Land Rover Discovery Choice!

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:11 am

Hi guys, I want to upgrade my old disco ('98) to a newer model, we have had both Disco 2's and 3's in the family before, but with my budget I could afford a perfect Disco 2 with extras, or a base model 3 with a few more miles on the clock (probably just over 100k).

Would you think it's worth going for the newer model which is 100% different from the original- a completely different animal, or am I best to find a lower mileage old shape one would you think?

I'm thinking get a 3, as they are bigger and better in about every way (apart from potential repair bills- not that they should go wrong as much!), I know the older ones very well but they are starting to look a little old now!

Opinions welcome!

Cavman · Post by **Cavman** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:47 am

Lower mileage fully loaded perfect D2. Every time.
Having owned a late facelift D1a 3.9v8 (which for the purposes of this discussion is basically the same as a D2), and driven a friends shiny new at the time D3. I was very glad to have my D1a! The D3 felt very constricted inside, everything about the interior seemed to feel very 'upright' and small. My D1a felt sooo much bigger inside and was much easier to converse with my rear passengers. The D3 had some nice electrickery extras and the cruise control actually worked but if, you can find a good, well looked after late model D2 I'd have that any day over a D3. I was in to green laning and off-roading then and the potential repairs and upgrade costs of the D1a made it a clear winner on that front too. I think the later D2's, with the bigger headlights and fully loaded interiors don't look dated yet either, I had an XS model so it had every extra going (must've cost around £30,000 when new!!

) and it felt quite modern inside. A D2 would be even better. I had LPG on mine and it made it cheaper than running the TD5 engine too. All round winner!
If you've previous experience with both I suspect you know all this already, just my

James

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:50 am

We have had D2's before and my parents just got an 08 D3, and they are 100% different vehicles I know!

I'm just wondering though how long it will be until the D2's start to rust and rot, sunroofs start to leak, wiring goes on the blink etc as all these things are wrong with my D1 and they are very similar vehicles...

ChrisJC · Post by **ChrisJC** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:43 pm

The D3 is a far far better vehicle. You just have the risk that a fault could cost a massive amount to put right.

Chris.

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:52 pm

Thats pretty much it, and I hadn't thought about servicing costs.

Maybe a D2 and a 350Z would be a better combo than a D3! And about the same price!

Cavman · Post by **Cavman** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:57 pm

topcatproduction wrote: Maybe a D2 and a 350Z would be a better combo than a D3! And about the same price!

Now you're talking my language!

kiwicar · Post by **kiwicar** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:27 pm

Hi Tom

How about this, one carefull owner
http://www.mod-sales.com/auction/vehicl ... Snatch.htm
then pop out and buy something comfortable with themoney you have saved.
Best regards
Mike

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:38 pm

I might go and look at this on sunday http://pistonheads.com/sales/3548221.htm

And get some new sunroof seals for my D1!!!

kiwicar · Post by **kiwicar** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:21 pm

Go for the 4 wheel drive nissan version. . lots of fun, just like driving a very fast very grippy very heavy ford transit.
Best regards
Mike