Thread: D2a or D3

Originally Posted by KEV0044

Me

okay, why please explain, you will have to do better than 'me'

Trying to compare the D3 against the D2a is like comparing chalk & cheese!

Given the choice, I'd go D3 TDV6 Auto any day...

• Much better off-road.
• Huge load space.
• 7x proper adult seats.
• Reliability.
• Easier to drive.
• More maneuverable (the D3 turns on a penny).

HTH

M

is it really better at say 70-80 kays on a beach?,,,,,,,
(am thinking clearance here----)
(am thinking V8 Auto here too--)

I've had a D2a since new, I'm very happy with it and wouldn't replace it....unless someone offered a swap for a D3 TDV6 SE

Originally Posted by 2_door

okay, why please explain, you will have to do better than 'me'

OK
I purchased my D2a in March 2005 in the run out sale .
At the time I had a choice of a run out D2a or a new D3 and money or price difference wasn't an issue .
I chose the D2a because it was the last of long running history of Discos that built on improvements and developements .
The D2a was the best and last Disco they built in this long process .
The prospect of buying a completely new designed vehicle from Land Rover (or any other manufacturer) made me shy of a D3 purchase .
At the time of purchase - I didn't like what the D3 was offering in terms of 4wd systems , panel design (like a Ford Transit Van) , lack of aftermarket modifications and general 'city slicker' improvements .
I have not regretted this decision since purchase and highly recommend D2a's as the best Disco built over a long design and improvement history of Land Rover Vehicles .
Still wouldn't own a D3 if you gave it to me .
My D2a does what I want it to do and does it all very well .
Cheer's .

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

is it really better at say 70-80 kays on a beach?,,,,,,,
(am thinking clearance here----)
(am thinking V8 Auto here too--)

...am thinking that the D3 may well still be better.

I've spent the past 15mins trying to find some technical data but have failed... However...

• On the D2, the low points are the axles & diff housings.
• On the D3, the low point is where the lower wishbone mounts to the wheel hub assy. The rest of the gubbins is tucked away.

I need to get out with a tape measure but I suspect that even at 'Standard' height, overall you have better clearance on the D3.

...and you can get a D3 with a V8 Auto.

M

Originally Posted by camel_landy

...am thinking that the D3 may well still be better.

I've spent the past 15mins trying to find some technical data but have failed... However...

• On the D2, the low points are the axles & diff housings.
• On the D3, the low point is where the lower wishbone mounts to the wheel hub assy. The rest of the gubbins is tucked away.

I need to get out with a tape measure but I suspect that even at 'Standard' height, overall you have better clearance on the D3.

...and you can get a D3 with a V8 Auto.

M

The D2a is much lighter for beach or sand work than the D3 .
Also - aftermarket lifts and tyre mods are much easier than the D3 .
But hey - - - Each to his own mate

Originally Posted by KEV0044

The D2a is much lighter for beach or sand work than the D3 .
Also - aftermarket lifts and tyre mods are much easier than the D3 .
But hey - - - Each to his own mate

Hmmm.... I'll be interesting to see how far you have to lift a D2 before you get more clearance than a D3. (it's also worth bearing in mind that we're now comparing a 'Standard' D3 vs a 'Modified' D2)

M