I'm a Glutton for Punishment: My New Daily Driver Has an Even WORSE Reputation Than the Corvette!

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[@ricomon64]

As a former owner of many Alfas, MGs, Fiats, and even a Renault 5, I applaud your decision to throw caution to the wind and drive what tickles your fancy.

[@doddsalfa]

Own all of the cars you mentioned never had a problem with them

[@on1ytheb3st]

Alfa (Alfasud) Sprint by chance?

[@ricomon64]

@@doddsalfa They need a bit more maintenance and repair than a Honda or a Toyota, but even the Alfas never failed to get me where I was going.

[@ricomon64]

@@on1ytheb3st Many GTVs and a Spyder, all from the 1970s.

[@doddsalfa]

@@ricomon64 absolutely the same here and a enjoyment you didn’t get in most of the cars available to me in Iceland at the time

[@korydyer8200]

The line, "Seated heats, so my girlfriend is happy," is the real reason why Case bought it 😂

[@DarrenCoull]

You have the 4.0, so way less issues with head gaskets, slipped liners etc. Recommend you get a cooler thermostat (I think it is the one for a V6 Freelander) and ensure the cooling system is tip-top condition, viscous fan etc. and you should be good. Some trim bits can now be fixed with 3D printed parts - e.g. that instrument surround, the horn button, even the clip that holds the bonnet (hood) prop! Centre Diff lock actuator cable is a definite must-have, as both axles are open diff by default. Traction control (if you don't have 3 Amigos!) works really well off-road, but remember to keep steady throttle, don't back off! :-) Good luck with everything, most issues are well-known and have fixes / improvements. I look forward to seeing what you do with it!

[@mattluszczak8095]

Only slipped liners if only you overheat the engine. Its not that hard. Use mls gaskets for heads i think was the solution

[@bobbymcgee6149]

As a former owner of a Disco 2, thought the TD5 variety, I can honestly say she was a great servant to the family. We had no issues with her whatsoever, but thats also due to the TD5, and build quality was pretty solid. She took us to the beach, we took her offroading in the jungles of Malaysia. We owned her for over 5 years, though her time with us ended when she saved us when we went through multiple roll overs on the highway trying to avoid an errant motorcyclist.

[@raymondluna3187]

You took care of her so she took care of you glad to hear you all are ok

[@ROBinJVILLE]

i didnt understand the purchase until i heard "my girlfriend" 😂

[@ldmtag]

I would buy it even if I was single. I prefer SUVs over sportscars, cos they're so much more versatile, including you can drive one fast around the track.

[@briangray5921]

She has to look good at Starbucks

[@yetiskies9240]

My daily for the last 23 years is my 99 D1, 202K miles, had the motor redone at 167K in 2017, the shop found almost no wear inside. It's been a superbly reliable and fun to drive vehicle.

[@greggc8088]

13:15-My mom would ask me "If your friends were jumping in front of a bus, would you do it too?" 😂😂

[@PaddyBoy644]

1:03 Well Case at least you’re young enough to recover from bankruptcy!😂 Good luck with the new daily mate. Cheers Pat 🇦🇺

[@shitloveaduck]

😂😂😂

[@bldontmatter5319]

I've met people who put 10-20k into these in just 5 years of maintenance. Insane!

[@nobatteriesincluded3968]

I had a 99 and to be honest I had very little problems with it I sold it 15 years ago it’s still running ,these can be fun and last a long time with proper maintenance and oem replacement parts only good luck with it cool ride 💯

[@nodieusa]

I always thought Case was a cool guy and now seeing someone this young with such passion and making things happen is not only freaking awesome it's also inspiring! I wish more kids were exposed to dudes like you man!

[@aaronkazi]

As someone getting older, it is heartening to see a younger generation making the same impractical car decisions that I did 30 years ago.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Hey Case, since you have a 2000 model you most likely still have the center Diff locker, they just dont include the linkage to activate it. I have an extra linkage for that center diff locker. I also have some seats in good shape thT are the same color as yours. In fact, ai have an entire set of seats that are real leather. Along with door panels with the faux suede inserts. PM me. I also might have that A-pillar trim as well.

