1996 Land Rover Discovery SE7 review from North America
"Trade it for a Japanese car quick!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Auto Dim mirror leak/broke (oil from it dripped onto wood trim and burned a hole in it).
Engine blew at 55,000 Miles.
Rear door lock is inoperable.
Right front passenger window won't go down.
Rear sunroof won't open
Intake gasket had to be replaced.
Right rear passenger door lock actuator inoperable.
Head gasket now leaking.
Some rust is beginning to appear in places.
General comments?
I would like to think I have bad luck purchasing autos, however this thing has been horrible in terms of reliability, sevice, comfort, fuel economy, and performance. Who, in their right mind, after reviewing the specs of these vehicles, would purchase one of these cars. They drink gas--not a really bad thing to live with, but they handle like a cruise ship and are so underpowered it isn't funny. This product is a very poor value for the dollars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V8 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 44000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 280C |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2002 |