[4X4er]

Hi Kamal, That is a very good looking Discovery,
1-the wheels are original steel discovery wheels
2-the body line looks quite straight cant tell about the paint work from photos
3-it looks like a 300tdi a very fine engine though I like the 200tdi
4-Extemely capable offroader and can be used as a working vehicle too.

It could also be banged up disco spruced up in Desi garage or could be an immaculate Landy.

We can only say it seems expensive for a 15 plus year old vehicle. the 200/300tdi are being discarded and sold off cheap elsewhere in the world.

check here.

Land Rover Discovery

[kamal.sn]

I went yesterday to check he car out. The following are my observations :

The exteriors look clean. Since i am not a landy expert , cannot say whether it has been re-painted or with original paint.

Badly maintained interiors. The interiors do not match with that of other 1995 LR discos seen on the internet.

Took a test drive but felt as if i was driving a badly maintained truck ! Not sure what was wrong.

I have also taken some pictures of the car and i am posting the same.

I have also noted the VIN number and will check the same on the web to verify the year of manufacture of the car.

Lr experts - request your comments on the same.

[kamal.sn]

Attached is the VIN decode of the car :

[kamal.sn]

Two things i notice from the VIN decode :

1) The model shows as 'range rover classic' !?
2) The colour code 456 ( not visible in the VIN decode picture ) corresponds to 'alpine white' as per the land rover colour code list

[4X4er]

Originally Posted by kamal.sn

Two things i notice from the VIN decode :

1) The model shows as 'range rover classic' !?
2) The colour code 456 ( not visible in the VIN decode picture ) corresponds to 'alpine white' as per the land rover colour code list

Where did you check the vin? can you pass the vin to me I will check with the Disco Registry that some of my friends have access to.
If the VIN dosent match the model, I would stay away from it and so should you.
As I said these days in India used Land Rovers are being overpriced.

[bigman]

Originally Posted by autoholic

Well, the price also depends on whether the internals are close to stock or DESIFIED like the exterior.

Not really its way to old to be priced at 6 lakh, it is no special preped edition but a bog standard disco. As 4x4er has said LR are overpriced in India and this is a prime example.

[kamal.sn]

Dear Friends, Thanks all of you for your replies. I feel something is wrong with this car and will stay away from it. After a lot of thought i have decided that i will go for a used Tucson or a Safari GX/VX 4x4. Do let me know if you come across any of these for sale in Delhi.

[harjeev]

Pardon my ignorance
but does the Tuscon have a low range or a reduction gear in it.

Also as you are in the market for a used 4x4 did you consider the Suzuki GV?
It has all the goodies that an enthusiast would like to have
All time 4WD
Central diff locks
ABS/ Air bags
Disc brakes on all 4 wheels
Maruti after sales
High low ratio
And available at a really attractive prices 7-9 lacs range!!

[Ricky_63]

The LR did not appeal to me as a "genuine" vehicle at all. The pathetic stickering on the bonnet gave the game away. I tmay have been nice at some point of time, but seemed like a juggad kind of LR to me as in the pictures.

Good you chose to stay away. GV would be a good buy. There is one in the classifieds. Check that out. It seems good. Or else try hard & find a nice Tuscon. It has a brilliant drive.



Cheers