[@shitloveaduck]

Some nice upgrades! Nice of you to reach out to Kase.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

@@shitloveaduck thanks. I have a goos bit pf spare parta. Whenever I see 0ne in a salvage yard I get the parts that are harder to get. Haven't been to the salvage yard in quite some time though.

[@jarrodmcdaniel]

Put it on the rollers for a slip test. Let’s see that traction control in action. I also would love to see some steelies on this.

[@tarheel4wd]

Yeah I'd like to see that as well!

[@Gripen047]

Pending the Three Amigos haven't popped up.

[@brandonstewart7145]

@@Gripen047 what's the three amigos reference?

[@Gripen047]

@@brandonstewart7145 , it refers to the three warning lights (traction control, ABS, and hill descent control) that pop up when there is a fault within the ABS system. Typically, the shuttle valves in the ABS modulator start leaking or a solder joint on the shuttle valve pcb has cracked. Once the Three Amigos come on ABS, traction control, and HDC are inoperable.

[@brandonstewart7145]

@@Gripen047 I see lol that's awesome, thank you for the explanation 😁. Many years ago my wife and I were at a dealership and we saw one of these and thought it was a cool ride. The salesmen told us how much it was and we were like that's super cheap and I think he may have even told us about the reputation it had for being problematic Lol!!

[@maddscientist1644]

I had one exactly like this one in almost every way with 106k miles. I had to replace the waterpump as it exploded while idling at the ATM, then it started leaking ATF, discovered that the flex plate was warped and the viboration took out the main pump in the transmission, that caused it to fill up the bellhousing with ATF. At the time, you couldn't buy any new parts, so I ordered a new flex plate for $100, then a new transmission from ebay for $500, then it cost $982 to have it installed. Not long after that, it started "knocking" but it was actually the liners that had slipped. I discovered a 220F thermostat was installed, I replaced it with a british 160F diesel T-stat but it was too late. Ended up trading it even for a 2004 Jeep with 280k miles.

[@dewdew34]

That sounds horrible 😂 well at least the jeep is less costly and easier to repair.

[@borf42]

I can say for sure I will miss the C4. I am seriously considering adding one to my fleet as soon as I can, and your videos sure did encourage that decision! I also got to borrow a coworker's Disco 2 with a manual diesel while I was living in England. It was a great drive, but the headlights didn't work. The trip to buy my mini took longer than expected and I had to hardwire one of the headlights on just to get home that night.

[@flatheadV8]

The old joke about Lucas Electrics. What does it say on a Lucas headlight switch? Off, Dim and Flicker 🤣

[@user-pn3im5sm7k]

Sold my '13 GT stang for a '89 convertible vette with the ZF manual. Clean, 50k miles. Drove it 1600 mi back home. No issues, its honestly a vibe. Going from a 450hp car to a 240hp honestly does not feel different because of how torquey the L98 is and the light body. No regrets. Plus 10K more in my bank account. Do it, there will be less of these for sale as time goes on.

[@pabo8080]

Case chooses his vehicles like many of us choose our women, good body low miles.

[@CurtisL8.3066]

That’s a start for me. I’ll figure everything else out as we go along lol

[@stephenrussell9518]

I’ll tell you what it looks really good for a 22 year old vehicle. I will miss the C4 but i bet you will do good when u sell it. You’re gonna have some good content with this and that’s what it’s about . Good luck case . 👍🏻

[@semabe1]

I actually dig these and the S1's. That said, I have actually experienced a brand new one on eating the head gaskets with 100 miles on the odometer idling for 10 minutes in a driveway on a warm day. Complete fail, killed the motor. Awesome really. Dealer diagnosed a bad water pump out of the box and ate a $15K repair bill.

[@enjoylife7030]

I do think this is a cool vehicle. I remember climbing into the back seat of a brand new one at a car show and how I jammed my hip into the rear wheel arch because it was just so awkward to step up into. I love how this is just gonna be your run of the mill everyday get around town winter vehicle that you immediately plan to modify and turn into an overlander! I would have said the same thing when I was younger. Have fun with it. I always loved the Defender 90's.

