I have a V8...but I think I want a TDi...am I crazy???

Let me just say I would love a V8 disco, what I wouldn't love about it would be the fuel consumption, the rego, the insurance, the servicing (plugs, leads, oils & filters)

I have a 97 tdi300 auto disco & I love it, not the fastest thing around but its a hell of a lot faster than some other 4 cyl diesel 4x4's on the road
I've done numerous trips out to western Queensland as I'm a avid Bow hunter in my spare time. When you can consider doing 1400-1500km round trip towing a fully loaded camper trailer plus a couple of days to work the following week and it costing about $150 in fuel......you can't beat it

I'm a very proud diesel disco owner.


Young Angus....your not crazy.....your just starting to turn into Old Angus

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Originally Posted by THEBORDERDOG

Young Angus....your not crazy.....your just starting to turn into Old Angus

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Hahaha touche...great line that one ;)

I'm still at odds with what to do...I really want increased touring range as the only real reason I got a 4WD is so I'd be able to take it on decent trips places and have it be reliable. The range thing is a big draw card for me, plus people tend to sell kitted up diesels more so than V8's, and there is a nice looking white one on carsales at the moment.

A diesel is always going to be a bit more reliable in remote rough areas isn't it? That's my take on it anyway. A few people have made it sound like the V8 is a very reliable engine too if taken care of....hmmm decisions decisions :confused:

I still reckon the best combination is the late 80's or early 90's RRC with a 300 TDi conversion. Bloke I know (on the forum) has just got his on the road, and it drives very well. I test drove it after the d-gas went on and it's no slouch. They are lighter and more touring friendly than the D1. And they look classier.:p

300tdi is the way to go for touring. bought mine for that purpose, no engine mods or anything. used it to tow a boat round oz, including the cape, the kimberly, tanami and just about everywhere else. never missed a beat and average around 650km per standard tank (fully loaded roof rack and towing boat). would love a v8 but the diesel just seems more practical for doing serious adventures.