The Land Rover Discovery is one of the best 4 x 4s on the market. The car is the mostly awarded 4×4 in history.It keeps winning awards. After reading this article there will be no question why this cool 4 wheel drive is so popular around the globe. It is such a fun car.
The Discovery goes back to the 1994 Discovery 1 all the way up to the stunning 2010 Discovery 4. The Land Rover Discovery 3 model was built between 2005 to 2009, with a 5 door SUV style. Engine options were the two liter Ford AJD-V6, PSA DT17, TDV6, the four liter Ford Cologne V6 and the “big one”, the 4.4 liter Jaguar AJ-V8- a car that was highly capable off road.
A six speed box was available in both manual and automatic.The car weighed a fairly heavy 2,461 kg and had a wheelbase of 114 inches.
The Discovery 3 was a dramatic departure from the Series II which was well known and loved. Although it kept the key design features of the Discovery, the stepped roofline and steeply raked windscreen.
The LR3 has an integrated Body Frame. This was a great development as the previous series were based on a traditional, strong ladder frame chassis. The previous models had a ladder-type chassis which was great for off road but a bit harsh on the road.
If you are looking for a reliable new or used car with more than a touch of luxury and the ability to go any where and do anything, you need to look for for a Land Rover Discovery For Sale. There are not loads and loads of these cars on the market, like Toyota or a Nissan . These are fewer and harder to find. You need to be judicious in your selection, and be prepared to wait until you find the right vehicle. You may need to travel out of your local area to find that ultimate car. One of the other things you might also need to consider is spare parts and Discovery Accessories. Living online, as we do, it will not surprise you to know that the internet is the best place to find the best vehicles and there are heaps of sites that can put you in touch with dealers and private sellers with a Land Rover Discovery For Sale.