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#1944 of 4881 Disco II reliability by rkoesler May 03, 2002 (6:12 am)
Hello old, and new Roverites, it's been a long time since I posted. I'm at 26,250 miles with my 00 DII, and have had ZERO problems. It's the best, most trouble-free, reliable vehicle out of about 32 I've owned (including numerous BMW, MB, Toy, and others). That's in total contrast to my '99 DII which was the ultimate piece of crap. Goes to show you, that no two are alike, and everybody can have a lemon. Please don't judge a vehicle based on just one opinion.
#1945 of 4881 RKoesler & Nanug by billmelater2 May 03, 2002 (8:25 am)
Guys, thanks for your responses. I am test driving the DII SE tomorrow and considering 01 Range Rover Demos. If I DII I will order the 03 model which comes with a new warrantee which is parts/labor/service/maintenance/roadside assistance for 5/50,000. I really liked that feature that they will be offering. I had also mentioned that the new 2003 were getting new breaks and suspension and was challenged by another Towne about 4 responses back. I called the dealer and they confirmed that both systems would be refined and updated to have more advancements and corrections over the previous years.   I would especially like to thank “Nanug” for writing in and telling everyone what the Discovery was designed for and that they were actually designed prior to 1999. I thought I was nuts, when someone stated that they were just launched in 99.   I think my next question should be what colors inside and our does everyone recommend.   Thanks everybody.
#1946 of 4881 billmelater2 by tincup47 May 03, 2002 (8:33 am)
I did not dispute that the brakes and suspension would not be improved, just that is not a complete redesign like the 2003 Range Rover is over the 2002 model. There are changes to front end geometry that improves turn in and anti-dive features, along with changes to the brakes to improve pedal feel and stopping distances in the 03 Discovery. This is different than the changes from a body on frame, live axles front and rear to Unibody construction with front and rear independent suspension with the 02-03 Range Rover. The 03 Discovery will probably be the best Discovery made yet, but it is not a complete update.
#1947 of 4881 Billmelater by nanuq May 03, 2002 (11:20 am)
Thanks for the kind words. The Disco was actually introduced overseas in 1994, I believe.   The one perfect pure and holy color for any vehicle is, of course, silver. Having aluminum skins under the paint, if you get too friendly with a tree branch and gouge your finish, nobody will really be able to tell.   My interior color is darkish grey, and it's wearing like iron. The older seats had the REALLY top grade leather and with 6 years of use mine still look new with minor wrinkling where they flex. I use Lexol to keep them soft.   I bought the heavy, deep floor mats from Costco and they do well at trapping mud and snow.   Best regards, I'm out of here for the weekend. We got fresh snow overnight and I'm taking a bunch of kids out camping in it.   -Bob
#1950 of 4881 As I recall, by jynewf May 03, 2002 (7:47 pm)
The Disco was introduced in 1989 in the UK. I was studying in the UK in 93, and Discos had already been around for a few years.   Back then, the Discos, along with the Vauxhall Frontera, were the besting looking things on the road.
#1951 of 4881 DISCOVERY II by polo2928b May 05, 2002 (6:14 am)
Hello everyone My wife and I are planing to buy a Discovery II 2003, which shall be comming out at the end of the year, however, I am not familiar with the Rover models as I wish, so I need your help? 1. When is the current Discovery II expected to change models? 2. How does it compare to the X 5 of BMW (maybe comparing it to a X5 4.4 or 4.6 is not adequate but maybe to the X5 3.0 3. overall satisfaction, since it seems that it lacks HP and the SD model is not available in leather.
#1952 of 4881 polo2928b by KKone by kkone May 05, 2002 (9:05 pm)
The 2003 Disco II will be out this JULY 2003 and not the end of the year.   Response to question:   1) The current Discovery is not expected to change until 2005.   2)You are comparing "Apples" and "Oranges" with the X5 and the Disco II. The X5 is a car and the Discovery II is a truck. The engines are totally different as well. Disco has lot of low end tourque and X5 has lots of horse power.   3) No response....   Hope that helps
#1953 of 4881 Trailer wiring for 00 DII by awseymour May 06, 2002 (4:06 am)
Hi folks,   Anyone have an idea how hard the trailer wiring harness is to install ? Looks like just mounting the connector, route the wires and plug in. Hard part seems to be getting my hands into those little holes in the back panels to plug the harness in. Basically is this a do it yourself job ? Thanks

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