Used 1997 Land Rover Discovery Consumer Reviews
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Hard to stop a Disco
Plova, 03/09/2013
1997 Land Rover Discovery SE 4dr SUV AWD
31 of 35 people found this review helpful
I have three Discos, one in the US and a 95 Tdi & 2002 TD5 in Europe. The 97 V8 just keeps going. Bought this one with 60K and now have 165k on it. Only repairs that have been needed are the gear shift switch (under brake - $25), starter ($180) and the large ball joint behind the hub ($600). Vehicle has been maintained but not babied. This is a real 4 x 4 and will go almost anywhere. Towing is no problem. The 4.0 litre engine is a bit underpowered in these years but it is a heavy vehicle and not a sports car. Ride is more like a truck but has a very solid feeling. Now that the 97's are getting on in years you can find some that are fairly inexpensive.
Great DISCO
David, 04/13/2007
1997 Land Rover Discovery SD 4dr SUV AWD
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased the disco back in 99 for my wife. It had 40k on it. This disco is an SD7 rare. Black non-leather. No major issues only the power door track for driver and passenger door keep braking. Land Rover's design for the track is plastic rollers that break. The rear windows dont work. I believe switch issue. Thats it I have 193K on this bad boy. Starts every time. The disco leaked oil at 50k. If you can get past oil leaks you will love this SUV. If not don't buy. Still rides great.
Solid Truck for the Money
Disco Fever, 05/01/2002
1997 Land Rover Discovery SD 4dr SUV AWD
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Very fun to drive vehicle with loads of potential! Versatility can describe what this vehicle, as it provides so many different uses. A bit underpowered, but Land Rover lives by Torque and not Horse Power. I personally like the look which alot of people don't, which is why I like it more.
GOOD RIG
SELLER, 04/07/2002
1997 Land Rover Discovery SD 4dr SUV AWD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Owned for 4 years, overall a sassy and reliable vehicle. When something needed repair dealship was great to work with and we never had it in for the same fix twice. Do not own a Rover for even a day without a bumper to bumper warranty. If they open the hood it is $1,200!
Understand a Land Rover
John, 11/03/2006
1997 Land Rover Discovery SE 4dr SUV AWD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
LR gets a bad rap because often people treat them like Hondas. I have owned the car since the showroom floor- going on 10 years, 125K now. The key is just changing the fluids every 3,000 miles no exception. I have had less problems on this car then my wife's ford over the same period of time. People often forget that LR have problems because the car will stick around for 15 years. Other cars aren't even around to have these problems- for example try to find an explorer or even a 4runner 15 years old!
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