The Land Rover Discovery is still as popular today as it was more than ten years ago. First released in 1989, the Discovery Series I also known as Project Jay has a drivetrain and chassis based on a more sophisticated Range Rover. In comparison, the Land Rover Discovery was significantly cheaper and aimed towards a larger segment of the market. The aim was to manufacture a vehicle which could compete with the Japanese SUVs. Being the only model of the Discovery built with a four cylinder engine, it is of little wonder why people are constantly looking for a Land Rover Discovery for Sale. 
There are numerous versions under the Discovery model. Each has its own unique set or list of advantages and disadvantages. These are worth looking into especially when looking at ads for used Land Rover Discovery for sale. There is a wide range of Discovery Land Rover for sale, from the first models released in 1994 to the Discovery Series 4 or also referred to as the LR4. For consumers wanting to buy a newer model of the Discovery should consider ads advertising land rover discovery for sale that advertise the Series 3 and Series 4. Ads about the 2004 land rover discovery for sale and earlier are still a good buy but increases the likelihood of purchasing as a third owner. The Discovery Series 2 was first released in 1999 while Project Jay or the Series I was first released in 1989. This means that when looking at ads on the land rover discovery 3 for sale, consumers are likely looking at a vehicle which is at least 10 years old.
The Discovery 3 model was first released in 2005, with production ending at 2009. It is an SUV with 5 doors. Consumers have the option of choosing one of several engines: a 2.7 liter Ford AJD-V6 or PSA DT17, the TDV6. Other choices include the 4 liter Cologne V6 and the 4.4 liter Jaguar AJ-V8, also known as the big one. The vehicle has a 6-speed transmission with a choice of using the manual or automatic options while driving. The Discovery Series 3 looks distinctly different from its predecessor, sharing no resemblances or any components. Two design features have been retained which distinguishes it as a Discovery vehicle. One is the windscreen that is steeply raked and the stepped roofline.
The Discovery Series 3 model was introduced and marketed as the LR3 in the United States. This is primarily because the brand’s predecessors have been hounded by quality concerns. As such, the Series 2 and Series 4 are rebranded as LR2 and LR4 respectively.
One of the technologies that the company has incorporated in the Series 3 is the use of the Integrated Body Frame. This is a major change and development from its predecessors as previous models utilized a strong ladder frame. Using the Integrated Body Frame made it easier for consumers to drive and control the vehicle on the road. Previous models were harder to drive but were great off road. In the past, another alternative was the Monocoque. The company claims that the IBF is an improved combination of the two systems. This makes the car heavier but said to be more stable.
Another big improvement with the Series 3 is the Full Independent Suspension. Also referred to as the FIS, it refers to the system for the air suspension. This made the vehicle more flexible when switching from off road to driving on the road. The ride height could be manipulated by inflating or deflating the system, making it easier and safer to drive. A more recent update to this model included fitting a vehicle with a cross linked air suspension system to make the conversion smoother.