2000 Land Rover Discovery II review from North America
"A kick butt off roader with class and panache"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Problem with the alarm system, only because of a sensor in the drivers door. FIxed in one day.
General comments?
Car is a masterpiece of engineering. Great on the highway and even greater off-road. (I can't wait for the winter months to see what it can do in the snow in New Hampshire and Vermont.)
The biggest drwback to this vehicle is the VERY LOW gas mileage it gets. (12-14 miles per gallon)
But this vehicle was never designed as a commuter car, it is an off-roader with class. And for that it is excellent. I tried out a lot of 4x4 vehicles and none of them were as classy or roomy or had the "balls" of the Discovery II. This will be my next "new" automobile purchase as well.
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| Great all-round off-road utility vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42035 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43500 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Altima |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2003 |