The Lawn Ranger Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Hi folks, I can't choose between two cars that I like and suits family, hobby, budget etc. They are Landrover Discovery and Mitsubishi Shogun, both 2003, 80k miles, diesel, automatic. I had a Disco V8 15 years ago & loved it....then the baby arrived lol. Until recently I had an L200 4work but changed this to a panel van, again I liked this too. I'm not the most mechanically minded so what's the pros & cons? Maintenance issues, running costs etc etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Matter of personal preference really, different people will say either. I would say shogun, had Mitsubishis in the family ever since the mk1 shogun and all of them have been ultra reliable. You get the odd bad one from every car, but for reliability point of view I would say the shogun is a much safer bet than a disco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Id go for the shogun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Shogun is ok, IIRC it's the 4M/41 engine. Watch out for rust on filler pipes going to fuel tank, in a very vulnerable position - if rusted this allows water into fuel tank which ruins the vulnerable and flipping expensive fuel pump... Head gaskets can be an issue, easily boiled heads if you have any overheating too. I loved mine, mind you, loved the 4X4 system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I've had a LWB shogun and travelled it a bit - 4 years, I think the overhead bulb went - nothing else.Ultra reliable but dont neglect the cam belt. I've heard horror stories of disco's. Faced with your choice and after a good inspection, Shogun without doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 A late TD5 should be a good motor especially with the low mileage and shouldn't suffer as much as other landrovers on reliability just check suspension air bags and pump etc, however I would personally go for the shogun they are considerably bigger inside and the only common fault I have heard of is the fuel pump packing up.... which is bloody expensive. My mate has a shogun which has been looked after but is similar age and been well abused regularly pulling 3.5ton IFOR with digger across fields etc and its proved very reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 A late TD5 should be a good motor especially with the low mileage and shouldn't suffer as much as other landrovers on reliability just check suspension air bags and pump etc, however I would personally go for the shogun they are considerably bigger inside and the only common fault I have heard of is the fuel pump packing up.... which is bloody expensive. My mate has a shogun which has been looked after but is similar age and been well abused regularly pulling 3.5ton IFOR with digger across fields etc and its proved very reliable. The fuel pump tends to go because of water in diesel, only made worse by rusting fuel filler neck and lines. Get a good example with no rust there and it should be fine. Common issue is the filler neck on those. I replaced mine and coated them to stop them rusting. It's just that they are directly above the wheel arch exposed to all the mud and water. No big deal though, and not exactly breaking the bank to sort - it more of a warning. Loads of room inside too. Nice feature with the built in boot seats too, makes it 7 seater when you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hi folks, I can't choose between two cars that I like and suits family, hobby, budget etc. They are Landrover Discovery and Mitsubishi Shogun, both 2003, 80k miles, diesel, automatic. I had a Disco V8 15 years ago & loved it....then the baby arrived lol. Until recently I had an L200 4work but changed this to a panel van, again I liked this too. I'm not the most mechanically minded so what's the pros & cons? Maintenance issues, running costs etc etc etc. If you are not in to repairing cars/trucks yourself is a Landrover a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I've had my 53 plate Disco for some 3 years now. Outside of servicing I've had very little to do for a car which is now 12 years old. I drive the car every day which involves 50/50 town and motorway driving. I've changed: 1 Fuel pipe (around £40) 1 brake sensor (Around £10) Drivers side window regulator (Less than £20) Power steering pump (which I knew was leaking when I bought it) (£300) Love the car, great to drive, great off road and parts readily available at very good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arley Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Had both, kept my TD5 for nearly 10 years, got rid of my shogun after 14months, the head gasket went But mate has had a shogun from new for 9 years and never had any trouble he thinks its the best car he has ever owned. Good and bad in every car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerboy Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I've had a 2002 Discovery TD5 auto for the last three years. It was the motor I'd longed for for years and its put me off Landrovers for life. As soon as financially possible it's going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lawn Ranger Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks for your input, I've made arrangements to view a SWB Shogun tomorrow, same mileage etc but £1k under budget, fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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