1995 Landrover Discovery, 4.0

I have a chance to buy this Land Rover, with 150,000 miles. Asking 1200.00. Everything works, paint and interior rough. Owner did not use it offroad or pull heavy loads.
Don't know about these. Looking for something to pull a 18ft bass boat and do mild offroading.
Any insight much welcomed.  

Dosen't anyone have a comment on these, good or bad? Do they break down alot, or are the bullet proof?  

Never owned one, but I've heard from multiple sources that you need to "get to know your Land Rover (and all it's idiosyncrasies) real well, and be willing to give it all the attention it desires if you want to own one" (and at 150K, it's probably gonna want a lot).

I prefer Fords, myself.  

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Never owned one, but I've heard from multiple sources that you need to "get to know your Land Rover (and all it's idiosyncrasies) real well, and be willing to give it all the attention it desires if you want to own one" (and at 150K, it's probably gonna want a lot).

I prefer Fords, myself.

Wow that was a pointless reply ^^

Land Rover motors are not known for thier reliablilty.  Thier parts are expensive and can be hard to source at times.  
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I agree with what Geo450racer said, "the Land Rover engines are not that reliable" and they also require lots of periodic maintenance.  

Their ECM's transmissions, suspension, and steering units frequently have problems!

When I searched for a 1992 to 2001 Land Rover Range Rover myself about 5 years ago, I came across listings like, "brand new engine, or not running, or needs transmission work"

A Land Rover newer like 2002 and up, or an older UK made Land Rover, might prove to be a bit more reliable, but they are still costly to repair!      

Parts will cost two to three times as much, when compared to any full-size Ford, Chevy, and or Dodge.

Parts are harder to find or source unless you search the internet.

Your local parts store might have a handful of replacement parts, but they will not have everything!  

Umm... My point exactly.  

All right you convinced me. I'll pass on it. Sounds like you three like heavy Detroit iron. What about Jeeps. Wrangler's, Cherokee's or the Grand Cherokee? I have had all three, all stock. The Wife wants another Wrangler, I am leaning toward a Grand. Any comments?  

Grand Cherokee is a good choice, both for towing your bass boat, and mild offroading.  

I am not sure how much your boat weighs maybe 4000 to 5000lbs, but the longer the wheelbase the better it is for your vehicle to haul it around.

A Wrangler will tow your boat, but since it has a short wheelbase you might have some trouble with front-end wondering, and bouncing.  Unless you add a winch and or a spare tire to the front bumper of the Jeep to act as a ballast.

Currently, I own a Jeep Comanche, which is the same platform as a Cherokee, has a 4.0L Inline six and it does a good job towing loads up to 5000lbs.