D5, Defender 110 or LC300

We had the same decision and went the LC200,about 18 months ago,luckily got in before the prices went silly
No regrets at all.

I would go the 300 all day,just my opinion.It will tow way better and be more comfortable than a 76/79,which you will notice,particularly coming from a D4.

The LC300 will probably need some mods to the suspension,but once sorted it will be fine.

We didnt like the D5,and the Defender,for us, is too small in the rear load area,and at the time way more expensive than a VX LC200,although costs,like fuel consumption didnt really worry us.

Comparing the 200 to the 300,i much prefer the 200.
Larger fuel tank,split tailgate,better roof load rating as we use a RTT.
The LC300 is also a bit cramped in the front seats compared to the 200.

But comparing the old D4 to the LC200,the LC is way ahead in some areas,where the D4 is ahead in others,mainly handling,ride,and a better set up auto.In all other areas,the LC is ahead.

Anyway,good luck with your choice,whatever you order its going to take a while to arrive.

Edit,there is also the Y62,probably worth a look,way cheaper than a 300.

Have a look at this,2022 4x4 Of The Year finalists

Interested to know how the Discovery is holding up against it's sister , the Defender. You cannot get a Defender now for the same price as the Disco. The Disco is a very good but seems to be forgotten by many one eyed supporters.

I think the bull has run the gate for me with Land Rovers and I can buy a very good alternative but highly capable new 4x4 with bells and whistles for $70-80,000 less than similarly equipped Defenders.....and thats a crazy cost difference.

Every time I think about re-entering the fold something like reliability/maintenance or leaping costs and not really being able to choose the build you really want scares me off.

The LC300 looks like taking the cake regardless of motoring journos who wax on about a vehicle they haven't paid the $150,000 purchase price for , and already the LC300 is fully geared up for aftermarket accessories. Hello Land Rover , anyone home?

The word around the traps is that the 300 series isn't that great a tow vehicle... Possibly even falling behind the 200.

It'll be interesting to see how it pans out.

I should point out that I have not driven one, it's only heresay etc...I do believe the engine is a step forward from the V8 though.

TWT

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Originally Posted by shack

The word around the traps is that the 300 series isn't that great a tow vehicle... Possibly even falling behind the 200.

It'll be interesting to see how it pans out.

I should point out that I have not driven one, it's only heresay etc...I do believe the engine is a step forward from the V8 though.

TWT

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+1
I can't see how making 6 cylinders do the work that an 8 cylinder engine did before as an improvement and I can't see the V6 lasting as long as the 4.5l V8.
Time will tell.

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Have a look at this,2022 4x4 Of The Year finalists

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Thanks for that - interesting reading.

The Defender still has the front running for me! [wink11]

Having to wait for one is not a problem - I'll just keep the D4 until I get it!

For the record, I think I have had a good run with the D4 and regret that I just can't buy another one - which I would do in a heartbeat.
I have maintained the D4 above and beyond and followed all the advice available here.
It only let me down twice in 220,000 km resulting in tilt tray truck rides back to home - once was its fault (stuck in park) and the other wasn't (near new battery dropped a cell).
The D4 is the easiest cruising, easiest towing (2.5T boat) vehicle I have ever driven.

If money no object, works Defender 110 V8.

Price is similar to the latest Range Rover, but what a sound...

Next would be an AMG G63.

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If money no object, works Defender 110 V8.

Price is similar to the latest Range Rover, but what a sound...

Next would be an AMG G63.

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Ha! I already cop enough grief, thank you very much!

When we pull into our favourite NT fishing destination with the big white barra boat behind the white D4 we are immediately labelled "city w#nkers"!
However after a few days fishing, because we usually catch more barra than most including the locals, that is modified to "city w#nkers who can catch barra"! [bigsmile]
Best fishing trip to date? November 2020, after abandoning the D4 in Mt Isa and proceeding with a hired Cruiser - 2 blokes boated 102 barra in 5 days - smallest was 60cm and the biggest was 96cm!

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I should point out that I have not driven one, it's only heresay etc...I do believe the engine is a step forward from the V8 though.

TWT

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It isn’t just the engine,it’s the 10 speed auto,and the matching of the two.

Reports from many say it’s brilliant,but whether it’s as good as an 8 speed D4 or Defender I don’t know.

The 200 auto,although bullet proof,is old school and needs a tune to sort it.
Even with a tune I recon it still isn’t as good as the ZF 6 speed that was in our old D4.

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Ha! I already cop enough grief, thank you very much!

When we pull into our favourite NT fishing destination with the big white barra boat behind the white D4 we are immediately labelled "city w#nkers"!
However after a few days fishing, because we usually catch more barra than most including the locals, that is modified to "city w#nkers who can catch barra"! [bigsmile]
Best fishing trip to date? November 2020, after abandoning the D4 in Mt Isa and proceeding with a hired Cruiser - 2 blokes boated 102 barra in 5 days - smallest was 60cm and the biggest was 96cm!

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Pffft, Toyota fan boys always have to have something to complain about. If their vehicles are so reliable, why do they need a service centre in every town?

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Originally Posted by Barraman

The time is approaching to replace my D4 TDV6 purchased new in 2015.

The question is Discovery 5, Defender 110 or Landcruiser 300?

I regularly tow a 6.5M boat to remote parts of northern Australia. I love my D4 and it has served me well for 220,000 km - but it’s time!

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Why not buy another D4? There are quite a few around with under 50,000 kms: if I had the cash I'd buy one myself to stick in the shed.

If you want a new D4, my completely non-car-person wife walked around the new Defender, sat in, got out and said "it's a Discovery". And that was in a showroom with the D5 right next to the Deefer and my wife had just sat in the D5 ...