1997 Land Rover Discovery SE 7 review from North America
"OK, if you have a surplus of money to keep it up and running"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Hmmmmmm let us see:
Oil leak from day one.
Sun roof leak in heavy rain.
Passenger door window broke.
Back Passenger door window broke.
Driver's seat motor quit.
Heated seats become too hot.
Check engine light is on and will not go off no matter how much money I throw at it.
ABS system is malfunctioning with new brake pads and rotors.
Sometimes scares me and won't start.
Heater switches off at the highest mark and then comes back on when it feels like it.
And now the engine is smoking and smoke is coming out of the tail pipe.
General comments?
It is awesome in snow! It is comfortable like riding in a luxury car. However, as soon as I paid the thing off, everything started to break. It handles well in the city as well as in the country. Very versatile vehicle. I love the way it looks, and I love to show it off. But it is a nickle and dime away from breaking me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Montero |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2008 |