Reply With Quotehave you driven both?
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum and looking to buy a D2 (2003/4). Apologies if there are similar threads, I have searched but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I am trying to determine whether petrol or diesel is the way to go. The pro's, that I can deduce, of each are economy (diesel) and price & lower kms (petrol).
Wondering if I have missed anything and am interested in what recommendations you all have.
The D2 will be the second car for the family and will be my daily commuter (~20 suburban kms per day) and weekend family camper with our twin kids.
Also I'm not much of a mechanic but willing to learn.
Thanks in advance.
Swaggie
Subscriberhave you driven both?
Current Cars:
2013 E3 Maloo, 350kw
2008 RRS, TDV8
1995 VS Clubsport
Previous Cars:
2008 ML63, V8
2002 VY SS Ute, 300kw
2002 Disco 2, LS1 conversion
yes I have. slight preference for the diesel but not a major preference.Originally Posted by Eevo
ForumSage
SubscriberKris that makes you a VERY unique individual and a Td5 is for you! Cheers
Swaggie
Subscriberare you an accountant by any chance
Current Cars:
2013 E3 Maloo, 350kw
2008 RRS, TDV8
1995 VS Clubsport
Previous Cars:
2008 ML63, V8
2002 VY SS Ute, 300kw
2002 Disco 2, LS1 conversion
nope, retailer.are you an accountant by any chance
do you know if there are any major faults that are limited to either engine? if not, i'll be open to either i guess.
Wizard
SubscriberHaven't had the pleasure of owning a TD5 yet, but I've had a few V8s over the years.
Biggest thing with them is services. Regular oil and filter changes are paramount to reduce camshaft issues.
Properly serviced, they are a really nice little engine, and with a blower and methanol can produce some serious power.
The price savings equate to a lot of petrol to use.
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1999 Disco TD5 ("Bluey")
1996 Disco 300 TDi ("Slo-Mo")
1995 P38A 4.6 HSE ("The Limo")
1966 No 5 Trailer (ARN 173 075) soon to be camper
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YarnMaster
SubscriberI have a TD5 so I am biased. How long before the lower V8 purchase price is eaten up by increased fuel costs? How much is a LPG conversion? How long do you plan on keeping the car?
Julian
D2a Td5 Manual, Chawton White. aka "Daisy"
Build date 11th Oct 2003
Freelander 2 2011, manual, the daughter calls it Perri
Before I had a Land Rover I did not have any torque wrenches. Now I have three.
LROCV #1410
Swaggie
I own a Td5 and love it in saying this i have owned a a series with a v8 and in stanard petrol , a couple of RRC v8`s and Tdi`s and Td5`s.
They all have their quirks like any car , The v8 boys will say the v8 and the diesel boys will say diesel .
At the end of the day if your not fussed at how much or what fuel you put in the tank drive a few of both to get the feel of what tickles you
It has to be your choice so drive a few and go with your head not your heart
OldBushie
SupporterI own a V8 D2 and it is the first Discovery I have ever owned.
I have owned many Turbo and naturally aspirated diesels along with many V8 petrol engines.
The advantages I can see with the diesel is lower maintenance and fuel costs also the diesel is more "Water Friendly" than the petrol V8.
Despite those advantages I went with the V8 petrol model because all my previous V8's were a lot of fun to drive, were easer/cheaper to maintain and had a Lot more "Grunt" than diesels.
I test drove both engine types before buying and the V8 was definitely more responsive and fun to drive as far as I was concerned.
Regardless engine type the D2 is an enjoyable 4WD to own and operate and as far as which engine to choose, It just comes down to personal preferences
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