[{"id": 10384753, "authorName": "Rob3547", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rob3547/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I service my 2001 Disco at Independent Motorcar too. They are professional, honest, and very fair. Highly recommend them to anyone who owns/is looking to own an older Land Rover.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1672518456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10384832, "authorName": "777AIA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/777aia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ouch\u2026 took me 18.5 hr when I rebuilt my older \u201802 Disco V8. This must have had too many bodies helping\u2026 hope you get it back. GLWTA\u2026 results look good.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1672519534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10385128, "authorName": "Skishano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skishano/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Skishano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1672523509, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10385627, "authorName": "bradshawmt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradshawmt/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by bradshawmt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1672535346, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10385849, "authorName": "GalileoRegio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/galileoregio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have the 3 Amigos been put to rest? Also, what type of oil was used in last change? \r\n\r\nGreat looking Disco II.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1672541844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10385943, "authorName": "paulerkz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerkz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rob3547 - Eric and the guys at Independent Motorcar are the best! It takes me about 2 hours to get to their shop from New Jersey (crossing multiple NY bridges and traffic!) but I bring my cars all the way to them when serious repairs need to be done. Plus, they know every single detail about Land Rovers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1672545407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10385949, "authorName": "paulerkz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerkz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@777AIA - Thank you! The rebuild definitely was not cheap but worth every penny in my opinion. There's just something very satisfying about keeping these vehicles on the road. Kuddos to you!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1672545699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10385975, "authorName": "paulerkz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerkz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GalileoRegio - the shop that did the engine rebuild also replaced the shuttle valve and the 3 amigos have been gone. Unfortunately they did not include it on the receipt. They actually did a lot of small things they did not charge me for like fixing the plastic hood release trim and fixing the gas tank door (it would not stay closed)\nI didn't ask what type oil they used in the last oil change but I will. I might not get an answer until Tuesday though.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1672546644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10386006, "authorName": "paulerkz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerkz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An important thing to note about the rebuild of the engine - the shop stands by their work by covering under warranty all internal mechanical parts of the engine for 12,000 miles/12 months (#17 on the engine rebuild receipt). \r\n\r\nSo far I have driven 2500 miles since the rebuild and the warranty on the engine is until May 2023.\r\n\r\nAs mentioned by @Rob3547 , Independent Motorcar is the real deal. The residents in their vicinity are lucky to have them, Land Rover owner or not! \r\n\r\nThank you and welcome to the auction of my '02 Disco, everyone! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions. I typically answer messages in my computer at night but I will do my best to respond quickly during the day as well. I look forward to chatting with you all.\r\n\r\nPaul", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1672548240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10387381, "authorName": "ScottGR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottgr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope the seller does well- almost 17 with fees on the purchase and 11k for a rebuild within a year. I\u2019d question the top end rebuild by the previous seller. I\u2019d be tempted to keep it as it appears pretty well sorted now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1672600815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10398633, "authorName": "ahab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking truck. Ready to go another 20 years. Remote coil pack is a nice touch. The oil type is listed as 10w-40 on the service receipts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1672774471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10402373, "authorName": "paulerkz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerkz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ScottGR - As far as I know the previous seller replaced all the seals and gaskets on the top end and not a full rebuild. Thank you sir! \r\n\r\n@ahab - Right, I was glad it had this coil pack when I bought it. Thank you for pointing that out, for some reason I forgot the oil is indicated in the invoice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1672809131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10419169, "authorName": "jimdvr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimdvr/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by jimdvr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673016935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10425294, "authorName": "jks020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jks020/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by jks020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673058495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10425471, "authorName": "timmclean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timmclean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t remember the distributor and plug wires looking like this on stock motors. I understand this was rebuilt/new motor. Was the distributor relocated during rebuild? I\u2019m sorry if this is a dumb question just trying to educate myself.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673062014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10425648, "authorName": "paulerkz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerkz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@timmclean - not at all a dumb question! The distributor was relocated like this even before the rebuild.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673065737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10429151, "authorName": "4x4forE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4x4fore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to bid on this. Can you confirm that all gauges and switches are working. I noticed engine temp was flat. Also, confirming the 4x4 High vs Low are in working order? Thanks! :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1673120641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10429275, "authorName": "paulerkz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerkz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We've reached the final hour. Thank you everyone for the comments, private questions, and bids! \r\nOne surprising thing about driving this truck around was the number of compliments and thumbs ups people gave. One time in the summer I was parked in the street somewhere in Providence, RI and a homeowner nearby waited til I got back to the truck to approach me and asked to sell it to him but it wasn't for sale then. He ended up showing me his LX450. \r\nAnother time, in a traffic jam NY another Disco was going the opposite direction gave a quick honk and casually nodded and waved. It reminded me of public bus drivers when they greet each other on the road. It's just the friendliest thing!\r\nAny questions, please ask away! Or use the \"Contact Seller\" button if you want to ask in private. Good luck to everyone!\r\nPaul", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673121415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10429279, "authorName": "timmclean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timmclean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @paulerkz for explanation. I also read another comment mentioned earlier on that seems to reference same while giving a nod to it being an upgrade.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673121436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10429410, "authorName": "paulerkz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerkz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@4x4forE - Yes, all gauges and switches work. I intended to show the coolant temp gauge flat to show it is indeed the cold start. I checked the driving video to show the gauges but the steering wheel was blocking the view. \r\nYes, High and Low gears both work! You might know this already but these model year Discos do not come equipped with the CDL.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673122225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10429599, "authorName": "Mdfdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdfdavie/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Mdfdavie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673123394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10429607, "authorName": "timmclean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timmclean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whew that was close was beginning to think no one was in the room :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673123430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10429617, "authorName": "paulerkz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerkz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@timmclean exactly what I was thinking!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673123469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10429625, "authorName": "Rovertrader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rovertrader/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Rovertrader", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673123515, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10429631, "authorName": "Mdfdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdfdavie/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by Mdfdavie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673123540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10429643, "authorName": "jks020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jks020/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by jks020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673123580, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10429664, "authorName": "jks020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jks020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/7/23 for $12,500 to jks020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673123717, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10429674, "authorName": "timmclean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timmclean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal hope @jks020 gets to enjoy it. Happy Saturday all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673123809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10429681, "authorName": "Mdfdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdfdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Great buy. If I was closer I would have kept going. Enjoy @jks020!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1673123855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10429717, "authorName": "paulerkz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulerkz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @jks020 !! Be reaching out to you. Thank you again everyone!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673124102, "type": "comment"}]