Thread: what to do defender or disco?

Originally Posted by 2keen

i need some addvice on what car to buy i'm thinkin a disco or defender but don't no if the defender would be no good as a tourer and weekend play toy for a young family as well and i'm abit over 6ft so would it be abit uncomfy? any insite would be good., havn't had a chance to test drive them because there is none really with in an hour or so but am goin to later on this week, but just want some insite thats all.

Given these roles / circumstances I;d say go for the Defender.

G'day 2keen

Why don't you get on the www.britishoffroad website and have a look at what's in their second vehicle lineup, there are Defenders, Discos, and Rangies all with the prices displayed, it would be worthwhile to go up and test drive 1 or 3 then you can compare between the Deefer and the Disco, their vehicles have been well checked and serviced before being put on the sales list.

It's about 2 hrs from the border straight up the M1 all you have to do is pay the gateway bridge toll North and South ask for Paul


cheers

I recon buy one of each...

hi all thanks for your opinions greatly appreciated will be test driving some on thursday so hopefully will be able to make up my mind then i think i'm starting to sway towards defender all the missus wants is aircon, so i'm pretty sure most come with that don't they?

Originally Posted by 2keen

hi all thanks for your opinions greatly appreciated will be test driving some on thursday so hopefully will be able to make up my mind then i think i'm starting to sway towards defender all the missus wants is aircon, so i'm pretty sure most come with that don't they?

Yeah two types, the Uk aircon which is the flaps , and Aussie aircon which is real aircon

My 90 only has the Uk aircon but my 110 has both

If AC is a major factor - a Disco will most likely suit you better as the AC in Defenders prior to the Puma model is pretty ordinary.

I'm an unashamed Deefer pusher. I test drove a Disco because we couldn't find a second hand Deefer but I'm glad I held out.
Yes the Deefer is very capable off road as previous posts state.

I read an article in the Open Road a couple of years ago where people said what they would like in a car and one woman with kids said "A car I can hose out". The Defender is your vehicle.

But people say they are no good in the city. CRAP!! I have driven Falcons and a Paj in Sydney and give me the Deefer any day.

First, it has a presence that can give you an edge or at least command a little respect, especially when filthy.

Second, it's shape means you are very aware of the extremities. It is very easy to control and manuvre because of this.

Third, i have NEVER found any vehicle easier to park, see point two, and the fact that it has a smaller footprint that a Commodore.

My wife loves it but I don't let her drive it..............."MINE!!"
Steve.

Originally Posted by Grover-98

The discovery is far more comfortable compared to the discovery mainly if your a tall bloke. And you will be able to pic up a Disco in good order for a cheaper price. The Defender is a better off road vehicle but if you will be spending more time on the tar get the disco! and for touring they are alot more comfortable!

Yes Disco is more comfy and the Disco will be cheaper.

I know plenty of 6' + blokes with Deefas, you tend to find a comfy possy mainly if your skinny.

Deefa's are better out of the box off road but with the standard mods (2" lift, taller rubber) then the Disco comes on par if not better due to it's smaller read diff and better departure and ramp over angles.

Deefa's are great for a young family as when the kids are younger they take up heaps more room than they do when they are bigger.

Either will be good but if your planing on buying a manual and you can put up with substandard heating, aircon, fit and finish of panels, the odd leak when it rains then I would buy the Deefa.

If you want an auto or manual and can put up with....the odd leak on rainy days, poor fit and finish, the need to be tinkering with it all the time and a lack of on board luggage room then buy a Disco.

Or maybe go in between and get a RRC, gets rid of most of the problems but only comes mainly in V8 and auto