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

Given equal driver abilities, a disco is almost on a par with the defender, off-road.
I am fully equipped with my flameproof undies for the responses from the deefer brigade!

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What donh54 said

I have a rhino roof pod on my D2 when I go away with the kids and dog. More room than a deefer and comfy. Have your cake and eat it too. You could get a cannon in the roof pod if you could lift it that high

Hmm lots to think about, part of me wants a 110, actually I always wanted one which is why I am so torn, but the disco is tempting at the prices I am seeing. Now another question, a lot of the disco's I am seeing (2001-2003) are automatics. I am not that fond of auto's, but I was wondering if the auto in the disco's of this age are any good?
Cheers
Chris

Originally Posted by cafe latte

Hmm lots to think about, part of me wants a 110, actually I always wanted one which is why I am so torn, but the disco is tempting at the prices I am seeing. Now another question, a lot of the disco's I am seeing (2001-2003) are automatics. I am not that fond of auto's, but I was wondering if the auto in the disco's of this age are any good?
Cheers
Chris

Autos are fine. I have one Much better off road as you can't stall and much better control at low speed. Traction control is awesome. Ride the brake when wheels are spinning to transfer drive to other wheels. Cheap man's diff lock . In low you hit the mode button on the auto and it becomes a manual with engine braking! Avoid a late 2000 or early 2001 if they don't have the CDL internals. Search CDL on the forum if that doesn't make sense.

Some have had to have rebuilds done around 250k. Probably something to think about.

I always wanted a 110 too and have had a couple as well. Then I got middle aged, fat and lazy. Now I'd never own another because I enjoy a comfortable, dust free and dry ride more.

Originally Posted by gusthedog

Autos are fine. I have one Much better off road as you can't stall and much better control at low speed. Traction control is awesome. Ride the brake when wheels are spinning to transfer drive to other wheels. Cheap man's diff lock . In low you hit the mode button on the auto and it becomes a manual with engine braking! Avoid a late 2000 or early 2001 if they don't have the CDL internals. Search CDL on the forum if that doesn't make sense.

Some have had to have rebuilds done around 250k. Probably something to think about.

I always wanted a 110 too and have had a couple as well. Then I got middle aged, fat and lazy. Now I'd never own another because I enjoy a comfortable, dust free and dry ride more.

Is it the 2000 and 2001 that have had rebuilds done or is that any year? Also do you mean gearbox rebuilds?
Cheers
Chris

Supposedly any year D2. And yes, auto gearbox rebuilds.

Info on auto rebuilds
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...n-rebuild.html
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...placement.html
Here is some info on CDL
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/good-oil/39956-cdl-d2s.html

Originally Posted by gusthedog

Supposedly any year D2. And yes, auto gearbox rebuilds.

Info on auto rebuilds
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...n-rebuild.html
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...placement.html
Here is some info on CDL
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/good-oil/39956-cdl-d2s.html

Hmm, what about manual gearboxes, are the reliable?
Chris

I believe so. But 1st gear is pretty tall so hill starts whilst towing can be interesting.

There is no perfect vehicle though and nothing will tick all boxes. Gotta compromise sometimes.