[@plus790]

You're too young for this financial ruin to come!

[@007Knightjp]

Many people often forget about the Camel Trophy which actually used Discovery 1 and 2 vehicles and put them through some of the worst off road conditions possible. So if at all, this will make a great trail rig and you can take care of the known issues preemptively since you know all of them. I will miss the C4. My fav Corvette.

[@anthonyjoe6442]

I wasn't aware they also used the discovery 2 in the Camel trophy I thought it was only discovery 1 defender and the range Rover did the darien gap Do you know of any camel trophy vids that used the d2 in ?

[@kevinbarry71]

I admire your optimism, as you live in freeze to death country

[@flipcyde21]

High effort vehicle but that makes it so much cooler to see a well looked after one on the road. I grew up in Boulder and always wanted one of these as well. Also love the Lexus LX and Land Cruisers

[@jacobeldredge803]

So, my gf used to have an lx450, and while it was phenomenal off-road,I hated driving it. Aside from being sluggish, which is fine, it was one of the most uncomfortable vehicles I've driven in long term. The trans tunnel is so recessed, it cuts into drivers foot well, and forces the gas pedal over about where the brake should be. So you end up riding with your hips twisted to the left. Seats were also meh, and couldn't adjust far enough back.

[@brandonstewart7145]

Hate to see there C4 go, it really held its own no matter what you thru at it but totally get what your going to do with the Rover and look forward to seeing some videos on it fo sho!!!!

[@jjmarriott]

Love it. We’ve been travelling around Europe in ours for two years! Only had two breakdowns, both due to coolant hoses. One popped off, and one rubbed on something and pierced a hole. Neither a major issue. We have spent a great deal of money on it though, and maintained it to the highest degree. We rebuilt our engine using an Ashcroft engine block, so no longer any fears with the cylinder liners and head gasket. Also replaced the transmission and transfer case with reconditioned units from Ashcroft. Renewed the ace system with genuine Land Rover parts, renewed all the suspension with OME and genuine Land Rover parts, bla bla bla. Basically, if you treat it right, it’ll be solid. At the end of the day, these are 20+ year old cars. They need work. But god do they deliver when they’re right! Good luck with the build 👍👍

[@JPD617]

Awesome truck! I had a Series 1 same colors as yours, Mine was a 5 speed standard shift. Believe it or not, mine was great. I kept up with maintenance and enjoyed it. Looking forward to watch the build.

[@nathanvalentine7445]

I’m excited to see what you make of your project. I have a 2000 Discovery that has an extensive build done including CDL swap with a 200tdi engine and a manual transmission. I love my rig, I hope you’ll enjoy yours as well!

[@mrjack8849]

Everybody I’ve known who bought a used Land Rover hated it. A friend bought a relatively new one and immediately had problems. He spent $10-20k trying to fix all the issues it had. Ended up trading it in for almost the full price of a new Suburban Z71.

[@krover01]

Most people I know hate them until they actually drive one, then thy understand the appeal.

[@thinde88]

I understand the draw bro. I do. But I learned my lesson on my second “reliable” LR4 that ended up costing me about 20k for 1.5 years of ownership. And it still had issues that not even the best Land Rover shop in Denver could figure out. Doesn’t matter how nice a vehicle is on the trail if you end up being too scared of braking down on it to ever take it out.

[@dragonxz61]

Right man, just get an old camry and raise the suspension. Save 17k dollars :D (im joking of course)

[@fscottgray9784]

I love old school builds. A lot of fun in the journey of making them into your own.

[@henrycruz45cal]

"Old school" lol

[@fl6t_svx]

Ive dailied a discovery for the past 3 years. Even drove home from wisconsin to PA with a hole in the radiator without issues. These are far better than their reputation would make you believe.

