Discovery Owners Club

Hi Jay, thanks for contacting us at DOC
My preference is a late Discovery 1 300tdi. (1997-1998)
Cheaper to buy/parts and far less complicated to fix.
Jap imports are usually far better for condition but may be harder to insure; (no idea why)
Joining our club will get you a discount from one of the major insurers which covers the cost of membership; (Adrian Flux)
Many of our club members have more than one Discovery/Land Rover so its not uncommon for one to come up for sale with history.
Keep looking but don't rush into buying.
Both the Discovery 1 and 2 have their problems with corrosion.
The D1 fairs better with chassis but bodywork is more often the issue which is why I suggested the Jap import.
Jap imports have a high spec with slightly higher BHP due to emissions but as far as I know only come in auto.
The auto is generally reliable and works well off-road.
V8's sound great but you need a filling station round every corner
2.5 tdi begins low powered but there are plenty of DIY mods to give it the power you need.
Hope this helps

Hello Jay,

Many thanks for contacting the club!! And welcome to our forum.

There are a number of good D2’s about at the moment at various different levels. What sort of budget are you looking at and where are you in the country?

We always welcome new people and you are assured of good conversation and tips from our members not to mention some great banter too!



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HELLO ALL,
I DONT HAVE A LANDCOVER BUT HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED THEM FROM AFAR. SOLD MY 96 4RUNNER LIMITED TO GET MY WIFE A TURBO SUBARU FORESTER (NICE, NICE CAR, BUT NOT ME) AND I AM STUCK W A PRIUS BECAUSE OF MY WORK COMMUTE. GREAT CAR, BUT AGAIN, NOT ME. ALWAYS LOVED THE LOOK OF THE DISCOVERY SERIES 1 AND 2.

COULD I TROUBLE YOU ALL FOR INFO AND PROS AND CONS? SEEMS LIKE A VERY EXCLUSIVE CLUB. SHOULD I EVEN BOTHER?

IN NEED OF A “ME” CAR

SORRY TO BOTHER,
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP,

MAHALO,
JAY