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shotlister
17th July 2007, 05:19 AM
I have an 1981 2 door RR. Very straight and goes well, so far, except for fuel consumption. 17L/100K highway.

I also have a V6 Saab for commuting. This also goes well but costs a bloody fortune when it doesn't. 7L/100K highway.

Two cars seems silly!

Q: When (not if) I sell the Saab should I spend the money doing a real good fix up on the RR with maybe LPG, new paint job etc

OR

should I sell both and get a 2nd hand Disco. (what model and what possible problems?)

Main use will be commuting and occasional and not extreme 4WD.

Sorry to open such a can of worms.

Jack
Vern
17th July 2007, 05:37 AM
300tdi disco should get you around 9-10l/100k, but its not a V8:(
Michael2
17th July 2007, 03:28 PM
DEFENDER
Quiggers
17th July 2007, 03:43 PM
hey shotlister, interesting handle there.

a gadget i recall from my days of making tv commercials......

fix the RR, it'll go further than the saab:D

GQ
DeeJay
17th July 2007, 04:39 PM
If the 81 Rangie is as you say, then there would be no great advantage - except ABS & Airbag(s) going to a Disco.
There is a very honest write up in the latest 4WD Monthly on s/h disco's btw.
The other problem is the wait on getting the conversion to LPG done:(
Defender=1st
17th July 2007, 05:01 PM
I agree with Michael2 get a Defender !!
Regards Adrian
chosen
17th July 2007, 05:50 PM
Yep, Get a Defender!!!

I didn't (I got a 96 Disco) and whenever I see a Defender I want one!!!

Also, I should point out the better approach angle in the Range Rover compared to the Discovery.

Take your time making the decision,

Chosen.
DiscoTDI
17th July 2007, 06:04 PM
fix the v8, make it LPG and then you can still get around with your head held high still feeling like you havnt sold your manhood:twisted:and if you put some dollars to the exhaust system it will sound fantastic:D.


Biggest mistake I made was going to a V6, its faster and more economical and an all round better vehicle than the V8 but it just doesnt have the spirit:(
Larry
17th July 2007, 06:18 PM
DEFENDER



He said it's main use will be commuting!:p:p

Larry.
chosen
17th July 2007, 08:50 PM
He said it's main use will be commuting!:p:p

Larry.
Yep, he sure did ;-)

However, if that is true the answer would have to be... Sell it, buy something like a Toyota, it is reliable, wont require constant love, attention and especially time!!! It will be comfortable and will be a LOT cheaper to run if you get the right one (maybe not against a TDi in Litres/100kms).

Sorry all, I do love my Disco but it is what I have discovered to be a typical Land Rover!!!

Chosen