se7en.hu Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hey guys new to these forums, hows it going ? Ok so since I rolled my 2005 Jeep Wrangler off a cliff while off roading one day, I am in need of a new car. I love the Land Rover Discovery Series 2, love how it looks, love that fact its diesel and gets 1200km/s to a tank, and well, pretty much everything about it. What I need to know however, since I am uni student and dont have too much money to throw around, I wouldnt be able to get a 2004 model Discovery Series 2 (last model I think) because they cost too much, I also absolutely hate the Series 3. So I have been looking at the 2002 model TD5 5 Speed Manual which is in my price range, however, I would like to know what changes were made to the Series 2 from 2002 to 2004 ? Is the headlights the only thing that was changed? As if so, im just thinking I put the new style headlights into the 2002 model and it would look and perform like new? Right? Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Welcome Sounds like a reasonable thing to do to a Jeep Some interior trim is different, rear lights are slightly different, and the brakes were improved a bit on 03/04 models. Also the centre diff lock was reintroduced as an option. Can't think of much else. I have an 02 and prefer the look of the old headlights, and you don't need a second mortgage if you break one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se7en.hu Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Awesome thanks for your reply. Nice to finally get an answer to this question. Been asking on other Land Rover Forums and it was almost useless. Glad I found this place, looks like it will be my new all things Land Rover home So then it looks like I will be getting a 2002 model and putting the new headlights in I am planning on modifying this Discovery later on anyway, with ARB Air Locking Diffs, OME Suspension, ARB Deluxe Winch Bullbar, Sidesteps, new tyres etc. so I dont think the Centre Diff Lock will bother me too much. My dream is to get it looking like this by the end of the year or sooner Also, one more thing, I am going to be replacing the stereo in it, because well I'm one you could consider a bit of an audiophile and I cant live with ****ty quality sound at home or in the car, hopefully I'll be able to get a Valve amp for the car (depending on price) etc. But anyway, I was just wondering what are the speaker sizes in the front and back doors? The 2002 model has the tweeters on the windscreen pillar too right? Thanks heaps guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynall Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 1200kms to a tank of diesel ho ho i get between 400 and 450 miles to a tank depending on how its driven, which is no where near 1200kms. I average 25mpg. Facelift disco have nicer looking interior especially the ES version. I have a 2001 ES and its a bit to beige. Lynall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se7en.hu Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 1200kms to a tank of diesel ho ho i get between 400 and 450 miles to a tank depending on how its driven, which is no where near 1200kms.I average 25mpg. Facelift disco have nicer looking interior especially the ES version. I have a 2001 ES and its a bit to beige. Lynall Well I know for sure that my dads Discovery 2002 model TD5 gets between 1000km/s & 1200km/s to a tank, just driving it normally. Once we actually drove up to Sydney (from Melbourne 800-ish km/s), drove it around sydney and then filled up half way back to Melbourne. Yours would be a V8 right? My cousin owns a V8 version and gets about 400km/s from a tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se7en.hu Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 My dad has moved to Queensland now however so I cant check on his car what sizes the speakers... Could someone please tell me this? The rear and front door speakers. So I can start researching this. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I think it depends on what sort of wireless you have fitted. Mine (02 'S' spec) has the 11 speaker highline system and while I don't have it here to check right now, I think there are 2 speakers in the A pillar, two in each front door (bass and mid - mid are smaller) 2 in each 2nd row door (again different sizes) and the sub in the rear door. These may well be different sizes to the units in standard four speaker model. If you are planning on adding ARBs etc you will certainly want the centre difflock in before that - it can be retro-fitted to earlier vehicles but it needs the t/box pulled to bits on some and I believe the ABS/ETC does not work as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se7en.hu Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Cool well thanks for your reply BogMonster I guess Ill head to some car audio shops tomorrow and see if they've fitted Discoveries before hopefully they could provide me with a little more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stobbie Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 if I drive VERY VERY slow I can get 900km's from a tank, but 800 km is more realistic. DII TD5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglad Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 1200kms to a tank of diesel ho ho i get between 400 and 450 miles to a tank depending on how its driven, which is no where near 1200kms.I average 25mpg. Facelift disco have nicer looking interior especially the ES version. I have a 2001 ES and its a bit to beige. Lynall That equates to 38mpg !! You must have been really light on the pedal. Theoretically its possible, but its not a realistic basis for judging the fuel consumption of a possible new purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landi41 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I think it depends on what sort of wireless you have fitted. A_ ha! i knew there had to be another name for that unit...because mine is certainly not a radio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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