Thread: 200 or 300tdi 110 for The Big Trip

Originally Posted by loanrangie

But its a GQ , I'd rather drive a shagged out defender than any model nissan any day of the week .
My old man has had 2 from new then a GU and now a Navara and they all handle like a bowl of jelly.

But being one eyed, makes you partially blind

true,, but that doesnt change the jelly bit,,

Originally Posted by loanrangie

But its a GQ , I'd rather drive a shagged out defender than any model nissan any day of the week .
My old man has had 2 from new then a GU and now a Navara and they all handle like a bowl of jelly.

Driven a GQ and GU from new too, and that's easily fixed with decent springs and dampers, although you need to lift one a fair bit just to equal the bump travel of a Deefer, which can make a difference in ride comfort on indifferent roads.

I'd be keeping the GQ too and turboing it.
It's stronger in every area the Landy is 'weak', ie. front diff, g/box and that TD42 will go forever and has a bucket load more bottom end torque than a Tdi, although it'll consume a lot more fuel on a trip than a Tdi too.
Front seats need addressing though, the Nissan ones are awful !

Hi rick130,
Agree seats are not the best. Looked at Stratos (1700+) and Recaro (2500) so haven't changed them yet, but still tempted. As for turbo, not interested at all. But I agree with you about keeping GQ.
I have to say that my heart really wants a Def110. My head says, whoa boy, get all info and consider carefully. So I'm thinking as has been suggested, get a vehicle for playing and keep GQ for the long distance travel. This will quite likely be the course of action, but I have to say this; I'm surprised that nearly all comments are negative to some extent, but surely a well maintained and presented LR product (eg 110 300tdi) can't be that much of a liability? Surely it must be suitable to take to the Cape, or Gibb RR etc.? Surely???
cheers all.

Originally Posted by discowolf

Hi rick130,
Agree seats are not the best. Looked at Stratos (1700+) and Recaro (2500) so haven't changed them yet, but still tempted. As for turbo, not interested at all. But I agree with you about keeping GQ.
I have to say that my heart really wants a Def110. My head says, whoa boy, get all info and consider carefully. So I'm thinking as has been suggested, get a vehicle for playing and keep GQ for the long distance travel. This will quite likely be the course of action, but I have to say this; I'm surprised that nearly all comments are negative to some extent, but surely a well maintained and presented LR product (eg 110 300tdi) can't be that much of a liability? Surely it must be suitable to take to the Cape, or Gibb RR etc.? Surely???
cheers all.

Why would you not consider a turbo? they certainly make a dog of a thing into something great to drive, especially with what has been developed for the TD42 these days?

Absolutely nothing wrong with a Tdi Defender for remote touring. In my case I just think that there's a massive advantage to knowing whatever vehicle you are travelling in the way that only owning it for years can provide. You know what tools to take, spares you may need (and just as importantly those you can leave behind) and the subtle warning signs when the old girl's trying to tell you something. All things being equal I'd prefer a Defender due to better economy, and therefore fuel range, and good carrying capacity. Just that in my opinion service history and dependability are more important.

Originally Posted by discowolf

Hi rick130,
Agree seats are not the best. Looked at Stratos (1700+) and Recaro (2500) so haven't changed them yet, but still tempted. As for turbo, not interested at all. But I agree with you about keeping GQ.
I have to say that my heart really wants a Def110. My head says, whoa boy, get all info and consider carefully. So I'm thinking as has been suggested, get a vehicle for playing and keep GQ for the long distance travel. This will quite likely be the course of action, but I have to say this; I'm surprised that nearly all comments are negative to some extent, but surely a well maintained and presented LR product (eg 110 300tdi) can't be that much of a liability? Surely it must be suitable to take to the Cape, or Gibb RR etc.? Surely???
cheers all.

Nothing wrong with the Tdi except they are getting old and racking up big K's so more problems are coming out because of it.I would have a Tdi over the Patrol because I have a Tdi,I would not sell yours with only 275k's on it because rust is the thing that kills them not K's.I would spend some dollars on it,for sure I would turbo it but also really get onto the cooling before hand,they are notorious for overheating and replace the suspension and all the bushes and a good bumper to bumper service. Pat

Originally Posted by discowolf

Hi rick130,
Agree seats are not the best. Looked at Stratos (1700+) and Recaro (2500) so haven't changed them yet, but still tempted. As for turbo, not interested at all. But I agree with you about keeping GQ.
I have to say that my heart really wants a Def110. My head says, whoa boy, get all info and consider carefully. So I'm thinking as has been suggested, get a vehicle for playing and keep GQ for the long distance travel. This will quite likely be the course of action, but I have to say this; I'm surprised that nearly all comments are negative to some extent, but surely a well maintained and presented LR product (eg 110 300tdi) can't be that much of a liability? Surely it must be suitable to take to the Cape, or Gibb RR etc.? Surely???
cheers all.

Yeah, its a good place for a dose of negativity at times. Gets a bit boring.

As I alluded to in my first response (where I uncannily predicted the future), you'll need to wade through a lot of personal opinion to find a bit of reality on this topic on this forum. Defenders are bloody great machines and they will all, no matter what is under the bonnet, do the job if they are in good nick and well maintained.

If you want one, get a good one and enjoy it. It will take you anywhere you want to go.