disco power/fuel economy

**SimonM** · 5th July 2010, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by clinta_13

thanks guys every one I speak to tells me to stay away from them because they are expensive for parts and they are hard to get. My pa has one a tdi and has only let him down once in 10 yrs so surely they cant be that bad. Any help would be great. I test drove a td5 and they werent too bad power wise is there much difference between the 2 thanks again...

Mate for years I always looked at Land Rovers and secretly lusted after them but was scared off by all the horror stories. Finally bit the bullet and grabbed an auto 97 disco TDi and bloody glad that I did. Plus the fiance loves it.

As others have said they're not the quickest off the mark but what's the rush. As far as I can tell with parts they are easily found and reasonably priced.

Go for it.

clinta_13 · 5th July 2010, 11:44 PM

thanks heaps guys its great to actually talk to guys that know what they are talking about thanks again

**Brettsky64** · 7th July 2010, 07:38 PM

Power and Tdi mmm have you heard of the word oxymoron?
I too heard all the scary stories but I to like Earvin I bit the bullet and purchased a 97tdi Auto, same price as the 97td5 at the time but I wanted a simple car to work on and i got it, and love it, 8.2L pr 100k hway and 9.2 round a country town where I live (Bowen), if you are not in a hurry and you want economy plus simple to work and you dont mind some engine noise then the tdi is the pic but if you want power and a bit of quietnes in the cabin it comes at a price plus there is more to go wrong and much dearer at the work shop.
Finally, make sure the disco you purchase has a service history.
Good luck

Ps make sure you bookmark this web page as sure enough you will be needing help or an idea and I have found that this sight is the best with the most helpfull members ever.

**big guy** · 8th July 2010, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Brettsky64

Power and Tdi mmm have you heard of the word oxymoron?
I too heard all the scary stories but I to like Earvin I bit the bullet and purchased a 97tdi Auto, same price as the 97td5 at the time but I wanted a simple car to work on and i got it, and love it, 8.2L pr 100k hway and 9.2 round a country town where I live (Bowen), if you are not in a hurry and you want economy plus simple to work and you dont mind some engine noise then the tdi is the pic but if you want power and a bit of quietnes in the cabin it comes at a price plus there is more to go wrong and much dearer at the work shop.
Finally, make sure the disco you purchase has a service history.
Good luck

Ps make sure you bookmark this web page as sure enough you will be needing help or an idea and I have found that this sight is the best with the most helpfull members ever.

Hmmm 97 TD5--Not sure they came out till 99 and I never got 8L/100 you must be doing something I am not. Cool

**Disco Brian** · 13th July 2010, 04:26 AM

I've got a 200tdi and I love it. I'm sad at the moment because it doesn't go but when it does I get about 9 - 10 to the 100 and I'm happy with that.

I'm never going to get a speeding ticket. I don't seem to be in a hurry when I'm driving it.

**pistolpete** · 13th July 2010, 10:03 AM

i've got a 98tdi & gas.. get 14-1500 out of my tanks (gas 30L, d 110L) power.. well i cant say i get left behind at lights to often.. and i do drive like a maniac sometimes.. parts for a 98 landy are not much harder to find than those ugly patrols/lc just got to know where to look...

the best bit about it... less than 10k for it.. compare that to patrol/lc

**markus_80** · 13th July 2010, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by pistolpete

i've got a 98tdi & gas.. get 14-1500 out of my tanks (gas 30L, d 110L) power.. well i cant say i get left behind at lights to often.. and i do drive like a maniac sometimes.. parts for a 98 landy are not much harder to find than those ugly patrols/lc just got to know where to look...

the best bit about it... less than 10k for it.. compare that to patrol/lc

Couldn't agree more. I got a 98tdi (not gas yet but on the wish list as is an exhaust to go with). Not the fastest beast in the world but not what I bought it for. I get about 850km on average from about 75l of diesel around town so pretty happy.

I started off looking at landy's then somehow got myself talked out of it, went through the cruiser and patrol models but they were all more expensive by at least $7k for anything decent. Saw the light and picked up what I got now. No regrets only dreams and empty pockets

Mark

clinta_13 · 15th July 2010, 07:51 PM

thats awesome guys heaps of help cant wait to get behind the wheel of one asap, going to be doing a bit of touring so was wondering can they sit on 120klm if they need to..thanks in advance.

**big guy** · 15th July 2010, 08:14 PM

They can but why?
Speed limit is well below that and wind noise is like a brick on wheels.

What ever you decide to do, is check it out with a Landy mechanic.
There are a few good ones in the market section here right now.
Good luck.

**luke68** · 16th July 2010, 07:48 AM

Trip up to Darwin a few years ago before they changed the speed limit to 130km/h, I comfortably sat on 140-150km/h between Alice Springs and 3-ways(Near tennant Creek). The faster it goes above 100km/h the better it sits on the road. Fuel economy? Forget it! averaged about 13.5L/100kms.
120km/h you could get it down to approx 11L/100kms. Like somone else said, Why would you? I prefer a good balace between economy/speed. Don't forget they have the aerodynamics of a Brick. Not as bad as a Defender, but close.

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