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dan discovery

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• Feb 19, 2024

• #1

A quandary...

should I buy (i) 2017 HSE Lux 55,000 miles with three previous owners from approved dealer - should I worry over the high previous ownership over 6-7 years? It's an ideal colour and configuration.

The alternative is an HSE 2017 with 45,000 approved with one owner but less interesting all round!

Thanks,

Dan Discovery.

 

Western Slope Rover

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• Feb 19, 2024

• #2

I'd suggest looking for a nice Toyota Land Cruiser.

That way you'll have a real car.

Your welcome.

 

Badger688

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• Feb 19, 2024

• #3

I think your going to get 3 choices to your question??

1. Yes

2. No

3. Your choice


Kev

 

saxavordian

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• Feb 19, 2024

• #4

I would go for the first one and join the Regret Club.
Second one seems boring and run in, more likely last longer than the first one.
Best option wait for better opinions who suffer from driving the vehicle to guage.
Besides welcome to landyzone fireplace for dinner at eight.

 

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Gord Wedman

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• Feb 19, 2024

• #5

If the first one was serviced at Land Rover dealerships you should be able to get service history based on VIN. Then you can see if it had recurring problems and also if it as regularly serviced.

 

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lynall

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• Feb 19, 2024

• #6

What engine?

 

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dan discovery

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• Feb 19, 2024

• #7

lynall said:

What engine?

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Td6 on both, sorry should have said!

 

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dan discovery

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• Feb 19, 2024

• #8

Td6 3.0 litre engines in both, sorry should have said.

 

Firebobby1

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• Feb 20, 2024

• #9

Also do a MOT check on the reg number, you will get an idea of how it's been looked after.

 

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lynall

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• Feb 20, 2024

• #10

dan discovery said:

Td6 3.0 litre engines in both, sorry should have said.

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You might want to do some research on the TD6 SDV6 3.0 engine and possible crankshaft issues.

As said above by @Firebobby1 defo do an mot check, you can see straight away if they have been scrimpng on tyres/brakes etc, and if that is the case you have to ask yourself, what else have they scrimped on?

 

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lynall

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• Feb 20, 2024

• #11

Dan I have just had a look on youtube, and searched for Discovery 5 engine issues, lots of the vids are not just engine issues, seems the list is endless.

 

doriz

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• Feb 20, 2024

• #12

3 owners in 7 years, sounds about right.