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2004 Land Rover Discovery Se7 | 116k Miles on 2040-cars

Year:2004 Mileage:116500
Location:

Corona del Mar, California, United States

Corona del Mar, California, United States

General Info:
I am a late 20s landscape architect selling my Disco so I will have the cash needed to support myself for a few months while I grow my new business.  I have owned this car since February 2011 and absolutely love it.  It drives great, I feel very safe, it's stylish - classic yet hip, it holds the whole crew, reasonable insurance, the list goes on.  I really hate to let it go but I feel having the cash would be more useful than having wheels at this point.  But I can guarantee as soon as my business is off the ground, I will buy another '04 SE7 - it so great of a car I will always have one. 

As stated above, I have owned this Disco since 2011.  At the time I was driving a 2010 Mercedes C300 manual.  While it was a lovely car, I needed more space and knew if I was going to get an SUV, the '04 seven seater Disco would be my only choice.  A Newport Beach resident, I scoured Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties in search of SE7's.  I found a mere 10-15 options in all of Southern California.  After driving to see each one of them in person, choosing this Disco to purchase was an easy decision.  Most were in poor condition and being sold by tiny seedy "dealerships" in the not so nice parts of town.  This one, however, was pristine and being sold by the Jeep dealership in San Diego a few miles from Pacific Beach.

Once I found this beautiful example of a Disco, I drove the Benz back to Newport, parked it, took a $200 cab ride to San Diego, and bought the vehicle.  For two and half years, I drove it to the office five days a week as well as around town and the occasional Palm Springs or LA road trip on the weekends.  During that period I had no problems at all - mechanical or cosmetic.  But then...here's the game changer...I started a furniture business on the side.  Once I began transporting furniture in the Disco, it's condition went from "excellent" to "great" to now just "good".  First, I cracked the windshield with a side table.  Then I made a hole in the back inside plastic with an armoire.  And just general wear and tear cracked one jumpseat back and detached another.

In addition to the three "whoops" my furniture moving caused, there are two more.  First, in late September, my neighbor hit the front bumper taking a chunk out of the top it in.  Then, three days later, I backed into one of those yellow poles that protects mechanical equipment.  That whoops cracked the bumper and shattered the plastic that covers the back brake and reverse lights.

Fortunately, the only reason I would give this car a mere "good" rating is because of the minor cosmetic damage I caused.  And this damage seems easily fixable.  I called and both bumpers as well as the windshield can be fixed at your home - you don't have to take the vehicle anywhere if you don't want to.  And the jump seats covers just snap back on.  A little time and a few bucks and you could easily take this Rover back to the "pristine" condition it was in six months ago.



Condition (Mechanical):
  • great*
  • starts every time - no problem at all
  • runs fantastic
  • shifts smooth
  • great gas mileage for an SUV driven around town
  • everything slides - windows, moonroofs, seats, etc.
  • cold AC
  • warm heat
  • California Emissions Compliant
  • SoCal car so no rust or corrosion
*I am a landscape architect, not an auto mechanic.  I do not know anything about accessing vehicle condition.  I do, however, know this car.  It has been my daily driver for almost three years.  I am familiar with the way it runs just as I am familiar with the way my own body runs.  To me, it runs just a smooth as the day I got it and I foresee no immediate problems.  But again, I am a not an auto mechanic.



Condition (Cosmetic):
  • good*
  • flawless burgundy paint
  • deep black bumpers and trim
  • clean interior
  • middle row seats are like new
  • front seats have some wear consistent with age
  • cracked rear and back bumpers
  • cracked windshield
  • all other glass perfect
  • cracked/detached rear jumpseat backs
  • jumpseat leather in pristine condition
  • hole in the back plastic
  • generally clean headliner - a few places that need a good cleaning but nothing big
  • non-smoker
  • no pets (love furry friends just don't have any)
*Despite the few "whoops" I had as described at length in the "general information" section, overall this car is in great condition.  But because of those few easily fixable cosmetic issues, I would give the car a "good" condition rating.



Features:
  • rear jump seats
  • rear convenience step
  • rear audio controls with headphone jacks
  • dual power and heated seats
  • dual moon roofs that slide smooth
  • AM/FM radio
  • cassette/tape player
  • CD changer (six disc)
  • 100% stock
  • no aftermarket modifications
  • owners books
  • contrast piping


History:
  • purchased in February 2011 with 76K miles in excellent condition
  • remained in excellent condition until June 2013
  • started furniture business and had a few cosmetic "whoops"
  • now considered "good" condition because of "whoops" as listed and described above
  • sold in October 2013 to YOU


Contact:
  • feel free to contact me with questions or concerns
  • if you are not sure about something - ask
  • do not assume anything
  • I will make every effort to reply timely and to the best of my ability
  • winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of auction end
  • if no contact is made within 24 hours, I reserve the right to relist the vehicle, sell it to the next highest bidder, or sell it otherwise


Pricing:
  • $3250 reserve
  • $9,010 KBB value for SE7 in "good" condition


Payment:
  • $500 non-refundable deposit due within 24 hours of auction end via PayPal
  • remaining balance due within 72 hours (3 days) of auction end via PayPal or cash in person if picking up


Shipping:
Buyer is responsible for pick up or shipping of this vehicle.  If you wish to have it shipped using a service, I will gladly cooperate within reason.



Warranty:
This vehicle is being sold as-is with no warranty, expressed written or implied.  The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.  No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage.  Any descriptions are or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.  It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely.  The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale.  Seller assumes all responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. 


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