[@pwatom22]

I had a 2000 4.0 and it was a reliable and great truck. Bought it when 3 years old and was good for 9 years. Yes it did need head gasket about 180k kms, 3 amigos got fixed. You do need to keep an eye on double cardon on front drive shaft but with regular maintenance they were pretty good. 2" lift and 31s and put 2004 cdl on they work well off road.

[@davidmurray1630]

I still love these old LR's! They look so cool and I think it's worth bringing it back to life! Looking forward to many future videos with this beautiful truck!!! Please bring her back to life!!!

[@The_Hi_Life]

I remember back in early 2000s, these things were HOT! Everyone wanted one. Still a nice looking UTE, extremely capable, just a money pit… But there are alot of money pits out there, you could’ve done worse!

[@wolfsburg4x4]

Everyone has to admit this is one the best looking 4x4's ever made. So starting with just a shell and drive train It should be possible to make it as reliable as needed especially if you do the work yourself and know how to fix things.

[@infernoking7504]

Thats gonna leave you're gf on the side of the road

[@dinosshed]

Mine has 460 thousand kilometres on it and has not once broken down. There's a very good reason why people have issues with them, they're sophisticated for their time and most don't know how to maintain them. For example, the manual transmission has an oil pump pressurised lubrication system which uses automatic transmission fluid. Most failures are caused from incorrect fluid. They're still extremely capable in standard form and with correct knowledge and maintenance are extreme value.

[@jonleslie]

Can’t wait to see the build and more videos on this one! I always enjoyed the old TFL Disco II.

[@danielladd3391]

I have had my 2000 D2 since 2020, once you do all the bullet proofing stuff they are very nice and capable vehicles and pretty dependable. They are also very easy to work on for the average DIYer

[@americanrambler4972]

The disco 2 is a pretty darn potent off roader right out of the box. Toss some proper knobby tires on it and you can go almost anywhere anything else can go with no further modifications. And without going huge and heavy on the tires and wheels, the rest of the driveline needs minimal beefing up. It’s just all the other body related breakage you have to deal with like all the interior plastics and fabrics.

[@mattdagger1480]

Kids always have to learn the hard way 😂 You’ll learn one day case my guy. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for ya

[@kevindavis5966]

This is a project car, largely for additional videos and revenue. He'll end up doing fine with it, problems and all. The more problems, actually, the more videos and revenue. If he wasn't part of TFL, I'm certain he wouldn't have taken a chance on one of these.

[@mustanggt31]

My wife was never really into cars before she met me. But she had always wanted a Discovery 2. So naturally when she wanted a cool car to drive and enjoy it was the top on her list. Knowing they were unreliable I let her get one and years later she still loves it. Somehow it's still going strong with 150k+. I have done a bunch of maintenance and the back 1/3 of the frame had to be replaced due to rust. But otherwise it's holding up pretty well .

[@douglasvieira1990dv]

So excited for you! And very excited to see the transformation

[@fl6t_svx]

Another thing is there are certain years that didn't get the center locker at all. 01 and 02 usually dont have it at all. Have to completely replace the transfer case.

[@edinreviews]

I’m on my second Disco 2. Current one is a 2003 TD5 Auto with 76k miles on it. It isn’t fast but I love it 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@timwiley1844]

Can't wait to see what you do with it. I have a '96 Disco 1 with less than 100k miles on it. I love it.

[@Appalachian4WD]

Haha I knew it was a Disco. You got the pre facelift version. We had a 04 so, enjoy it but expect to replace everything.

[@fibelow]

Saw something once about putting a working secondary temperature gauge in it so you can see if it is overheating before it gets too late. Also rust-proof the hell out of it!

[@krover01]

Ive had my D2 going on 20yrs now. I love it! Wouldnt trade it for anything. And while it can be finicky, its never left me stranded! I drive it all over the Southeast!

[@rnt45t1]

Case should obviously watch his own KZbin channel....

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Looking forward to see what you do with this project!

[@MountaineerLC]

I've owned two Discovery II's. One I owned for 18 years before I finally sold it. By the time I sold my last one I had done two engine swaps, one head gasket job, three transmissions. No argument from me that they're not terrible vehicles! The cool factor is strong though and I'll confess I miss my long lived Rutland Red DII.

