Jay,
I didn't see your mail. I had a 2.5 TDi (diesel) Disco for 2 1/2 years. I
sold it two years ago with 130,000 miles on the clock. I can honestly say it
was one of the nicest cars I have ever owned.
It was very comfortable and would thrash back from the South of France in 90
degree temperatures with 4 people, luggage for 2 weeks and 40 litres of wine
at 85 mph all day and still give 35mpg. A lot more driven normally. It was
only unhappy on ice, probably because of its bulk, but in snow it was good.
I did about 50,000 miles in it. I had a workshop manual and looked after it
myself, which was easy because with 28" wading capability you don't need
ramps to crawl under it to lubricate the UJs, axle, T/M and the swivels. It
only broke down once, with a freak failure of the clutch actuator arm so I
couldn't de-clutch. I still drove it home without a clutch.
A great car: I only sold it because it was getting old and starting to
suffer from anodic corrosion (or whatever) and lose value.
Paul.
> Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 14:19:24 -0700
> From:
> Subject: Disco and other cars
>
> The other day I asked about anyone's experience with the
> Disco. I did get
> some responses.
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