VeryDisco Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I've decided to go on hols this year, and after going to Morocco, Portugal and Spain with the ex, I'd like to go on an accompanied trip to Croatia. BUT - it has been said I shouldn't take the Disco cos it's too old ( G plate) and has done 245,000 miles. So - opinions please. Do I risk the existing vehicle, change the Disco for another vehicle that I don't know the history on, do I swap the engine, or do I go in the Corsa . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Take yours, you know it a replacement is normally a cast off for one reason or another. just becasue a vehicle is new makes it no more reliable. mileage ispretty meaningless to me my 90 had 98k on it when I got it since then the only original bits are the engine and body work /chassis the rest has been replaced rebuilt by me or whne it was supplied it had a new gearbox/I fitted a new transfer box/diffs replaced CV's bearings/suspension/wheels tyres I'd happily set off on any length journey with the feeling that it could break down on the drive or never after all it is a L/R PS get RAC international cover just incase Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Fi if we can take the series 3000 miles through Europe i dont see why you cant take your disco. just make sure you do all those little jobs before you go, and any way part of the fun is breaking down !! Go and enjoy yourself.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 At a very first glance I got you were scared of bringing your son/daugher in Croatia (kidnapping?)... Give your Disco a full service by a trusted mechanic a month before the trip and go... It's Croatia after all,not Mongolia... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top90 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 A well proven older vehicle is normally better than one someone has sold. With nearly every second hand Land Rover I've bought there has been some teething problems. When are you going? I am going over easter. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeryDisco Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 Thanks guys (Mandy I count us as guys too) I thought it would be OK, but I didn't want to be the foolish optimist Well - not that far from home! It's had a new gearbox about 10k miles ago so I'm not too worried about that, I'll just take the spares I won't need and MM4x4 phone No! M - I don't have kids, the Disco is my surrogate child Richard - I'm intending on going in the Summer, you'll have to let me know how you get on, and what to look out for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Fi youre welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Fi Only advice I can give is get the vehicle checked over before you go. Preferably by a company/person that knows what to look for (definitely not a main stealer as they know b***er all). I went to Croatia last Christmas in my 1991 Discovery which has now covered around 350,000 KM's (it's Australian hence the KM) and we have just got back from Libya with it. Provided it's running well and the suspension is in good order you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Also you can get breakdown cover for most of Europe and possibly Croatia as well. Depending on who you are going with and what the plan is, most of the stuff we did was not that hard. If you take care you should be OK. Don't be tempted into doing silly things with the Zagreb 4x4 club it's safer to back out and know you can get back home rather than take risks. Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Croatia is 6 hours drive from home home, we've got friends down on the border and its nice country, if you get stuck theres always someone to help. Even if your euro cover goes a bit wobbly you can either tow to Split and get on the Ancona ferry from there or head north for Hungary, Croatian mechanics arent too bad, just factor on them breaking something else while they fix the orignal problem Make sure your rad is in good nick - its gonna be warm on the twisties and slow moving, the coast road is stunning from Dubrovnik northwards, you'll have a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I went to Croatia last Christmas in my 1991 Discovery which has now covered around 350,000 KM's (it's Australian hence the KM) Didn't you get a bit wet going from Australia to Croatia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Geeeeeeeeez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Ivan A bit off topic but I am intrigued by your trip to Libya. I have just returned from an 8,000 mile trip around North Africa and the Middle East on my Triumph motorcycle. During the course of which I rode right across Libya West to East. What I would have given to have had my V8 Ninety for that part of the trip! With petrol at 4p a litre and so much to explore you must have been in heaven. Did you have the compulsory "guide" and armed policeman riding shotgun though? I have to go back there to the WW2 battlefields around Tobruk although you need a proper guide there because of the uncleared minefields. The sites in the desert are totally undisturbed, like the combatants walked away yesterday! and because there is little or no rain everything is so preserved. A 3 ton truck Bedford truck was recovered a couple of years ago complete with its cargo of ammunition, fuel and water. Its poor unfortunate driver was still in his seat after 60 years. Tell me about your trip Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeryDisco Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hmmn - I wonder who sells Croatian phrase books.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Very Disco Sorry! Try Ottakers book shop or Amazon.com. You have to do the trip though. Trust the force and you'll be OK. Pre Efi Landrovers are so easy to fix and parts are easy to find or even get mailed out to you. You have already covered the item I'd be worried about The gearbox and clutch (on a manual). There is not much else that is actually going to bring you to a grinding halt. Your V8 will get you home even if its only running on seven! So many people around the world know and understand Landrovers that it won't be any problem staying mobile. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Its a slavic based language but slightly wierd, any decent bookshop will be able to sort you out but if you get stuck we could probably find you something usuable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2hotdog Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I'v been to croatia 3 times in the last couple of years but sailing though its a great place and would of thought you will be able to get off road to see some great senery Must say the the infarstructure is struggling to keep up but I've been in August and only seen a small part of it Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Fi, Just get it serviced by a good, reliable mechanic. Change all the lubes and filters (even the funny one by the fuel tank if it is fitted!), replace leaking seals, cam belt and anything iffy. Check shocks/springs and bushes, body mounts and the rear floor. Throw in some new bulbs in the head lights. Pack a SMALL spares pack for self fix and get recovery for as much of Europe as possible. Fill up at a BP station on the way to the ferry and splash out on some Ultimate diesel for the first tank. Oh and don't worry I can't remember wher you live but if you are stuck for a good garage, drop it down here and we'll do it at work. If you live over Kent way get D90SV to do it as he runs a reasonable service bay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Just thought of Fi talking Croatian with a Birmingham accent......blimey they won't know what's hit em ! Take the Disco, you know its little kwerks ans enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeryDisco Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 I'm all excited now! Molim vas, gdje je WC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERY OLD DISCO Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I am going to Croatia as well, if that bl**dy old thing breaks down in Croatia and have to spend my holiday fixing it I will blame you lot. I think I will take a spare engine complete and 4 wheel bearing kits plus 4 prop repair kits, Oh! I best take a pair of axles and diffs as well. That should do it, if not it's a can of petrol and a box of matches. Geoff (Dad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeryDisco Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 I wouldn't dream of asking you to fix it Dad, but thanks for the offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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