Cheap 7 Seat 4x4

[swansty]

Did they ever do a commercial version?

wasn't the commercial badged a challenger? I remember NIE used to have a fleet of them complete with winches etc

 

[davey-dimples]

wasn't the commercial badged a challenger? I remember NIE used to have a fleet of them complete with winches etc

Seems to still be a model in some markets

 

[johnm]

I vote for a soft roading overlanding donegal rms camping trip next spring. Whos in. Lets make it a thing come march or so set a date and go.

I'd be game for that, back seats folded down and airbed in the back of it! lol.

 

[Nicky]

I'd be game for that, back seats folded down and airbed in the back of it! lol.

My kinda thinking. I’ve a great tent here that I bought off @brocks a few months ago, but if it was just me and the woman I’d be happy roughing it in the back of the Shogun. Don’t worry, the back windows are all tinted limo black

But anyway, back to finding @Lyons a cheap 4x4...

Is England/Scotland a possibility as there’s some decent motors over there around Glasgow and north England within budget?

 

[Lyons]

I thought Disco’s were rotten/scrap too?

Oh aye, Mainland is definitely a possibility. I fly into Bristol and out of Liverpool, so anywhere around the West of England / Wales is an option.

 

[Dusty]

Why the f*ck do I find myself looking for a Freelander/Rav4 or worse, ANOTHER CR-V when people open threads like this?

Incidentally, I'll be looking to get rid of a c4 picasso with 135k. Cosmetically sh*t, engine has a DPF light on but it's driving fine. Was wifes car, she's cut the feck out of the wheels. Also now looking for another soft roader, 7 seater not out of the question but not required. Thanks @Lyons .......

 

[Nicky]

I thought Disco’s were rotten/scrap too?

Oh aye, Mainland is definitely a possibility. I fly into Bristol and out of Liverpool, so anywhere around the West of England / Wales is an option.

Disco’s can be hit and miss. A good 1 is well worth buying as they’ll hold their money well if they’re looked after, and they’re as cheap as you’ll get for parts and stuff. Back of the chassis from the rear axle back, rear arches including the door shuts and the outriggers/body mounts would be the common areas, all which are easily inspected. If 1 came up close by, it’d be worth a look.

 

[Mark_C]

That XC90 would be a decent shout, the Euro 3 engine in that will do absolute spaceship miles, 5 speed gearbag can be problematic.

Same 4x4 system as some land rover, VW, Audi etc (Haldex) so easy to get parts for and keep on top of. That year one will be the earlier Haldex model, the face lift/ Euro 4/5 has a later model which is slightly better (Allows less slip, hardier angle gear). Reasonable ground clearance too - you can also let the kids and a pet dog loose in the interior for 3 hours and it will take the abuse without bits being snapped off.

 

[swansty]

Disco’s can be hit and miss. A good 1 is well worth buying as they’ll hold their money well if they’re looked after, and they’re as cheap as you’ll get for parts and stuff. Back of the chassis from the rear axle back, rear arches including the door shuts and the outriggers/body mounts would be the common areas, all which are easily inspected. If 1 came up close by, it’d be worth a look.

Add the boot floor to that list...water leaks in through the alpine windows and runs down to the boot floor

 

[Lyons]

2001 Orange LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.5 TD5 ES 5dr (7 Seats) for sale for £2911 in Newark, Nottinghamshire

 

[Coog]

2001 Orange LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.5 TD5 ES 5dr (7 Seats) for sale for £2911 in Newark, Nottinghamshire

Advisories on the rear chassis corroding on that at the last MOT:

Test | 133,029 miles
Pass
Advisories

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear chassis corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

 

[Lyons]

Cheers Coog. I hadn't got that far as I usually only check the MOT history when I've narrowed it down to a genuine contender.

 

[Coog]

Cheers Coog. I hadn't got that far as I usually only check the MOT history when I've narrowed it down to a genuine contender.

I've a habit of checking everything I spot with an English reg on it on an app I found. Just adds another level of nerding to the car enthusiast game

 

[Nicky]

I've a habit of checking everything I spot with an English reg on it on an app I found. Just adds another level of nerding to the car enthusiast game

RMS, MOT & tax checker, AirTricity for the electric for the house and then the MOT history checker are my 4 main sites

 

[swansty]

2001 Orange LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.5 TD5 ES 5dr (7 Seats) for sale for £2911 in Newark, Nottinghamshire

That looks lovely. Some nice stock sitting behind it - maybe the corrosion has been dealt with?

 

[Nicky]

Advisories on the rear chassis corroding on that at the last MOT:

Could be surface rust, or it could be an eggshell waiting to fall to bits.

If budget would allow, that would be a very high contender IMO. I’d want detailed pics of the under side before making the trip though.

 

[Lyons]

Can't see many folk dealing with it if only an advisory. Does look class though, I've a lot of love for a Disco 2.

I've a habit of checking everything I spot with an English reg on it on an app I found. Just adds another level of nerding to the car enthusiast game

I actually downloaded that app after you shared it previously, must check it out.

 

[Lyons]

Anything else to watch out for on them? Gearbox ok? They have replaced my Shogun saved search.

 

[Coog]

Have you driven one before?

 

[swansty]

The TD5 engine suffered from oil leaking up the ECU wiring harness. TBH if its got this far in life its either never going to happen or the harness seal has already been replaced.

 

[swansty]

Have you driven one before?

Didn't he roll one?

 

[Lyons]

Have you driven one before?

Rolled one on my placement year .

 

[Lyons]

The TD5 engine suffered from oil leaking up the ECU wiring harness. TBH if its got this far in life its either never going to happen or the harness seal has already been replaced.

I thought the TD5 was the bulletproof one?

 

[suckindiesel]

TD5 Disco Sorry lol

 

[swansty]

I thought the TD5 was the bulletproof one?

Aye the engine is. It was a wiring seal that leaked which if not caught would let oil into the ECU.