Thread: Disco Series 1 0R Series 2... That is the Question????

Plenty of disco experts here, but i'll still have my say anyway [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

I reakon if you can stretch your budget to a series 2, go for it.

Realistically there isn't really that much more electronic gadgetry in a series 2 than a series 1. And if something electrical is going to go bang, it will regardless of what kind of car it is. So you are better off gaining the benifits of a series 2 machine IMHO.

G'Day Bytemrk,

To be honest, if my finances had allowed me to go for a Series 2, when I purchased 2 years ago, I would have. However, they didn't, I didn't and I'm very happy (in general) with my Series 1.

Be prepared to keep it though, as you're in for big time depreciation. I paid $28,500 for mine in Dec 2001, from a LR dealer and got offered $13,000 for it as a t/in on a series 2 in Nov 2003, from the same dealer. I nearly cried... That money was obviously around the mark at which dealers were 'talking' for mine, as a non LR dealer offered me the same $$ on a 99 Series 2 he had in his yard, too... more blubbering..

Note - They can go to hell! I'm keeping it now, spent over $1600 2 weeks ago and more to come, I'm gonna make her do 500,000...........

All genuine LR parts are expensive and you may well be right about Series 2 parts being more so, I personally don't know - a call to your LR delaer will tell the story.

Both the 1s and the 2s handle well, and I really don't know whether the electronic gizmo's on the 2s make them much better - although no doubt people who have owned both will have an opinion on that. My mate has a TD5 Series 2 and it handles.... well, ......a bit more tautly than mine.. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] what can I say?

They're both comfortable on road, good off road, and as long as you keep them well maintained... reliable. They have good standard suspension, and good standard ground clearance, with everything pretty well tucked away.

The V8 will give you great torque, but will be expensive to run compared to the TD motors. The TDs will give good fuel economy and once in the turbo power band, reasonable power, but will be abysmal in standard form, below it. (Actually the TD5 is heaps more powerful than the Tdi).

Point of view....my wife likes my car (as a passenger) but doesn't like to drive it herself as...get this.. she says "you have to actually drive it"... Oh well.

Welcome to AULRO, you'll find heaps of informed comment and info around here - they're all very helpful (have always given me great advice) (crawl...crawl..) - but they're biased! They're all bloody LR owners!

Let us know what you do...

Regards,

Rob.

Originally posted by DiscoRob
- but they're biased! They're all bloody LR owners!

Well at least we recomend good vehicles. I agree that the TD5 is the pick of the engines.

Happy hinting [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

Am about to trade my series 1 for a series 2, from the V8 to the TD5. Main reason is just because I want a Diesel. Have been very happy with the series 1 though, it goes well off road in standard form, and very comfy on road. Has given me almost NO trouble at all, and has never leaked a drop of any fluid.

The depreciation factor is huge.......but it means you do get a decent car for reasonable money when buying.

Other thing to bear in mind, series 1 has a centre diff lock, series 2 doesn't (re-introduced in '03) but 2 has Electronic Traction Control instead. Seems a lot of people install an after market CDL on series 2 to have the best of both worlds.

Hey I'm no expert,,
I just like the buggars,,

If room is a problem,
go the series 2.

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all the replies, I'm spending the weekend driving a couple so hopefully in a few days will be more decided...

I realise what ever I buy will be worth half of that in a few years - But what the hell I want one! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

I probably will have the same story with my missus - not wanting to drive it - but isn't that a positive :roll: ?? My last 2 "new " cars have misteriously become her car within 6 -12 months. This one will be MINE!! and she can't have it..

I think I will lean to series 2 - but it really comes down to the budget and the particular car. I'd rather a really good Series 1 than a dodgy series 2 so plenty of test driving and crawling around under them for me!!..

And Timmo, your right if I go Series 2 an aftermarket diff lock kit is high on the shopping list

Anyway will definitely let you know when I get my act together and really do appreciate a bit of friendly advise.