Thread: What should I replace the Defender with?

Originally Posted by jonesfam

No Range Rovers have 7 seats to my limited knowledge.
I go as later model D4 as possible. They are almost a de-Blinged RR anyway.
Jonesfam

Agreed. There was an aftermarket 7 seat conversion done in the UK by someone for the L322 but the D4 would be the way to go if you have the dollars IMO.

Originally Posted by Mjt084

Hey All,

As much as I love my Defender the prices they are selling for on Car Sales are starting to tempt me to sell. We also have a young bub and are planning another and have found getting a baby seat into the Defender to be a PIA. With that in mind we are considering something a bit more comfortable for long drives and a bit more adaptable to our growing family.

Question is - if I was to sell the Fenda and was in the market for something in the $35-40k mark with decent off-road capabilities and 7 seats what should I be looking for? In my mind the choices would be;

1. Late Discovery 3 (top of the line, low kilometres);
2. 2010-2014 Discovery 4;
3. 2010-2014 RR Sport.

I've had a Disco 4 as a loan vehicle a few times and absolutely loved it (same upright driving position as the Fenda), apart from that I know next to nothing about each of the models. Are there some engines that are more or less reliable than others? I expect the cost of servicing and repairs will be more than the Fenda but is there much difference between the three options? How capable is the RR Sport offroad? I know they are built on a Disco platform but I imagine they have been lowered and are sitting on a different suspension setup?

Thanks in advance for your opinions!

Yeah like most here is recommend the latest D4 you can afford. We had to upgrade from a D2 for extra room last year and went the D3 V8 route due to budget. It's a 13year old vehicle but it still comfortable, quiet and refined.

Good luck,
Randy