R.I.P. Disco.

[Stormin 4,458]

  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.

 

[nigel 1,874]

Be intresting to see how they compare a year down the line Norm

[expeatfarmer 591]

Sorry to hear that Norman that was a good old bus. So ends a lifetime link with Land Rovers another era ends !!!!

[Anglo Traction 997]

Hope the reliability endures in the new one Norm and gives you  many miles trouble free

[Stormin 4,458]

  I did think of a replacement galvanised  chassis. But unfortunately it wasn't financially viable.

[expeatfarmer 591]

What did you do with it , a galvanised chassis would last far too long normal steel would outlast you  WADR.

[Stormin 4,458]

  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.

[the showman 4,074]

Looks a nice replacement Norm, be interesting to see how it tows your trailer loaded  with tractors