1997 Land Rover Discovery Xd - Very Rare on 2040-cars
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1997 Land Rover Discovery XD. Special Edition Discovery XD with AA Yellow paint. Produced only for the North American market, the Special Vehicles Division of Land Rover created only 250 of these vehicles. Some have estimated there are less than 150 remaining. I purchased this vehicle preowned through a dealer while it was still under factory warranty. I have owned the vehicle since that time. I have always run full synthetic oil at 3K mile interval changes. Vehicle has been used lightly off-road at sanctioned Land Rover Club and Land Rover Dealership “Wheels” events. Hard to part with the vehicle but I can’t justify hanging on to it with other projects that need my attention and money. I would rather see someone getting enjoyment out of it then sitting in my garage. The engine runs strong and shifts smoothly with only 135K miles (averaging less than 8K miles per year). Vehicle has never been smoked in. I make no claims to this being a perfect vehicle but that said, for a 17-year-old vehicle, it looks and runs great!! Air Conditioning is ice cold. If you know Land Rovers you will know some seeping and leaking is not unusual and this vehicle is no exception. Most visible leak on a garage floor is the power steering fluid, which is leaking from the power steering box. The vehicle has been well serviced and maintained primarily at Land Rover Dealerships. The vehicle has had full seat covers since new so the fabric looks excellent!! Over $5K in accessories and KIT; save yourself the time and money of building one up yourself and take advantage of this well equipped vehicle. I have owned many Rovers and this has been a great vehicle. Happy Bidding on this rare XD! Modifications
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Terms: VEHICLE IS SOLD AS-IS - NO WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED NO REFUNDS ON AUCTION BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKUP IN BEAUFORT, SC |
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