Mechanical issues comparison

I chose the v8 for many reasons, it averages 12.5L per 100km, starts every time I turn the key and sounds so much better then an oil burner, what it really comes down to is what you like, some people like TD's some like v8's, both have their quirks and both have their own character good luck with what ever you choose!!

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Originally Posted by justinc

Bob, I would say that the use the car gets and the driver is why some last longer than others, city use and harsh operators can halve that lifespan. Long distances and careful driving will make them last a looong time.
357,000km is good innings, at your rate could see 400+ I reckon :)

JC

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Until I win the lotto, & buy a 2013 baltic blue defender with a Orkney grey roof. ...........[ at my age you have to lust after something:angel: ] Bob

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Originally Posted by disco2_dan

I chose the v8 for many reasons, it averages 12.5L per 100km, starts every time I turn the key and sounds so much better then an oil burner, what it really comes down to is what you like, some people like TD's some like v8's, both have their quirks and both have their own character good luck with what ever you choose!!

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You realise the irony of this statement, as a V8 driver? :angel:

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Originally Posted by sheerluck

I would back your TD5 against my D1 any day of the week. To say otherwise would be a waste of my cash. I've not had any major issues with it, apart from having to replace a new head gasket after a rebuild, but it's of an age where it's best years are behind it.

One of the reasons why I'm in the process of replacing it.:D

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We love our Land Rovers, it's like having children, we are blind to their minor faults. I'm just going down to tuck mine in, and tell it uncle sheerluck didn't mean to be nasty, Bob :)