Stormin 4,458 #1 Posted June 2, 2020 My Land Rover Discovery failed it's M.O.T. today. Terminal chassis rot. Could have been patched, but not really viable. So after six years ownership and many a thousands miles, it was time to bid adieu to the old girl. Disco's replacement now occupies it's parking space. Hyundai Santa Fe. 2.2 4cyl diesel. 5 speed box and goes like the proverbial off a blanket. Got all the bells and whistles. Leather seats, cruise control, air con etc. etc. Towing capacity 2-1/2 ton and enough room in the back to sleep in. Luckily Carol likes the colour, as she knew nothing about it 'till I brought it home. 3 Alan, pmackellow and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #2 Posted June 3, 2020 Be intresting to see how they compare a year down the line Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #3 Posted June 3, 2020 Sorry to hear that Norman that was a good old bus. So ends a lifetime link with Land Rovers another era ends !!!! 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #4 Posted June 3, 2020 Hope the reliability endures in the new one Norm and gives you many miles trouble free 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #5 Posted June 3, 2020 I did think of a replacement galvanised chassis. But unfortunately it wasn't financially viable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #6 Posted June 4, 2020 What did you do with it , a galvanised chassis would last far too long normal steel would outlast you WADR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #7 Posted June 4, 2020 Simon took it. Knocked off some of the price of the Hyundai. Having a steel chassis was not really an option. I couldn't have done it myself. Maybe if I was a bit younger and had a bigger workshop. Also being without transport would be a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #8 Posted June 13, 2020 Looks a nice replacement Norm, be interesting to see how it tows your trailer loaded with tractors 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
