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  1. 17th July 2007, 05:19 AM #1
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    Question how to spend $5000

    I have an 1981 2 door RR. Very straight and goes well, so far, except for fuel consumption. 17L/100K highway.

    I also have a V6 Saab for commuting. This also goes well but costs a bloody fortune when it doesn't. 7L/100K highway.

    Two cars seems silly!

    Q: When (not if) I sell the Saab should I spend the money doing a real good fix up on the RR with maybe LPG, new paint job etc

    OR

    should I sell both and get a 2nd hand Disco. (what model and what possible problems?)

    Main use will be commuting and occasional and not extreme 4WD.

    Sorry to open such a can of worms.

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  2. 17th July 2007, 05:37 AM #2
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    300tdi disco should get you around 9-10l/100k, but its not a V8
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  3. 17th July 2007, 03:28 PM #3
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    DEFENDER
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  4. 17th July 2007, 03:43 PM #4
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    hey shotlister, interesting handle there.

    a gadget i recall from my days of making tv commercials......

    fix the RR, it'll go further than the saab

    GQ
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  5. 17th July 2007, 04:39 PM #5
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    If the 81 Rangie is as you say, then there would be no great advantage - except ABS & Airbag(s) going to a Disco.
    There is a very honest write up in the latest 4WD Monthly on s/h disco's btw.
    The other problem is the wait on getting the conversion to LPG done
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  6. 17th July 2007, 05:01 PM #6
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    I agree with Michael2 get a Defender !!
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  7. 17th July 2007, 05:50 PM #7
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    Yep, Get a Defender!!!

    I didn't (I got a 96 Disco) and whenever I see a Defender I want one!!!

    Also, I should point out the better approach angle in the Range Rover compared to the Discovery.

    Take your time making the decision,

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  8. 17th July 2007, 06:04 PM #8
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    fix the v8, make it LPG and then you can still get around with your head held high still feeling like you havnt sold your manhoodand if you put some dollars to the exhaust system it will sound fantastic.


    Biggest mistake I made was going to a V6, its faster and more economical and an all round better vehicle than the V8 but it just doesnt have the spirit
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  9. 17th July 2007, 06:18 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael2 View Post
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    He said it's main use will be commuting!

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  10. 17th July 2007, 08:50 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Larry View Post
    He said it's main use will be commuting!

    Larry.
    Yep, he sure did ;-)

    However, if that is true the answer would have to be... Sell it, buy something like a Toyota, it is reliable, wont require constant love, attention and especially time!!! It will be comfortable and will be a LOT cheaper to run if you get the right one (maybe not against a TDi in Litres/100kms).

    Sorry all, I do love my Disco but it is what I have discovered to be a typical Land Rover!!!

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