Thread: Series 2 Discovery V8 vs TD5

Hi Danny,

As you know I went through all the diesel vs petrol stuff when I was researching the whole idea of Landrovering.

I haven't driven a TD5 as they are out of my price range but I did drive the Tdi300, 3.9 and 4.0 Discos. I decided that the Tdi300 was a dog and whenever I test drove one I couldn't wait to get out of it. Yet when I drove either of the V8s I just wanted to drive off into the sunset. I always came back with a big smile on my face.

So it will be V8 for me but whatever you decide just remember that I get first dibs on your goodies if you decide to remove them prior to sale. So long as I get a D1 of course

The TD5 is poles apart from the Tdi300 and Tdi200.

Originally posted by Slunnie
The TD5 is poles apart from the Tdi300 and Tdi200.

I know but since I can't afford one whether I want one or not I didn't want to tease myself. Although when I say "can't afford" I really mean "can't justify". I am a tight arse after all

Although DiscoDan is used to the 300Tdi anyway as that is what he currently has.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>whatever you decide just remember that I get first dibs on your goodies if you decide to remove them prior to sale[/b][/quote]

Humm theres a fight abrewen for the parts I C, U can have what you can see i'll have what you cann't

Originally posted by jessie_xa
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>whatever you decide just remember that I get first dibs on your goodies if you decide to remove them prior to sale

Humm theres a fight abrewen for the parts I C, U can have what you can see i'll have what you cann't[/b][/quote]

No worries. But if you pull out the diff oil filler plugs and look in the holes...........................

The purchase v resale argument has a bit of a flaw in that yes you pay more for the diesel but you should also be able to sell it for more when time's up.

Using the floated $5000 difference in purchasing cost, the diesel should cost you less than an extra $30 over the V8 per week in repayments.

Bet you save more than that in fuel a week! As already discussed the maintenance costs are similar.

BUT as said before, which one do you want. Your either a diesel man or a V8 man!!!!!!!!

LOL

Originally posted by Slunnie
The TD5 is poles apart from the Tdi300 and Tdi200.

Poles is a bit extreme :roll: :wink: north and south 8)

It is still an infernal combustion engine

After ten years I can still go most places in a 300Tdi at more or less the same pace as anyone else and for less fuel. And it can be worked on without a workshop full of computers.

Ignoring drivetrain modifications :wink:

But I concede that it won't last forever

I upgraded from a 2dr 4.4 Rangie to the Disco II a year ago now and went through the whole TD5 or V8 thing.

When I was looking the price for a TD5 was about 35k for a base model and the prices for V8s was 27k - 33k. I ended up spending 30k on a 01 V8 ES with duel A/C and ACE and I freaking luvs it.

The thing that turned me off the TD5 was the replacement cost of the injectors. The pommy mags were saying at 150,000 you'll be looking at replacing them and at 2 grand a pop . One injector would negate any fuel savings made over a couple of years.

I get 17l/100 around town (my wife can only manage 20) and down to 13l/100 on the highway. Not to bad, I can live with that. :wink:

V8s all the way, and when we go to 50/50 ethonol mix I can help out the sugar cane farmers by burning lots of it.