Thread: Advice for a noob

Originally Posted by T34

If I said P38 versus Disco 2, what would you say?

I don't think there's really much of a comparison with a Disco 2, if you'd said Disco 3 or 4 then maybe.... I had a '97 Disco 1 (not much difference to a Disco 2) prior to my P38 and they're in a different league - which is why I chose to upgrade. My Disco was a 7 seater initially but I took the two setas out of the boot as they took up too much cargo space back there - but if you 'need' 7 seats then a TD5 is a good choice

Both do the job, but it's how you get there that's different - economy or business class

Originally Posted by Junosi

I don't think there's really much of a comparison with a Disco 2, if you'd said Disco 3 or 4 then maybe.... I had a '97 Disco 1 (not much difference to a Disco 2) prior to my P38 and they're in a different league - which is why I chose to upgrade. My Disco was a 7 seater initially but I took the two setas out of the boot as they took up too much cargo space back there - but if you 'need' 7 seats then a TD5 is a good choice

Both do the job, but it's how you get there that's different - economy or business class

Yeah not really sure I need the extra seats - just that they would be handy in certain situations.

But I think you're right - not sure it's worth forfeiting the exuberance for the sake of giving an occasional ride.

Sorry for mentioning the 'D' word - promise it won't happen again

Mick.

Business or first class, good analogy!. I've had 2 Disco TD5s. Liked 'em both. Cheaper to run, much cheaper actually. But this time the Land Rover wasnt going to be a daily driver ( and if it was, i'd be LPGing the rangey.. (Maybe that says it all?)). @ things stand out though, especially now ive just put new Boge shocks in the rangey, they're just so much better to ride in and better handling. The other is have a look underneath. Most of the Chassis in a P38 is 4mm, where as a Disco 2 is still based on the original Range Rover classic chassis of about 2.5mm. One drive will convince you (and occasionally break your heart (and wallet...)). If its a daily driver just Gas it though.

P38 rear dickie seats are do-able and occasionally on e-bay... from memory Overfinch made some in the UK and some after market manufacturers did some over here too.

They are just not generally as well integrated/set up as the disco factory original ones however they would give you seven seats for those odd times you actually need/use them.

Originally Posted by DT-P38

P38 rear dickie seats are do-able and occasionally on e-bay... from memory Overfinch made some in the UK and some after market manufacturers did some over here too.

They are just not generally as well integrated/set up as the disco factory original ones however they would give you seven seats for those odd times you actually need/use them.

Cool, I will have a look out.

So now I just need to find a Rangie with
Low K's
FSH
Sat Nav
Dickie Seats



LOL - Tall order me thinks.

ok - I found two different types

Here's one from a car for sale at the moment - looks perfect for the vertically challenged.



And here's on currently for sake from triumphroverspares...



I assume that this one folds up into the floor cavity. Just leaves me wondering what normally occupies this space I'm guessing the spare wheel Anyone have any idea if this is the case, and if so, where do you carry the spare wheel?

Cheers.

Mick.

lol @ currently for 'sake' - wished it was - more like nearly $1k

Vertically challenged ????

What a WOFTAM is that first one ? There is no leg space at all ! and if you consider the angle of the rear window, its totally impractical.

Yes that under floor space is the spare tyre recess. Alternative spare wheel options are not pretty, and you could forget about LPG as you would have eliminated all options for the tank.

Dave