2015 Discovery Broken
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Afternoon all,Looking for advice/options re my dad's 2015 Discovery 4, it has 70k on it and he has owned it for nearly 4 years without any issues, just usual wear and tear and regular servicing. About 2 weeks ago coming back from up North in Scotland it made a "noise" and stopped dead on middle of the road. It had to be recovered on a flat bed .I know there are some common issues with these and realistically engine probably needs reconditioned etc. Are there any recommendations for garages/companies that will take it as is? Real shame as its one or the last made in a lovely metallic dark red with Black trims. Decision will.have to be made as to whether he gets it fixed and sells, or sells as is. Could be a 20k car for a good dealer.This in advance for any suggestions
You’ll get 3-5k for it broken, there are some places that take them on as is and fix them but you’ll not get a lot for it.
Spec and if it’s a euro 5 or 6 car will settle how much.
When my 2016 snapped it’s crank last year, I weighed up the options of sell it, used engine, rebuilt engine or new JLR crate engine.
It worked out better for me to put a new JLR engine in it but I did so fully aware I would be commiting to the car for years and likely be the final owner of the car.
The final bill was in the teens…
Spec and if it’s a euro 5 or 6 car will settle how much.
When my 2016 snapped it’s crank last year, I weighed up the options of sell it, used engine, rebuilt engine or new JLR crate engine.
It worked out better for me to put a new JLR engine in it but I did so fully aware I would be commiting to the car for years and likely be the final owner of the car.
The final bill was in the teens…
That’s one of the more uncommon red shades as well.
Looks a nice car otherwise.
When I was deciding what to do with mine I got various prices.
A used Gen2 engine was about £6k plus fitting. Zero guarantee it also wouldn’t snap the crank. So ruled that out.
QP Online are well regarded as one of the uks best engine rebuilders, but they were over 440miles away.
They were £9600 for a basic engine build, if it needed manifolds, turbos or a replacement block, that was all extra.
The worst case was £14,400 with them. 12 months or 12k warranty on the work.
My other option and the one I went with was a genuine JLR crate engine.
Fitted by MMP 4x4 in Dundee.
2 years, unlimited mileage warranty on it.
I did get some other bits done while it was apart, turbos, glow plugs, some brake and suspension work but it was less than £300 more than QP’s worst case bill for the engine alone.
Given the mileage on that car, I’d be surprised if it needed turbos so a crate engine fitted is about £11k or so, that could be the best option then keep it for a while for the warranty cover.
It’s expensive, but it ticks every box for us as a family so I’ve kept it, but have a landmark as your car isn’t slumming it so I can forgive it.
Looks a nice car otherwise.
When I was deciding what to do with mine I got various prices.
A used Gen2 engine was about £6k plus fitting. Zero guarantee it also wouldn’t snap the crank. So ruled that out.
QP Online are well regarded as one of the uks best engine rebuilders, but they were over 440miles away.
They were £9600 for a basic engine build, if it needed manifolds, turbos or a replacement block, that was all extra.
The worst case was £14,400 with them. 12 months or 12k warranty on the work.
My other option and the one I went with was a genuine JLR crate engine.
Fitted by MMP 4x4 in Dundee.
2 years, unlimited mileage warranty on it.
I did get some other bits done while it was apart, turbos, glow plugs, some brake and suspension work but it was less than £300 more than QP’s worst case bill for the engine alone.
Given the mileage on that car, I’d be surprised if it needed turbos so a crate engine fitted is about £11k or so, that could be the best option then keep it for a while for the warranty cover.
It’s expensive, but it ticks every box for us as a family so I’ve kept it, but have a landmark as your car isn’t slumming it so I can forgive it.
Great info there, I will pass onto to my Dad. We are in Edinburgh so Dundee not too far so perhaps an option. Your one looks a nice example and in a colour that really suits them. He has had many JLR cars in the past and has managed to avoid serious issues, his luck has obviously ran out on this occasion. I will update whatever the final outcome is. But I think it is going to be the move it on option...unfortunately.Thanks
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