Thread: 2010 discovery vs 2010 Range Rover sport

Originally Posted by RobMichelle

Thanks, pretty good feedback much appreciated for sure.
Is that a tough boy rear wheel carrier( I might have brand wrong) no issues with it BMKal ?
With the d2 it was for room, as we had a pop top and more stuff went in back of car, now we have a full van less will be in back of car, but I still need to fit uhf and HF radio so unsure of room in dash area of RRS, I am only going on pics from car sales as none for sale up this way.
The v8 motor could be a factor just cos.
Thanks again for comments been great reading.
Rob

Wheel carrier and long range tank on mine are both "Outback Accessories" - made in Perth, WA. Only issue with wheel carrier is that the wheel sits a little further to the right than some others, requiring an additional tail light to be fitted as you block vision of the OEM right hand side lights. I don't find this a problem though, and I believe that it gives you better rear vision through the central rear vision mirror. The additional "tail light" that comes with the carrier is a pretty crappy square trailer light with bayonet mount globes - I replaced this with the LED unit on it now for better reliability and to keep the appearance more in line with the OEM lights.

Hi I've had 2010 D4 with the 2.7 diesel, 2010 RRS TDV8, and currently 2010 D4 3.0 diesel (HSE for what it's worth) - and given them all a decent amount of offroad curry including camper trailer in the Flinders Ranges etc. I think the fact of the matter is that the RRS started life as a Disco, and was compromised rather than improved on, for offroad applications.

The TDV8 is exquisite to drive, torque for days whether it's on the road or blasting out of a creek bed. In the Vic high country I never found a spur steep or rocky enough that it wouldn't just walk up at 1200 rpm. Which is just as well, because yes, 19 and 20 inch rims are your only options (unless you want to stick to pre-2010 update, which is a suite of other changes to be aware of). And the special snow chains required for the front on 20s, that avoid the tiny gap between the rubber and strut, cost over $700. The TDV8 is also over 100kg heavier, which comes out of your payload (down to 530kg for the RRS, from something like 860kg in the D4 2.7). The TDV8 is also thirstier. I averaged 25l/km over four days in the Vic High Country. Also worth noting for the TDV8 is that certain things like the front lower control arms are heavier duty, therefore cost a heap more when it inevitably comes time to replace the bushes/arms. The rear tailgate isn't split fold and I missed it every time I opned the back - you really need to check how it'll clear whatever your tow set up is. But all that said, you're talking touring with a van more than offroading, and it can work. You just need to be really clear about whether it's a logical or emotional decision. The D4 feels like every car you'll ever need (remember the ad?!), while the RRS is the car you just love despite all it's compromises.

In short, I'd always wanted a V8 Rangie, and absolutely loved the RRS, best car I ever had the privelege of tipping money into. I'll never buy another one!