Faults:

The gas mileage is atrocious. 12 mpg on the road, and 16 mpg on the highway. It is hard to get into. The key has to be inserted just right, in order to go in.

General Comments:

I had several reservations about the Discovery, but as soon as I test drove one, I knew I had to buy it. It is very comfortable and has a luxurious feel. It feels solid like a tank.

Faults:

Poor/dismal gas mileage.

General Comments:

I have no negative things to say about this SUV, except for the poor gas mileage.

Faults:

Cruise Control - a very annoying problem with the cruise control pulsing around the set speed.

General Comments:

Engine has excellent torque at low gears, still slow on acceleration.

Drinks a ton of high octane fuel.

Back seats difficult to ingress/egress.

Traction control and hill decent are extraordinary.

Faults:

Flimsy rear wiper arm broke (plastic) while I was brushing snow off of the car.

General Comments:

The car seems to be very well built, the seats are very comfortable and the interior has a good feel to it.

The 4-wheel drive is excellent, very capable in snow and also off-road.

This is a tank, it is huge and lumbering with a turning radius that is at times difficult. Of course that's what you get when you buy a big SUV so I am not faulting the car itself.

The value is awesome- for under $40K new you get a high-class image, traction control, sunroofs, other goodies.

Drinks lots and lots of gas, in the city I get around 10-12MPG, highway is better. Not a car for commuting or everyday transportation, unless you're already used to driving a big gas pig.

Faults:

The radio seems flawed. I've had to "re-boot" twice. This is accomplished by pressing the TP button at the same time you hold down the first and third control buttons. This does reset the software and the radio works again, but it's my understanding that Land Rover is replacing many radios from early 2003 models. In addition, the GPS system was non-functional. I am waiting for software (a CD) from the dealer. The windshield wiper fluid will not shoot onto the front windshield. I'm assuming this is because the tube was not connected or perhaps the pump is defective. I am taking the vehicle back to the dealer to have these problems corrected.

General Comments:

Nonetheless, this is the finest off-road vehicle made -this and the Range Rover. I've taken both throughout the North Eastern united States, Equinox, off road on trails, etc. The discovery takes punishment -far more than you can subject a Jeep to- and it performs flawlessly. This is a heavy car, j7ust over 4,500 lbs, and it feels solid on the road. I've felt totally comfortable driving through heavy rains. In addition, with snow tires, this vehicle will drive down an unplowed street, nonplussed. Equipped with the standard 18" Goodyear tires, this car is a great performer for highway and "light" off road, such as corn fields, dirt roads, etc. For serious off-roading, you will need to get proper tires. Storage space is generous, and the Discovery has much more interior storage room than my previous 92 Range Rover Country. During normal driving, the new engine, borrowed from the previous Range Rovers (pre-BMW) is powerful and offers fine performance for highway and city driving. The additional horsepower are a benifit for passing, etc. Sports mode adds zip, but swallows more gas. And these cars do drink a lot of gas. But this is because this is a serious off-road vehicle, not an Escalade or something. This is the real deal and you pay for it at the fuel pump. I get maybe 12 MPG.