Land Rover Disco HSE 2007 Value?
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hey guys,
I'm looking at buying a Land Rover Disco 2007 HSE with 90k miles. What sort of price would you value the car at?
7 seats. HK sounds, 20 inch alloys from a RRS, java black with leather, air suspension, auto lights (not xenons). Sat nav etc.
Also anything I should look for or would I be better to look at something else.
Thanks
I'm looking at buying a Land Rover Disco 2007 HSE with 90k miles. What sort of price would you value the car at?
7 seats. HK sounds, 20 inch alloys from a RRS, java black with leather, air suspension, auto lights (not xenons). Sat nav etc.
Also anything I should look for or would I be better to look at something else.
Thanks
camel_landy said:
Manual HSEs, without adaptive headlights are available...
...I know, I've driven them!!??!!
M
I think Adaptive bi-xenons were standard, perhaps non-adaptive xenons as a no-cost option - both get an 'S' in the sales literature - but to get halogens on an HSE would take some effort....I know, I've driven them!!??!!
M
It's no big deal, but for the ease with which a plastic letter 'H' can be obtained...
Don't buy it.
There is a growing number of 07 vin number Disco'3 and RRS coming out with oil pump and crank shaft failures.
The oil pump also supports a bearing for the belts and the metal bracing design has been changed 3 times in that vin range. They don't have the proper strength to hold the bolt etc and sheer causing terminal engine failure.
If you do want to buy it. GET THE PUMP CHANGED! There is a new latest design that is strong enough.
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic57636.html?high...
You can get a manual HSE, rare and tbh, having driven both. The auto is a far better option for the car.
Auto Adaptive bi xenons are fitted to mine, great lights and they light up junctions etc when on and the wheel turns over a certain degree/have indicator on.
Has it had the wishbones, arb bushes or front wheel bearings changed?
The cam belts are due next year on age and likely mileage as well. That's a £5-700 job depending on where you go.
There is a growing number of 07 vin number Disco'3 and RRS coming out with oil pump and crank shaft failures.
The oil pump also supports a bearing for the belts and the metal bracing design has been changed 3 times in that vin range. They don't have the proper strength to hold the bolt etc and sheer causing terminal engine failure.
If you do want to buy it. GET THE PUMP CHANGED! There is a new latest design that is strong enough.
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic57636.html?high...
You can get a manual HSE, rare and tbh, having driven both. The auto is a far better option for the car.
Auto Adaptive bi xenons are fitted to mine, great lights and they light up junctions etc when on and the wheel turns over a certain degree/have indicator on.
Has it had the wishbones, arb bushes or front wheel bearings changed?
The cam belts are due next year on age and likely mileage as well. That's a £5-700 job depending on where you go.
sounds like a money pit. I think I'll look at buying a Japanese rival at the 10k price point from a dealer with a warranty. I have owned a RRS 07 also an 03 cayenne s & I'm fully aware the quality and drive will be worlds apart but at this moment in my life, reliably and practicality are key.
Any rec's?
Been looking at outlander and pathfinder?
Any rec's?
Been looking at outlander and pathfinder?
I ignored AJM's sound advice and bought an 08 plate D3 HSE: it's on 80k miles and will get a new oil pump when the belts are done in two years' time.
I also bought the most comprehensive warranty I could find.
If you've run an RRS then you've run a D3 - they're to all intents and purposes identical except for the space inside; anything Japanese is going to feel agricultural by comparison, and not necessarily be any more reliable, although the initial outlay will be lower.
I also bought the most comprehensive warranty I could find.
If you've run an RRS then you've run a D3 - they're to all intents and purposes identical except for the space inside; anything Japanese is going to feel agricultural by comparison, and not necessarily be any more reliable, although the initial outlay will be lower.
I went through same dilemma. Sold a range rover as I needed seven seats and looked at discovery 3's. I would have preferred a 4, but I personally think there is a fair bit of depreciating on them to go. Anyway looked at a few 3's, I personally wanted more poke as I always thought the RR was underpowered (only the Td6 version) and the discovery just felt too sluggish, not that I expect sports car performance, but it felt laboured even when empty. In the end I bought a merc GL420 which I'm pleased with, making a good family wagon and has loads of lazy power. Good value too, more than a D3, much less than a 4.
I've had a 2006 HSE for 2 years now, and it's been great. Running it seems expensive - average 10p per mile servicing and maintenance, 10p per mile depreciation, and about 22p per mile on diesel. So with tax and insurance, under 50p per mile, which really isn't so bad.
Sounds worse when I say I've done 60,000 miles in it though......
Having said that, I'd recommend one. Just expect to have to renew pretty much every suspension component between 70,000 and 120,000 miles. Your aircon will fail - it'll need a new condenser and the pipes that run to the rear aircon (if this year has it). Wheel bearings will fail. Disks and pads will be consumed. The parking brake will cause you issues if it isn't used regularly or maintained properly. You may have some gearbox problems - noisy transfer box, needing a gearbox flush long before land rover recommend it. You'll wonder why the fusebox is almost impossible to get at, hidden behind a remarkably sharp piece of body work. Your tailgate will refuse to open, as will your sunroof, which will leak when closed. You'll wonder why land rover dealers are so expensive and dishonest, and you'll search out a reliable indy. However, it's more versatile than any other car I've owned.
Sounds worse when I say I've done 60,000 miles in it though......
Having said that, I'd recommend one. Just expect to have to renew pretty much every suspension component between 70,000 and 120,000 miles. Your aircon will fail - it'll need a new condenser and the pipes that run to the rear aircon (if this year has it). Wheel bearings will fail. Disks and pads will be consumed. The parking brake will cause you issues if it isn't used regularly or maintained properly. You may have some gearbox problems - noisy transfer box, needing a gearbox flush long before land rover recommend it. You'll wonder why the fusebox is almost impossible to get at, hidden behind a remarkably sharp piece of body work. Your tailgate will refuse to open, as will your sunroof, which will leak when closed. You'll wonder why land rover dealers are so expensive and dishonest, and you'll search out a reliable indy. However, it's more versatile than any other car I've owned.
Just to add - I paid £16k for a 2006/06 car two years ago with 74,000 miles. I'd probably suggest paying less for a 7 year old or 105,000 mile car that has had the big service done and most of the suspension work. Mine is probably worth £10k now and would be a better buy than it was 2 years ago!
The 07 car privately may be worth £12k or £13k, a couple of thousand more at a dealer. Buy on condition and service history though - if it's had wishbones, ARB bushes, wheel bearings, etc and the 105k service, it could be good value even if it looks a little expensive!
The 07 car privately may be worth £12k or £13k, a couple of thousand more at a dealer. Buy on condition and service history though - if it's had wishbones, ARB bushes, wheel bearings, etc and the 105k service, it could be good value even if it looks a little expensive!
I just had another thought - I've never had a warranty. I have no idea how much of the work carried out would have been covered by warranty. I'd have thought most of the suspension work is considered wear and tear though. Maybe someone else could comment on what is usually covered and if it is worth it?
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