Land Rover Discovery (1998 - 2004) 2.5 Td5 ES 5d Auto (5 Seat) (2001/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
i want the "country" look, and as long as it covered in mud you look the part
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
nice as a passenger with the leather etc, looks nice , but cant believe how unreliable its been
Would you buy this car again and why?
no way , jap anyday, maybe even american!, this is a perfect reason why the UK doesnt build anything!
What are you likely to buy next?
Jeep Cherokee, BMW X5, Toyota Landcruiser
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,500
When did you buy the car?
December 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
good deal (or so i thought)compared to others on the market , also this was a 1 owner car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
for offroad ability and for comfy motorway driving on long drives
What was the dealer like?
a very nice doctor with a nice house and not a dodgey dealer
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
doesnt wallow as bad as my past 4x4's , however the auto box is shocking, if you buy one get a manual
What's it like to park?
easy , good visibility, however bad steering lock
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
how long have you got??? in 3 months ive changed, glow plugs, AFM, front and rear brakes, 2 gearbox seals, steering box, all in under 3k miles, also they rust like buggery!
What's most practical about your car?
the towing eye at the moment!!!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
heated rear screen (keeps my hands warm when pushing!)
