Thread: Conundrum...which D2?

Hi there,

My first Disco was a 2002 V8 which I thoroughly enjoyed, except for the fuel usage - around 18L/100km around town. The car was in top condition, almost immaculate, even though it had almost 170k on the clock by the time I sold it. Never had any issues with it and always serviced & maintained regularly. (I'm going to try and include a photo with this reply - if I can figure out how to attach a photo.)

Only one thing I hated and hence why I sold it - no CDL (Center Diff Lock) & also had 18 inch wheels which was difficult to find muddies to fit. Whilst I didn't do a whole lot of off-road driving initially, when I did, it didn't perform all that well due to no CDL and highway tyres. Plus, petrol engine in my opinion is not as good as diesel for off-road crawling or climbing. Hence the change to my current 2004 TD5 Town Classic.

I have to say I am loving the TD5 now, but to be fair, I have also done a lot of modifications & work to the TD5 than the V8, which was stock standard. I have since been to Vic. High Country and now planning on doing Simpson Desert in April. Yeah, it's a bit slower off the mark and I do miss the sweet V8 music, but would I go back? Absolutely No Way! My TD5 is also my daily driver.

By the way, I sold my 2002 V8 with 170k on the clock for $9500.00 so if you're going for something similar, you should spend no more than $10k - $12k for a good one. My 2002 V8 was in top condition as you can see in the photo. It was immaculate inside out and I'm not just saying that. I took REALLY good care of it and I ended up having 3 people wanting to buy it at the same time!

The V8 is a bit easier and cheaper to service but then again, the diesel is not that much harder or more expensive. I think it ultimately comes down to how you're going to use the vehicle. Since changing to the TD5 and doing all the modification work to it, I am now itching to go touring around and explore this great country of ours. Hope my 2 cents can help you in some way! And fingers crossed my photo works!

Cheers.

Ernie.

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

If you're just wanting it for weekend trips and fuel economy isn't an issue, I'd be inclined to go for a V8.
Shock horror as a Td5 driver I know

The Td5 Mafia will be dropping around yours for a "chat".

Originally Posted by OffTrack

The Td5 Mafia will be dropping around yours for a "chat".

I only said that so there are more Td5s on the market for me

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

I only said that so there are more Td5s on the market for me

That might well placate the "lads".

turns out no service history or books. So have passed on that one. Thanks again for the advice given.

Have a couple of others in VIC that I'm looking at also today/tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

I only said that so there are more Td5s on the market for me

Hahaha, nice come back Muppet! Saved by the skin of your teeth.

E.

Originally Posted by OffTrack

That might well placate the "lads".

Originally Posted by erniec17

Hahaha, nice come back Muppet! Saved by the skin of your teeth.

E.

Just as well.
The Td5 mafia are legen- wait for it -dary.
The slow rumble of the trusty diesel, and the -whizzz- of the turbo spooling up is enough to strike fear into the hearts of regular diesel drivers, turbo or otherwise.
The unwavering squint of the drivers eyes, cold stares that only shift for the occasional glance towards the Coolant temperature or EGT gauge.
These are hard men, who relish the sound of the traction control buzz as their tyres slip (temporarily only, thanks to Landrovers clever traction control system) on the slippery remains of their foes.
Should you hear such a noise approaching, what should you do?
Leave.
Hide.
Repeat.
For they may not catch you in a straight line (unless it's been chipped )
They may not have the rumble coveted by those who drives V8s.
But they will find you.
They will enact most terrible things upon you.
They will make you pay for their nice new AMC cylinder head.
And you will rue the day you ever crossed the Td5 mafia.






















Anywho
Best of luck with your search OP

Cheers
Muppet

Excellent work DM, you have fully redeemed yourself