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  1. 12th July 2008, 01:54 PM #21
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    V8 + auto can count for a lot

    If you go the Disco route for serious offroading you will need much more barwork and protection than the Defender, whose bodywork is neater, boxier, narrower, and as far as I can see without referring to the manuals, has better departure and approach angles. So less panel damage with the deefer.
    Having said that, there seem to be times (eg loose steep long inclines, large step-ups etc) when a Disco with a V8 and an auto box does have an advantage.
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  2. 12th July 2008, 05:29 PM #22
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    stock the deefers win it hands down...


    but put deefer rubber, shocks and springs under a d1 and thats a different kettle of fish, Havent yet tried that on a D2. someone got a spare D2 and about 3 grand they dont want so I can mod one and do some performance reviews?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    stock the deefers win it hands down...


    but put deefer rubber, shocks and springs under a d1 and thats a different kettle of fish, Havent yet tried that on a D2. someone got a spare D2 and about 3 grand they dont want so I can mod one and do some performance reviews?
    Stay of the iced coffee's for a while and use the money you save ...
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    D2 Vs Defender???

    Half the time it is the DRIVER that makes the difference!



    I would pick a 110 before a Disco of any description for serious offroad work and toughness. But I'm a blouse and love the comfort of my RRC...

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    We had many Land Rovers but recent progression was a 99 TD5 Defender, went to a TD5 Disco and are going back to a TD5 Defender (06 model) - keeping the Disco as well at this stage.

    The first thing I noticed getting back to the Defender was the height to get into the vehicle, second was the noisier cabin and then there was the turning circle. Also you get spoilt by things such as electric mirrors and a good A/C system in the Disco and front passenger leg room. As for the seats, we can cover 4500kms in a bit over 4 days in both TD5 Disco or Defender and have no back ache issues with either vehicle. Both tow well. I think the Disco is about 1 litre / 100 kms better but I haven't checked our new Defender yet.

    Having said that anyone getting a 4wd has to determing what they want out of their vehicle. I feel the Defender is far more capable off road in a lot of ways as have been discussed. This especially applies to towing a boat in rough or sand terrain. I am looking forward to see if TC works as our previous Defender didn't have ABS. Cheers, Erich.
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    some more top responses....thanks!!......you can't beat experience when it comes to these things especially from those that have used both for the same purpose.

    When the little fella's a little older we are looking at doing an Australian trip and was considering the defender. But definitely keeping the D2 Td5 Auto for the job....
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    Quote Originally Posted by catch-22 View Post
    ok so seems ground clearance and approach angles are area where the def is better......

    ....but it is really worth giving up ALL that comfort??
    NO Not to mention style
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    yes it is because no other vehicle out there allows you to easily use the same implements to clean the outside and the inside....



    to cannibalise jeff fox worthy...

    If your idea of a detailing kit is a scrubbing brush and a fire hose........









    you might drive a defender
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    And nobody has mentioned sitting in a Defender to drive to the camping spot and then taking the seat out to use it around the campfire ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stuuu View Post
    And nobody has mentioned sitting in a Defender to drive to the camping spot and then taking the seat out to use it around the campfire ...

    while we are on this

    Agere there are two more things that are a shame with the defender,

    Does not have the starting handle hole as this made a great beer bottle opener

    And the old seris metal grill made a great BBq Grill
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