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Review 1 of 164
Price Paid:
$7000.00
from Used Dealer Mooresvi Year / Model Reviewed: 1996 Land Rover Discovery SD Summary: Well I must say that I'm hoping I don't go through what some of you have gone through. I've only had it a week but so far am loving it. Kind of ticked at the dealer. Got it home and found that the overflow tank warped (apparently a problem in this breed of Rover). Have a great mechanic that fixed it for $287 although didn't really want to spend that much but you know what? I still love it and knew what I was getting into with it. It's a true 4 wheeler!!! Not a softie. I'm female but I love to 4 wheel and know a tad about the trucks I drive. Yeah it eats gas (what SUV doesn't?) but I've not noticed any wind noise and I've taken some turns pretty quickly in it just to test the "cornering on two wheels" theory and none of the 4 tires ever broke from the pavement. I haven't taken her off road yet but I do look forward to it. I'm swallowing the fact that she will probaly need repairs (costly ones) in her lifetime as she already has 115,000 on her but I'm hoping they come later rather than sooner. So far though, she's tough...as tough as I wanted her to be. She's solid on the road, comfortable to sit in, power works where it's supposed to (motor jammed in sunroof but at least it opens and closes...will fix that later), engine is solid and she doesn't have a mm of slop in her anywhere. She's not perfect with her dings and scratches and the headliner is doing the Bedouin thing but the pins hold it up stylishly...no one notices. But she runs and rides great even on road and I look forward for my visit with my family this weekend to show her off. 6 hour drive each way ought to put the whole shebang into perspective. I'm not forseeing any problems and have my fingers crossed. Although being a Rover, I knew the parts would be expensive and while I don't have a ton of money, I will pay to keep my truck on the road. I've always wanted one and will not be disappointed. Good luck to everyone with your Rovers. I'm sorry some of you have had a rough time but this truck of mine will be the creme-de-la-creme on my vehicle resume. Strengths: Almost everything! Great stereo (sucky speakers need to be replaced, no big deal), great ride, great room in cabin, ease of controls, HUGE ENGINE, quiet inside...like being in an airplane cockpit all by yourself. Weaknesses: Not a ton of get up and go but she's not supposed to. Weird warped overflow tank. Need to find a keyfob for my alarm. The key works but would be nice to unlock just one door and not all 4 just to keep the alarm from going off. Kind of a chick/safety thing you know? Similar Products Used: 2005 Toyota Tundra crew cab iForce V8 (I miss her to this day); 1998 Toyota 4Runner (another beauty that I miss); 1992 Toyota 4Runner (off road queen!); 2001 Jeep Wrangler (another toughie); 1996 Jeep Cherokee (eh...just okay); 1994 Ford Ranger (what the heck was I thinking?!?)
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