green - have one if you want it 😃
freemonkey
New Member
Yep I have a 1997 2.5 diesel manual and can't fault it, check all electrics are working correctly check air suspension works correctly suspension air bags need changing every few years but are cheep enough and easy to do yourself
aerofabrique
Active Member
Petrol or lpg v8s can be hit or miss for a number of reasons. You'll find arguments for both petrol and diesel but imo diesel is more reliable and more effcient....and wont drown in uk floods!
bencorkill
Well-Known Member
My disco v8 has done 165k 145k of that on LPG still going relatively strong, theres lots of different lpg systems do abit of research on brand before you buy
yes and yes and no
My disco v8 has done 165k 145k of that on LPG still going relatively strong, theres lots of different lpg systems do abit of research on brand before you buy
I will, thanks!
That's the facts then ha :0)
Think a 300 Tdi is the way to go then!
But I do like the look and luxury of the P38!!! What to do??
bencorkill
Well-Known Member
That's the facts then ha :0)
Think a 300 Tdi is the way to go then!
But I do like the look and luxury of the P38!!! What to do??
Go for a 300 or v8 disco imho far less to go wrong, P38 has so much electronics that can have problems, but thats just my view, i was considering p38 over my disco. But now i got the disco never looked back as i have been able to do all jobs on it that need doing dont think i have the technologies or patience for p38 electronics haha
Go for a 300 or v8 disco imho far less to go wrong, P38 has so much electronics that can have problems, but thats just my view, i was considering p38 over my disco. But now i got the disco never looked back as i have been able to do all jobs on it that need doing dont think i have the technologies or patience for p38 electronics haha
What's your mpg like on the disco v8?
bencorkill
Well-Known Member
i get 11mpg around town, and 16ish on a run but my lpg system needs a retune, i will be expecting about 11 town and 18/20 on run but take into consideration a gallon of lpg about £3.50, mines a auto would get higher on manual + i enjoy the noise pedal to much haha
bencorkill
Well-Known Member
You know you want to come to the dark side!
Buy a later p38. Most of the problems were sorted.
The most comfortable 4x4 on the market.
4 wheel TC post 99 is worth having.
If you can find one a 2001 MY. At the end some models were loaded with extras.
My own pref is for a diesel. Cheap to run.
Maintenance is everything. Buy from an enthusiast where the vehicle has been well maintained.
The most comfortable 4x4 on the market.
4 wheel TC post 99 is worth having.
If you can find one a 2001 MY. At the end some models were loaded with extras.
My own pref is for a diesel. Cheap to run.
Maintenance is everything. Buy from an enthusiast where the vehicle has been well maintained.
Then don't get the Vee. Like all aluminium engines they are very sensitive to heat. One long clime too many and you've got a blown gasket. If fate hates you, slipped liners to boot.
There is a reason Buick mothballed the engine, it wouldn't pass their durability tests.
