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  1. 20th July 2013, 08:56 AM #41
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    Couldnt agreee more Scarry - if you are looking for a cheap to maintain mud puppy the D1 is the go - and the D2 isnt too bad either, but not as cheap to run. My D1 with 300,000 of short run miles (!!) has only had a new radiator and wheel cylinder and brake booster - all cheap and easy servicing (it has had the new dizzy as indicated above also). NO suspensions bushes, axles, diffs etc. I know plenty of D1 V8's with higher mileage and not major component changes. The auto's go and go also.

    And...perhaps oddly they drive nicely. Its a change of pace - slow cornering, but safe. Good brakes, including 4 spot front calipers. Comfortable seating front and rear; commanding driving position (and who could forget...the last of the Camel discos...).

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  2. 20th July 2013, 12:13 PM #42
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    And going slow over obstacles has gotta be by far better for fatigue on your vehicle and its components.[/QUOTE]

    Not to mention the damage to the bush that huge tyres, excessive wheel spin and speed does.

    Heavily modified bush bashing vehicles do little for the public image of 4 wheel drivers.
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  3. 20th July 2013, 01:22 PM #43
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    Love what you've done to both , but one argument that hasn't come up yet................ which one would you tour around Oz towing a, say 16'6", pop-top van. Oh & do the Savannah Way & Gibb River Rd's for example .
    I'd take my D4 over my highly modified D2....
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  4. 20th July 2013, 01:48 PM #44
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    The big difference between Terry's Ds is that the D1 works where the D3 is always in being repaired and is rarely on the road
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  5. 20th July 2013, 03:24 PM #45
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    Quote Originally Posted by garrycol View Post
    The big difference between Terry's Ds is that the D1 works where the D3 is always in being repaired and is rarely on the road
    Two can play at that game ...

    The difference between my Disco's and Garry's Range Rover Sport is my Land Rovers haven't needed to be rescued when stuck in 6 inches of water and mud by an old Freelander! ...
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  6. 20th July 2013, 04:25 PM #46
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    Well at least it was my Freelander . And it wasn't 6" of water and mud - 2 foot of water and mud.
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    D1 - D2 - D3 Compared

    Well the sun came out today for a brief period so i got some pics of all three Disco's together. The D2 has 255/60/18's fitted rather than the liquorice strap standard sized tyres, so its a bit taller than standard but still heaps lower than the D1 and D3.

    Any way the photo's say it all regarding the various heights and ground clearances of all three vehicles.

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  8. 20th July 2013, 07:03 PM #48
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    Very nice
    The D2 looks small next to the other two.
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  9. 20th July 2013, 07:21 PM #49
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    Nice. A stock d2 with standard 16 in wheels appears to have more clearance than a d1 in same trim.

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    You bad man...

    Curse you Terry....your D3 is making me think nasty thoughts about getting rid of the D2!

    Your photos show that the D2 looks like a lightweight...your D3 has presence.

    Damn it looks good.
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