David 686 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hi guys HELP Please I drive a disco 300 tdi and never had a big problem with it. But I'm thinking of a upgrade Eg 110 td5 or Help I've got mates with disco 3 tdv6 but I'm never going to take one of them down tree lines or over the pheasant shoot. ( mud mud mud ) Can anyone tell me about a 110 td5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) have a test drive in one first, it makes the Disco seem like a limo, there is no leg room or elbow room, ok if you are 5ft and 8 stone. edit someone will be along telling me they are 7foot and 20 stone, just try one. Edited February 11, 2013 by bobt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 have a test drive in one first, it makes the Disco seem like a limo, there is no leg room or elbow room, ok if you are 5ft and 8 stone. edit someone will be along telling me they are 7foot and 20 stone, just try one. David is nowhere near as tall and heavy as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) 300 tdi people will say stick with it as its the last of real tinkering with engines and early td5 have lots ecu faults, had expericence with early disco 3 and gearbox seems to be issue and air suspension. saying that doesn't matter what you drive you will get brilliant and bad examples of both defenders do have cramped feel and i get defender elbow but they are a lot stronger than a disco imo stick with or go for a twisted 110 utility miss my 300tdi but it rotted and split the main chassis rails with some bad off-roading Edited February 11, 2013 by maxus77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 686 Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Cheers bakerboy I LOVE YOU TO. I can only wait for the day I grow up and get to 5 foot tall. I'll be a big boy at last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rimotu66 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Stick with the 300 unless you have deep paockets! As above the Defenders are elbow bashers and I am only 5'5". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 A defender with what ever engine will feel like a downgrade from a discovery, to be honest comfort wise a defender will feel like a downgrade Lada Niva Assuming you dont need the defender for off road use i would either stick with a newer discovery or look at a pick up truck, for the money defenders go for you can get a really nice ford ranger, l200 possibly hilux. I havent driven a defender much and only driven with a trailer once and must admit I thought it felt horrible plenty of power but back end seemed a bit unsettled because the towbar is so far back over the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 yeah Ranger and Hilux seem to be really popular, think the Navara and L200 are still a little agricultural compared to these, also like the Amorak but still very new so prices high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Got a defender for a works truck would never buy one, Got a 300 tdi in the house far better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defender.90 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 go for a landy any day. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull dog Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 same as above mine takes me anywhere i want to go with no probs best motor ive ever owned :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I love my 300TDi Disco. Stick with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Hi guys HELP Please I drive a disco 300 tdi and never had a big problem with it. But I'm thinking of a upgrade Eg 110 td5 or Help I've got mates with disco 3 tdv6 but I'm never going to take one of them down tree lines or over the pheasant shoot. ( mud mud mud ) Can anyone tell me about a 110 td5 if its running ok keep it I've only had one it was bomb proof , fair enough its not the most blessed with good looks when you pull up at a wedding " you get the jist "but how often does that happen", since the 300 I've had a fourtrack, Volvo xc70 awd, Ml430, "15mpg I draw the line somewhere" 2 terranos, I now have a Jaguar xtype awd, ,,, I would have my 300 back tommorow, there fun... once had a landrover 90 ,,,,,, many yrs ago if you like been cold , don't mind headaches and love whiplash maybe a 90 or 110 is for you... Edited February 27, 2013 by delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 if its running ok keep it I've only had one it was bomb proof , fair enough its not the most blessed with good looks when you pull up at a wedding " you get the jist "but how often does that happen", since the 300 I've had a fourtrack, Volvo xc70 awd, Ml430, "15mpg I draw the line somewhere" 2 terranos, I now have a Jaguar xtype awd, ,,, I would have my 300 back tommorow, there fun... once had a landrover 90 yrs ago if you like been cold , don't mind headaches and love whiplash maybe a 90 or 110 is for you... Didn't think you were that old... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Oops stupid phones :) ...I meant land rover 90 sorry....forgot to add I had a v8 disco with gas 2000 v nice motor same as td5 lot more umpfff though , worked out at 33/35 mpg running on gas prices , only problem you needed a fishing Brolley inside when it rained,tried everything resealed windows, roof bars, sunroof , still leaked, I would probably kept it longer if my hair didn't get wet when I got in it.... Edited February 27, 2013 by delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Didn't think you were that old... :lol: ive corrected so people might understand.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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