[@einfeldt777]

It’s a nice example 👍, will be fun to follow along, good luck with your new D2 🤗

[@MrBillsfishin]

Glad you optimistic and i hope it works out well for you. Personally as cool as these older Land Rovers are i think i would have looked for a V8 4 Runner and built it instead.

[@Julian-do7bv]

Actually looks to be a really clean Disco and the wheels fit it really well I think you made a good choice on this one

[@davekaylor458]

I think these are cool, and had even considered your decision myself. I can't wait to see your build start!

[@joeymccullough2716]

I’ve been wanting to build a Disco, for a while. I’ll definitely be watching. Great purchase, dude! 👍

[@Moparornocar74]

Hell yes! I have owned two of these, one of them had almost half a million kilometers on it. They are epic offroad and very tough. A couple of points though, make sure you change your coolant on a regular basis, honestly just keep up on maintenance and it'll be a good truck for a long time

[@bldontmatter5319]

European variants have to be different. Most British and west Europeans I've met hold L.R. very high where Americans do not.

[@TJY2K]

I'm liking where this build is going. Im excited to see the results!!!

[@VWkid4life]

I had a D2 for 4 years. Beat the crap out of it and never had a problem besides the muffler falling off. Loved it. Sold it and bought a L322 Range Rover. Which I am loooooving.

[@petereldredge6204]

Lift springs, extended brake lines and 265/75r16 tires, your good for most anywhere.

[@ozzierabbit587]

That reminds me of another white Land Rover I saw a few winters ago in the middle of a busy snowy street in southern Wisconsin, where I live, abandoned.

[@Wezi427]

I hope you make a ton of videos for this. The Ram should've had more videos. Good luck with it.

[@NickTarterOKC]

Personally, I love these but hate the mechanics of them. With an engine from a Tahoe they really become viable. The thing to consider though, is whether you want to put a Tahoe engine into a Rover or just get a Tahoe and spend a lot less money but get basically the same utility. My answer... well... I used to have a Land Rover but now I drive a Tahoe.

[@TheGuardian_TM]

Do the preventative maintenance for known issues, and it will be your favorite vehicle you’ve ever owned. I have an ‘03, & immediately put in a Tom Woods front driveshaft, 180 degree inline T-stat, fan/fan clutch mod, & it already had the 3 amigos mod done by PO. That’s ~$1,000 and eliminates your catastrophic failures. Keep her cool and engine problems are avoided. Yours has sunroofs, so probably need to check the drain for clogging so you don’t lose your headliner. Enjoy!

[@michaelshone2465]

The seating position in these is so interesting I find. You can really see over the hood nicely

[@faxonbissettiii2388]

This is cool! Can’t wait to see the progress!

[@ernestlee3264]

Great find. Looking forward to your future projects with the land rover

[@pmireur04]

Like the old saying goes: only time you see Land/Range Rovers is when they’re on the way to the mechanic, or after leaving it.

[@Shyguy624]

Nice I daily a 04 discovery, I won't say it hasn't had issues but for a 20yr old truck it hasn't been terrible. I take it off road a few times a year and I'm a happy camper

[@hazyhuckleberry7642]

I’ve owned my ‘01 disco for around 12 years now and it has taken me many places. The 4.0 and 4.6 are essentially the same engine. They are based on an old Ford/Buick design. They are plagued with all kinds of engineering design issues beyond just the occasional slipped sleeve. I eventually did an LS swap and couldn’t be happier with that decision. I look forward to seeing what you decide to do with yours! Subscribing to see this build!

[@henrycruz45cal]

Looking forward to watching this build come to fruition

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

I am looking forward to seeing the improvements and modifications that are coming for this Disco.

[@Mike77902]

Nice looking good luck to you!

[@fordkahunna675]

This is one of my all time favorite vehicles. Probably because it takes me back to my youth. Good luck with it!

