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2nd November 2006, 02:53 PM
Tyrepower

I think the answer is that Real Men go for the Defender and the SNAGS go for the Disco, being a soft roader and all.......:D :D :D
2nd November 2006, 02:55 PM
dobbo

So with the comments provided allready can we assume that a diesel, Automatic Disco 1 with properly distributed weighting and a power upgrade would be the ideal Land Rover?
2nd November 2006, 02:56 PM
Norm Mueller

I've owned both and it's just trade-off in most departments.

My D1 has an easier access for loading than my Defender did. The gearing on my Defender was lower than the Disco (has to cope with bigger wheels). Approach, departure and ramp-over better on the Defender but that has never really been an issue - I've taken my Disco through much heavier off-road stuff than I ever took the Defender and it performed beautifully (much to the disgust of nearby Japeroo owners). The Defender has a 6" chassis cross section where the Disco is only 4", but just try to break either of them.

I went back to the Disco for an easier, quieter drive with the same feeling of fun off-road. But if I was buying a new one it'd be a Defender (the new Disco is just too pretty - doesn't give me confidence in its ability).
2nd November 2006, 05:34 PM
harro

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobbo

So with the comments provided allready can we assume that a diesel, Automatic Disco 1 with properly distributed weighting and a power upgrade would be the ideal Land Rover?

For the 'IDEAL SNAG':p

:twobeers:
2nd November 2006, 05:38 PM
dobbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by harro

For the 'IDEAL SNAG':p

:twobeers:

I'll get a Defender

One day
2nd November 2006, 05:38 PM
harro

A dent in a Defender and you're 'using it'.

A dent in a Disco and 'deary me! you're not looking after it'.:p

:twobeers::twobeers:
2nd November 2006, 05:52 PM
Slunnie

Kidding? Defenders are the only vehicle that I know of that come from the factory dented. :twisted:
2nd November 2006, 06:05 PM
Pedro_The_Swift

I'd love to be a fly on the wall the first time the new extreme dents a panel,,,

daresay the words would be identical to the new disco owner in the same situation,,,

:oops2:

:p
2nd November 2006, 06:24 PM
dungarover

I own a Rangie but from my perspective here goes-

Defender- A 'real' Land Rover, dents are trophys and I do like the no-bull**** interior (garden hose cleanout bar the later ones with poofy cloth seats).

Disco- Comfort, all-round capability, sound deadning and bloody good air con. Plus they have them in a V* and auto 'box :D

Pity the Defender wasn't a V8 auto like the NAS 90, it would be the perfect off-roader then. Lots of balls, no gear changing and still a 'real' Land Rover.

Trav
2nd November 2006, 06:33 PM
harro

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquarangie

I own a Rangie but from my perspective here goes-

Defender- A 'real' Land Rover, dents are trophys and I do like the no-bull**** interior (garden hose cleanout bar the later ones with poofy cloth seats).

Disco- Comfort, all-round capability, sound deadning and bloody good air con. Plus they have them in a V* and auto 'box :D

Pity the Defender wasn't a V8 auto like the NAS 90, it would be the perfect off-roader then. Lots of balls, no gear changing and still a 'real' Land Rover.

Trav

Well said Trav, I guess somewhere in the middle would just about cover all bases.;)

But, jeez I love my Defender.

Fuel pump! What fuel pump?:angel: Don't tell me! I know Landies.:D:D

:twobeers:

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