Thread: What to buy a 300tdi or a Toyota?

I have a 2013 110 dual cab pickup. The 2.2l engine. Its not at all sluggish as a performer. Must be something wrong with the 2.4 you drove.

Originally Posted by cafe latte

I went today for a test drive... I am wondering if there was a problem as it was like driving with the handbrake on, no kidding. It had less go than my 60 series there must have been an issue with it IMO. My missus was totally not impressed and she was not happy with the seats much either but it was not deal breaker unhappy. I actually liked the seats as I have two stuffed discs and the upright seating position I found really comfortable. Power was my issue, I wonder if the 2,4l Puma had fuel pressure issues or something, it is not possible something is so gutless that is 90kw. I went to the Landy dealer and asked him to ring me when a 110 comes in as I want a test drive. My missus liked the Disco which is a nice truck but not what I want).
I also tried the Toyota wagon 70 series which has heaps of grunt, is great, ...

Are you talking about low down or top end?
These little modern diesels are a bit doughy down low but get up and go when you put the boot in.
Test drive a 3L prado and compare it to the 79 series 4.5. Big difference low down, but with the extra gear the prado is probably better on the highway.
Just the same as the isuzu has much more bottom end torque than any of the 2.5/2.4/2.2 engines which followed thanks to its displacement and rotating mass.

Which breed of cow?

Originally Posted by cafe latte

I do like Disco's my friend has a 2, but the load area is small. The problem is I shoot F class in comps and F class rifles have 32 inch barrels so the gun is rather long. I need to fit 2 guns in a box in the loading area (boot) and other stuff like shooting stands, bags etc. Then there is other camping stuff like a fridge. The dog will be on the back seat and the rest can go in the caravan. With a Disco I dont think I will get all I need in the back which is a pity as used Discos are much cheaper than Defenders and more comfortable for sure.
Chris

They do have split rear seats - leave one up for the dog, fridge behind it, guns where the other seat was. Problem solvered

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

Are you talking about low down or top end?
These little modern diesels are a bit doughy down low but get up and go when you put the boot in.
Test drive a 3L prado and compare it to the 79 series 4.5. Big difference low down, but with the extra gear the prado is probably better on the highway.
Just the same as the isuzu has much more bottom end torque than any of the 2.5/2.4/2.2 engines which followed thanks to its displacement and rotating mass.

Which breed of cow?

It was just driving around Cairns so town driving but very little traffic. I would put my foot down when the lights changed and nothing really happened it took ages to wind up it seemed to just have no go, something must have been wrong...
Re the cows we are a Droughtmaster stud.
Chris

What about one of the last of the 4.2L Troop carriers 2006 ish. Strong vehicles, solid axles, no common rail fuel system issues, plenty of length and space. The RV models had the forward facing rear bench. If you can find one of the factory turbo models even better!!!

Originally Posted by Tomo

What about one of the last of the 4.2L Troop carriers 2006 ish. Strong vehicles, solid axles, no common rail fuel system issues, plenty of length and space. The RV models had the forward facing rear bench. If you can find one of the factory turbo models even better!!!

Thanks I will have a look. I have just been googling Disco and there really are some nice bargains. Low km td5's some with leather go for next to nothing. I did not really want a Disco though, are they going to be as good off road? I have two ways i can go at this point, one is to spend a bit on my Nissan (1991) td42 and put a turbo on it, I actually bought the 91 model in the first place so I could fit a turbo (later models dont like after market turbo's), then I have my tow truck. If I do this,then the missus is out of the equation and I go and get a 110 or even better a 130 td5 or even a 300td1 for my daily truck. I have a farm and some rentals so I have tool boxes so this would be one possibility. Otherwise I get a cheap low km Disco and put the seats down in the Nissan and use that for my gear. Old probably boring Land Rover Question for you guys, Older td5 Disco or Defender, and why? I still have a test drive booked for the new Defender, but I am just not convinced, I like it but that money it is going to be the' family' truck and the missus is not fussed..
Thanks again for all the help
Chris

No 4wd will take your rifles in the back,they are too long,buy a disco and fold one of the rear seats down,they are comfortable and cheap to buy and run,turboing a non turbo engine like your nissan can lead to nightmares. Pat Pat

Originally Posted by PAT303

No 4wd will take your rifles in the back,they are too long,buy a disco and fold one of the rear seats down,they are comfortable and cheap to buy and run,turboing a non turbo engine like your nissan can lead to nightmares. Pat Pat

A 130 will fit rifles and a Nissan td42 pre 1992 has no issues with a turbo. Fit a turbo to a later say 1994 and you are in for trouble. People use massive boost on early Nissan's with no issues, but I would only be looking for a little bit of boost for the hills. 4-5 pounds is enough to make a difference, normal is 12, but guys do 30 with no issues.
All this said I am curious of the Disco's as they are cheap, cheap enough to find a solution for my rifles so they are big time on my radar right now. I need apart the F truck which is a heap of junk for carting hay two 4x4's, one good one and another one. Question is one a Nissan and the other a Defender or do I bite the bullet and try a disco? Is the disco good off road and how tough?
Chris