Greetings all!
We just purchased a 95 Discovery with close to 200,000 km's on it. My wifes ailing trooper was past its day and we were actually going to buy another when this LR caught my eye. My wife fell in love with the visibility and other niceties the trooper we were looking at didnt have, and that was it. It was a tad pricey, but thats pretty well standard with any used SUV in this class so c'est la vie...
It seems solid as a rock, which is how I remember a LR I drove years ago. I am a bit concerned about the nearest dealer being 200 kms away as I heard that LR's diagnostic software it pretty proprietary and it cannot be done elsewhere or myslef like I can do my Ford diesel.
I did a bit of reading up on it, read about the electrical issues and the previous owner had just replaced the "clock spring"? and other components to the tune of about C$1800 so I'm hoping that this is not going to be an issue, although one warning light is sticking on (airbag I think) but is covered under warranty the next time I can get it down there.
So my questions to the group and thanks in advance for your help...
What areas should I be diligent in watching, body and mechanical wise to avoid any BIG headaches down the road?
Any good web resources out there I should bookmark?
Aftermarket goodies such as K&N air filters etc... lots available for inexpensive gains?
The radio antenna is broken, is it a standard antenna jack, so easily replaceable?
It is a fairly loaded unit, power sunroofs etc.. but no cd, although it has the option of the cd unit under the seat, is this an expensive and recommended add on? or should I go aftermarket?
I like to have temp gauges for auto trans, is there preferred gauges?
I also run synthetics in my autos, good idea for these?
Has anyone put command-start units in these?
thats all for now, but I'm sure I'll have more... thanks again!