A friend had a Tdi Defender (forget which year) - he claimed 8-9L/100km on the freeway?but sold it because he kept having to spend to keep it running.
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A friend had a Tdi Defender (forget which year) - he claimed 8-9L/100km on the freeway?but sold it because he kept having to spend to keep it running.
nawwwww , that couldn't happen.....Quote:
Originally Posted by carjunkieanon
I sold my D2 for exactly the same reason.
For a D-D, you need reliability, plus reasonable running co$t$. - Treat it as an 'appliance'.
I used to use my Classic v8 for that, but when there was a chance to use any others in the family fleet...
Now I use a 98 Mazda Protege and have managed 40 mpg on the open road, usually 35+
The BMW Mini at 47mpg (open road again, sensible driving) was very addictive...
SWMBO has a late model Magna, seats are nearly as good as Sarah's...
No, none have seats / entry-egress as good as the Rangie, but, my wallet complains a lot less.
And, NO breakdowns or silly servicing.
Keep a Land Rover 110/130 for what it's good at... Off-Road stuff.
The Lady Sarah, '95 Classic Vogue with working air suspension
(Don't mention the leaking sunroof or her drinking problem...:eek:)
I used to use my 100" as a daily drive. On gas. 240km/day.
It went quite well.
A 110 would be good but why not a Perentie? Convert to a hard top. Low km. Well priced (a GS model without winch). A reasonably economical diesel.
We use a Mazda 2 for commuting. 'George' the Defender could do it, but he'd rather stay at home and prepare for bigger challenges.
Yep, an easy decision really!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh
My Isuzu county has just clocked up another set o zero's.
Engine untouched, uses no oil, and consistently returns 10ltr/100km, on the highway, traffic or on in the bush.
A practical, economical all rounder.:D
My 110 is a daily drive. (Isuzu 4BD1, Turbo) and I get between 11.8 and 13.5 l/100km... Mostly 12.6.
I do all the regular maintenance myself - this keeps the costs down BUT I've had lots of little problems that you'd expect with a 30yo vehicle. They are hot, cold, noisy, slow, thirsty and inconvenient (too tall for most carparks in urban areas). Also spent 7 years and 50k fixing it up and making it what I want it to be. :angel:
If you get a parentie then you'll forgo AC, Power steering, carpet etc. That is pretty hardcore for a daily drive. You'll be deaf in no time as well :)
Not trying to put you off - I'm taking my Isuzu 110 to the grave. The only time it will be retired as a daily is when I need airbags and better safety for kids.