Thread: Time for a bigger rover......?

I love the D2, but as much as I hate to say it, the LC will have the space that you're going to need for touring with a family of 5.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I love the D2, but as much as I hate to say it, the LC will have the space that you're going to need for touring with a family of 5.

Yeah I might have to agree with Simon. I love my D2 too and it will be fine for me and the fiance and maybe the 1st and 2nd sprogs, but you will need the space. Buy a Defender! You can pick up 110 Td5 defenders for that price!

Angus

The kids will soon start complaing about the park bench back seat and noise in a Defender after a Disco.
D2 is bigger than the D1,but not by a huge amount.6 inches in the rear and a few in the back seat.
Landcruiser is much bigger for a family,lack of power and its love for fuel is the price you will pay.AT LEAST YOU WILL GET FRIENDLY DEALER SERVICE IN MOST COUNTRY TOWNS ALL OVER AUSSIE
If you can get the 100 series at a good price it probably is the best option,UNFORTUNATELY
Andrew

Thanks for the responses so far. Whilst I haven't had a chance to try out a D2 first hand, it seems my assumptions (from looking at pics etc) seems to be true. Ahh I guess maybe I should start thinking about selling our trusty Disco1.

Maybe you should think of a trailer? It can carry the extra gear, while the kids can fit in the Disco. This is what I will probably do...

Angus

Hey mate,

I had a 7 seat D3 and now a 7 seat D2......personally I would rather have some limitations than even...if ever consider a Toyota, some of my fellow AULROians need there mouths washed out . Now we have 7 in our family, though mainly on weekends 6 all up. The D3 was a better set up and more load space, but for now the D2 does the job pretty well. Depends on what one is requiring. At this stage the rear area is clear for you ie only to be 5 in the family...at this stage . In that case 7 Seater would be fine. We are looking to get a roof rack if we go somewhere with all 7....if a camping trip again depends could be taking a trailer or a camper van. Personally we find the 7 seat D2 fine....drive a toyota....blasphemours .

Regards

Stevo

mate
have a look at a defender as well, even if you keep the D1 and use the defender as a family trip wagon. sure thay are not as quiet. but the space.
you get a few inches in the back with a D2 but with a Defender thay are a bit wider as well. Back seat is fine ( well our county one is)

We have just changed from a D1 to an isuzu, mainly for the space. It was a good move, it rides much more comfortable on the road ( BFG 33" AT) power steering is good, clutch is the same as our TDI300 D1. today we came back from up north. a lot of the time sitting on 120klm with a head wind, roof rack and a woping big solor panels over the cab. the othere thing when driving a 110, everyone wants to chat/ help even toyota drivers?

Originally Posted by JohnM

Thanks for the responses so far. Whilst I haven't had a chance to try out a D2 first hand, it seems my assumptions (from looking at pics etc) seems to be true. Ahh I guess maybe I should start thinking about selling our trusty Disco1.

Hi John,
If u decide to sell the D1 please let me know the specifics & price u are after (PM if u wish or publicly)
I too am chasing a D1 & my old 97 was the best one i had...
Cheers