D1's Rule ...Kind of anyway.

[TerryO]

Drove the mighty D1 to work and back today, haven't driven the old girl for nearly six months sad to say.

Must admit I had forgotten how much bloody fun the old war horse is to drive. Talk about put a smile on my dile. ...:D

Just thought I'd share this revelation with those who might actually appreciate it. ...;)

[dullbird]

I feel the same way when I get in mine and get down to the shops and back without breaking down :D

[sheerluck]

I haven't driven my D1 for 6 months either. In fact the last time I did, it was to pull a bogged Isuzu truck off the very wet and muddy grass verge outside our property. It was stuck up to it's axles - Low 1st with the tow strap and hardly noticed it was attached to the back. :D

And I had a big smile after that.

[Kevin B]

My D1 sees about 15km a day commuting to the station and back, thats 15km of feeling like Royalty... :D

[AFC1]

Had mine off the road for 6 months.....been back for the last 2 weeks.
Been a joy to drive again :cool:

Paul

[dullbird]

thats 3 people in 5 posts that have not driven their discos for 6 months is there some sort of spelling schedule I need to familiarise myself with?? is it part of the major 400,000k service?? :D

[TerryO]

I feel the same way when I get in mine and get down to the shops and back without breaking down :D


That must be a diesel thing Lou ...the mighty 3.9 roars into life every time. ...:twisted:

Well it does on at least seven cylinders most times ...:angel:

[Saitch]

Ours is wifeys daily drive for work. I don't get to drive it much :( but love it when I do! It's just hit 309000k

[OlliesLRover]

They last longer if you only drive them every 6 months :)

[Chops]

Drove the mighty D1 to work and back today, haven't driven the old girl for nearly six months sad to say.

Must admit I had forgotten how much bloody fun the old war horse is to drive. Talk about put a smile on my dile. ...:D

Just thought I'd share this revelation with those who might actually appreciate it. ...;)

Now Terry, just imagine how much better you'd feel if you were doing that with a Defer,,, ;) Mind you, D1's are pretty close to the mark,, :D I used to love my old V8,, longest continuous drive I've ever owned,, ;), sadly long gone now :(

[goingbush]

D1's put a smile on your dial, just got an email from my Nephew and he is certainly grinning.

He noticed one thats been sitting in his neighbourhood for a while with long grass under it and cooch starting to take hold, he went and knocked on the door and asked if it was for sale.

He got it for a Slab of Beer :eek:

94, 3.9 Auto , needs a starter & has a saggy roof lining & needs a clean up

will expect a photo soon !

[Kevin B]

D1's put a smile on your dial, just got an email from my Nephew and he is certainly grinning.

He noticed one thats been sitting in his neighbourhood for a while with long grass under it and cooch starting to take hold, he went and knocked on the door and asked if it was for sale.

He got it for a Slab of Beer :eek:

94, 3.9 Auto , needs a starter & has a saggy roof lining & needs a clean up

will expect a photo soon !


Another one resurected, very cool

[Spel1]

They last longer if you only drive them every 6 months :)

Maybe, but my 800kms a week average TDI with 395K seems to be lasting OK. You don't drive them they take root.

[DiscoMick]

Mine has only been in the workshop for a week and I'm missing it a lot already.

[libertyts]

Hey all,

My 300TDI does about 40kms a day to and from work. The back seats are out and the shelf\hidy-holes are in, no more kids messing the insides up! Absolutely love it, even though she is kinda twitchy on the muddies.

However, it's when she goes off-road every few weeks is when the grin gets even bigger! Can't fault the old girl off-road really, she needs a bit of a lift and some lockers, but does most things fine, just sometimes takes a few goes.

They really are a glorious machine!

Chris

[VladTepes]

Terry I'll swap my D1 for your D3 if they make you that happy !

[DieselDan]

Mine's my daily driver, it does about 140km a day!

Occasionally gets to play off the tarmac too - went exploring some of the tracks south of Walhalla at the weekend.
Which reminds me, I'll have to post up some pics of the landies that I saw in the "spotted in Vic" thread :D

[Chops]

Mine's my daily driver, it does about 140km a day!

Occasionally gets to play off the tarmac too - went exploring some of the tracks south of Walhalla at the weekend.
Which reminds me, I'll have to post up some pics of the landies that I saw in the "spotted in Vic" thread :D

Absolutely :D

[DieselDan]

I'll have to get them off SWMBO's iphone (can't believe I forgot to take my camera!)

[Discoh]

He got it for a Slab of Beer :eek:


Holy Snapkick batman, that's awesome!.
good to see some people still using the currency of my people.

[TerryO]

Terry I'll swap my D1 for your D3 if they make you that happy !

Thanks for the offer Vlad, but don't need two D1's. ...;)

[ade]

Maybe, but my 800kms a week average TDI with 395K seems to be lasting OK. You don't drive them they take root.

amen to that. Mine is driven daily on dirt roads and goat tracks where I live, it goes where prado`s fear to tread

[steelo]

Mines the daily drive, that is when I'm not trying to sort out some niggly little thing LOL, but have been pleasantly surprised by it. I previously have owned -
a 89 2.6L 4cyl manual petrol 4 cyl Pajero,
a 86 2.5L 4cyl diesel (import) auto Pajero,
a 98 4.0L v6 auto petrol Explorer,
a 01 4.0L v6 auto petrol Explorer,
a 89 3.0L 6cyl manual petrol GQ Patrol,
a 99 4.0L v6 auto petrol Explorer,
& now a 96 3.9L v8 auto Disco 1.
I wanted a Disco 1 after the 1st Explorer but the powers that be said no, it was too old & under $10 000, & the Mrs really liked the luxury of the X's. Anyway I finally got my wish & even though it's the most "hands on" 4wd I've had but I wouldn't swap it, well maybe a G-wagon LOL.
The only one of my previous list that's as capable off road would be the 89 GQ with the great rear LSD. Comfort wise the X's win but not by all that much really. Nuh, I finally got the 4b I wanted & even though there has been some probs I'm more than happy. :D

ps Oh one of the conditions for getting a 4b was that my vertically challenged wife (4'11") could reach the pedals LOL, & you would be surprised at how many she couldn't.

[PeterM]

Mine's my daily and I've had her for 16 years now.

There are a few signs of age but it has served me well so far and with continued TLC should continue to do so for some time.