[@jacquesc3166]

Indeed sad to see the C4 go... in my twenties I wish I had gotten an old '78-81 C3 with the SBC 350, that was the mid-2000's, because my dad owned a white C3 from '81 to '84 just before I was born. I didn't, I went for a 2000 Maxima SE instead and got sucked into Nissan VQ's. Been driving VQ's since 2006, but sometimes I think about that fun Chevy 350 path I didn't take. 😐

[@RobbieHerrera]

Geez, from the Dodge to the Corvette and now to the Land Rover, Case and I have the same taste in cars. I’m glad to watch him go through the experience 😂👍

[@garysarratt1]

Better start a head gasket account at the credit union.

[@jeffdanilovitz10]

Looking forward to this build!

[@avongil]

Discos are awesome. They are quite special to drive. Nothing quite like it. Front and rear solid axles, stadium seating, mad room inside for camping gear and only a 100 inch wheel base. If your block is not cracked, it will be dead reliable after you sort it. You must love re-engineering things though. Gotta do the CDL mod though - transforms the off road capabilities.

[@NickTarterOKC]

Not only will it get up to temperature, it might exceed it. 😅

[@Tinovodanovic]

Very nice project car Kase looking forward to seeing more content with it down the line.

[@Silverback_GMT410]

This thing is super cool looking for sure! But god damn all the possible issues are scary.

[@auduffer]

Can't wait to see what you do, Case!

[@nlken7175]

It's no good in snow when it's broken down. LOL

[@nelsonlopez8389]

Had a 98 and had few problems.Altenator and window regulators about the only problems.Maintenence is a must.

[@pnwvibes_]

Bro really said seated heats😂

[@landroverzone9824]

I own my d2 for 17 years men, never had any issues. I’m still on factory head gaskets! It’s a zebra! Go check it out! No warning lights of any kind

[@lane-gw8ql]

Challenging yourself creates growth🙌🏻 good luck!

[@maddscientist1644]

Make sure you get a few spare XYZ switchs, I had one exactly like this one with 106k and it went out. The only gear I had was 2ed and with less than 200hp, that wasn't fun trying to get it home in traffic.

[@anengineer_]

Hey. About month ago I bougth a Hyundai Terracan 3.5 V6 and it's gonna be my project for next months. Good trade mate, I hope you'll enjoy it. Regards from Poland!

[@GettingthruLife]

I worked at Land Rover Dallas 2002-2003, vehicle/car sales industry/admin experience their was terrible and ruthless people. Anyways, learning about Land Rover was cool. Sold a pre-owned auction bought Discovery II to my girlfriend like 35-40k mile on it. She loved it! She told me that it was fantastic. Drove it for years. I lost touch with her so I don't know what happened to that vehicle.

[@furmanmackey5479]

Two of the three such SUVs in our little town are outwardly identical to yours. One is bone stock and stays in the shop....A LOT!....The other white one and the black one, have gone through the LS swap and coil over suspension route and are daily drivers with great dependability for both owners.

[@thedirtlifesupreame]

Easy to fix most issues on these trucks. Get a Tom Woods front driveshaft and your issue will be fixed. Not much you can do about the motor, change out the head gaskets as preventative maintenance.

[@rebekahm4919]

Just sold our 2004 discovery 2 was a great car for a while . But problem was engine it blew head gaskets and pull the thread out of block from cylinder heads . Fuel economy isnt as good as corvette . But wish you best of luck

[@utah1man]

Better have your running shoes and some water in that vehicle. HAHA!

[@tarheel4wd]

I drive Land Rovers and Ranger Rovers and I absolutely love them! All the bugs have been identified. With good maintenance they are great vehicles

[@hammyh1165]

The sunroof seals are usually ok , It's the sunroof drains that fail. Good choice though D2's are usually sound so long as you keep up the maintenance. Lost cause ranch on KZbin has some good videos on these.

[@TexaSteven]

Please do a series of your build, really curious how it turns out.

[@blautens]

The title of this video is very accurate. South Florida is used Rover HQ - and they're all junk. Once the lease is over, it starts cascading down the ladder of owners who will increasingly suffer.