Coils or air suspension ??

[oldsalt]

What are the considered opinions as to Coil springs versus Air suspension on a 07 TDV6 (I'm looking at one model of each at a dealer)......I must admit I'm leaning toward the coils for their simplicity and durability in the bush......any comments or advice very welcome.

[BigJon]

Air suspension makes the Disco 3. I wouldn't even consider one with coils, but that is just my opinion.

[sniegy]

Oldsalt,
I would agree with Jon, I have driven both vehicles over varying distances on & off road.
The Air suspended vehicles make it so much more comfortable.
The reliability of the Air springs are fantastic. The are protected in their "tin can" so to speak & have proven very effective.
The ability to dial in your terrain & just point makes the Air suspended vehicle are great pleasure to drive.
The simplicity of the coils are that..simple. But the difference in height means that every time you venture off the road, you will scrape something.
Would you intend lifting the vehicle? Thats more cost & if its cost thats is the difference in price, then go the Air.

Good luck, In the end you have to be happy.
Test drive both & see what you feel is better.

[slug_burner]

air,

also great for towing

[MobyDisco]

Air goes up.
Air goes down.
Air goes up.
Air goes down.

Air provides HOURS of entertainment!

And remember: there is no button for coils ;)

[AnD3rew]

the clearnce on the coils make it useless off road without a lift kit and al of the expense and hassles that involves. Would only ever own one with air, if you want a simple coiler go Defender or Tojo, or D2TD5 all of which will do a better job in the bush than a non air D3.

[oldsalt]

Thanks everyone for your info and helping me to make up my mind..........I just did a deal on a D3 TDV6 SE - flying up to Sydney to pick it up on Thursday.....might take the long way home down the coast just for fun.

[DiscoSaffa]

might take the long way home down the coast just for fun.

The D3 has to be one of the nicest long distance cruisers ever built (have yet to drive a D4) so enjoy the trip!

[AnD3rew]

Thanks everyone for your info and helping me to make up my mind..........I just did a deal on a D3 TDV6 SE - flying up to Sydney to pick it up on Thursday.....might take the long way home down the coast just for fun.

Good choice, enjoy

[Nomad9]

Hi Old Salt,
I realise this is a bit after the fact but you've made a wise decision, air suspension way to go. Better ride, better offroad and just that little bit different. Hope you have enjoyed the trip back I'm sure you will. Now the fun begins, just remember with every accessory you fit you need roughly three more to make it work properly, enjoy.

[trobbo]

I think I've finally talked the wife into letting me consolidate my vehicles and get rid of my daily driver and the bush truck and have one vehicle that can do both.
The only thing is all you buggers keep going out and buying these things it's making it hard to find one. :D

[AnD3rew]

I think I've finally talked the wife into letting me consolidate my vehicles and get rid of my daily driver and the bush truck and have one vehicle that can do both.
The only thing is all you buggers keep going out and buying these things it's making it hard to find one. :D

I've got a nice 2009 D3 I will happily sell for for ohhh say $90K and I'll go and get myself a nice D4 TD3.0;)

[oldsalt]

Well - there is a near new TDV6 SE sitting in my driveway, and I couldn't be happier......and "yep" you were right - the "air suspension" is great.

[DI5CO]

Pics!!!!:rulez::D

[oldsalt]

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