Finally after all the head scratching and pesky questions, I have bought myself a '93 Series 1 V8i 5sp Disco with just under 200K and an assortment of goodies. Been for a cruise down to Williamstown, and I have to say it was much better than I had expected on road in traffic, but I know it is going to be brilliant offroad. Can't wait to get out there and get it grubby.
Need to pick up a workshop manual, basic spares, and work out a beginners recovery setup. And find some agreeable folk who don't mind laughing at a rank beginner going 4x4ing for the first time.
Hint hint!
Any pointers on maintenance things to look out for on a regular basis would be handy too.
Cheers, MacMan & Disco
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Just collected my Disco!
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Heya Dave,
The day I posted a comment on your dad's 60 was the day Management trashed the classifieds. I noticed he put it on Carsales.com.au - it presents well and I reckon he'll do fine.
The Disco has about 6" of space over my head and a much more comfy driving position. The Girlie is much happier in it too, and that counts for a lot.
And the V8 does sound nice. Very very nice
Cheers,
Mike
The day I posted a comment on your dad's 60 was the day Management trashed the classifieds. I noticed he put it on Carsales.com.au - it presents well and I reckon he'll do fine.
The Disco has about 6" of space over my head and a much more comfy driving position. The Girlie is much happier in it too, and that counts for a lot.
And the V8 does sound nice. Very very nice
Cheers,
Mike
Nice one... 
I agree with landy_man - join up with a club who offer some driver training, and get out and use it! I did that with the landcruiser club in my first year. The club wasn't for me, so I didn't renew my membership, but I believe the training was invaluable, and it introduced me to a few people that I DO like to go wheeling with.
Beginner recovery kit is easy: (non-cheapo) snatch strap, two shackles and a shovel. And make sure you've got strong recovery points at both ends. As a beginnery I'd advise against EVER going out by yourself.
Keep an eye out in trips and tracks for a drive nearby. OL people are generally a friendly bunch and mostly happy to have you along. The only problem is when a "hardcore" trip is organised, you can't really expect to come along with no experience and a stocker. Try and get in someone's passenger seat though - you'll learn a lot.
I agree with landy_man - join up with a club who offer some driver training, and get out and use it! I did that with the landcruiser club in my first year. The club wasn't for me, so I didn't renew my membership, but I believe the training was invaluable, and it introduced me to a few people that I DO like to go wheeling with.
Beginner recovery kit is easy: (non-cheapo) snatch strap, two shackles and a shovel. And make sure you've got strong recovery points at both ends. As a beginnery I'd advise against EVER going out by yourself.
Keep an eye out in trips and tracks for a drive nearby. OL people are generally a friendly bunch and mostly happy to have you along. The only problem is when a "hardcore" trip is organised, you can't really expect to come along with no experience and a stocker. Try and get in someone's passenger seat though - you'll learn a lot.
Macman, I've been in the Range Rover Club for years now. Pretty good bunch of people too....For less than a couple of hundred bucks you can become a member and the driver training is included in the join up....theres plenty of discos in the club these days so you won't be alone. Enjoy the new car,
Cheers Chris.
Cheers Chris.
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