1998 Land Rover Discovery LE review from North America
"O Fantasma. Land Rover is the REAL DEAL"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power Seat switches came out of middle console.
Brake Pads & Rotors had to be replaced.
Auto-Dim Rear View Mirror needs to be replaced (air pocket in the liquid)
Minor leak in Sunroof.
General comments?
This car is probably one of the best I have owned.
I can drive 3 hours (freeway) on a quarter of a tank... approx. 200miles.
EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE.
Acceleration is faster 0-60mph than lets say 40-60mph.
Tow up to 6000lbs, however, if going up a steep hill with 6klbs... feels sluggish.. maybe 40mph max. (disappointing, but then again, it's only a 4.0)
Very spacious cabin, a PLUS if you have family/friends who are 6feet or more.
VERY FEW blind spots, you really see everything around you (COMMAND VIEW)
GREAT FACTORY stereo. Far better than many others I have had.
For a 1998, 150k mile engine vehicle... everything is running great. A few minor problems have occurred, but they're just that.. MINOR.
I would buy another one in a HEARTBEAT.
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| Definitely not the best car I've ever owned, but by far my favorite!!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 4th March, 2006 |