Buying a Land Rover Discovery-1 : Help needed

pwuser152067490788 (Abdussalam ) 2020-09-28 02:59:35 +0500 #1

I'm yet to inspect the car , but the owner says it's 4.0-V8 petrol. A picture suggests it has been running on CNG . I'd like to know about:
1- Reliability
2- Available of parts in Karachi

(most important)
(Fuel economy is not a concern since it's an older generationV8)

pwuser152067490788 (Abdussalam ) 2020-09-28 03:03:36 +0500 #2

Respected senior members like Xulfiqar , Janj and anyone who has ever had the experience of this vehicle personally, your input would be highly appreciated. 🤝

pwuser152067490788 (Abdussalam ) 2020-09-28 03:05:55 +0500 #3

Suhaib kiyani , not to forget

Xulfiqar (Xulfiqar) 2020-09-28 11:35:43 +0500 #4

It still has the old rover V8 in good shape?

How abt the transmission and transfer?

pwuser152067490788 (Abdussalam ) 2020-09-28 14:08:07 +0500 #5

According to the owner it has the same 4.0L v8 it came with, and stock transmission. Running on CNG as claimed . I haven't seen and inspected the vehicle myself, by the looks of it interior seems to be in good Nick, paint is totally faded with slight rust here and there , British green paint they call it perhaps ? I seek your help shall I buy it or not , I have no issues with fuel economy as long as it runs trouble free, and most importantly my concern is availability of parts if there's a need to replace any.

basitali87 2020-09-28 18:39:36 +0500 #6

Land Rover and on CNG???

A Great tragedy and insult for Land Rover!

If CNG was reqd., then why its ex-owners' bought it? Instead, they should had opted for some 600-900 cc hatchback.

If there is no other reason, then because of only this CNG reason, it would be a NO from me. And if I am at yours place, I would never buy...

Xulfiqar (Xulfiqar) 2020-09-28 20:12:05 +0500 #7

How good are you as a mechanic?

pwuser152067490788 (Abdussalam ) 2020-09-29 02:07:44 +0500 #8

Not at all. A layman in that sense , honestly. Only good at routine maintenance.

pwuser152067490788 (Abdussalam ) 2020-09-29 02:11:29 +0500 #9

Indeed it's tragic.. With most cars, let alone this very LR disco.

Xulfiqar (Xulfiqar) 2020-09-29 02:56:12 +0500 #10

My advice would be to not buy an old land rover then. Land rover owners eventually become seasoned mechanics and have close to several thousand dollars worth of tooling too.

Unless you absolutely love heavy line work, dont buy this.

I love LR disco, really good trucks but require an oldschool/farmer type owner with a shed full of tools and a day every fortnight for maintenance.

pwuser152067490788 (Abdussalam ) 2020-09-29 10:31:15 +0500 #11

Thank you for your precious advice and time. And it sums up the discussion. I think I should skip the idea of buying this very LR disco thank you again Xulfiqar Sahb, for prompt guidance and support. You're an asset to all the car enthusiasts in Pakistan. God bless .