lwb or swb

[Stripes]

this has probably been done before but whitch one is better
i need to be able to go greenlaning and offroad but also need to carry stuff about also would be used for towing horses
about ( in a trailer )
as money is tight ish i'm look ing at a series 3
will that do what i want? :?
any ideas gratefully recived

[Dave]

You can get a lot more stuff in a 110/109 and i think that a long wheel base will be better for towing. The 90/88 will be better for off road but they are both very good .

[Jim-Willy]

Put a pair of wellies in the back of a 90 and its full.  Wish i had a 110 every time I camp but they're big things to green lane in.

[muddysteve]

get a disco!

they go for the same money as a decent S3 and are a nice compromise between lwb and swb (and much more comfortable)

if you want a really cheap one get a V8 as they go for peanuts and the fuel economy wont be much different to a 2 1/4 petrol series


Steve

[paul_humphreys]

get a disco!


Steve

I got an Disco 2.0mpi taxed and tested for £800 with only 73k on the clock, better mpg than a S3, more than likley cheaper as aell.

Paul

[Stripes]

got a disco for SWMBO and now thats her moter!!!!
funny how she never liked it till she drove it
now i want some thing i can scratch up with no worries
am looking at seris 3 as can get one thats tax exempt and therefore cheaper on the insurance
trying to figure out if 88 or 109
am leaning to a 109 as space is allways good
but offroad will be hampered
the question is how much?

[Jim-Willy]

got a disco for SWMBO and now thats her moter!!!!
funny how she never liked it till she drove it
now i want some thing i can scratch up with no worries
am looking at seris 3 as can get one thats tax exempt and therefore cheaper on the insurance
trying to figure out if 88 or 109
am leaning to a 109 as space is allways good
but offroad will be hampered
the question is how much?

Quite a bit, you'll have a very long motor with a rubbish steering lock, no power steering and unless you fit gas shox n paras not much axle articulation.

[Dave]

109 has Taller tyres as standerd so better in the rutts and not quite so bouncy on the tarmac as the 88

[landyman Ash]

got a disco for SWMBO and now thats her moter!!!!
funny how she never liked it till she drove it
now i want some thing i can scratch up with no worries
am looking at seris 3 as can get one thats tax exempt and therefore cheaper on the insurance
trying to figure out if 88 or 109
am leaning to a 109 as space is allways good
but offroad will be hampered
the question is how much?

You'll struggle to get a series 3 thats tax exempt as they started in 1971 so there is only really 2 years of production BUT you'll get loads of Series 2's and there is not alot of difference, particularly if its a Series 2a.

The little baby is great for green laning, alot of fun BUT if you have a family and you intend to travel with them and the horse gear, think again.

A 109 will give you AT LEAST 5 seats and a HUUUUGGGEE boot BUT be a dog (ish) off road.

Personally, I'd go 88  

[landyman Ash]

And in terms of price they will start at £500 and head upward to £1500 for a smart one.  There are more above the price BUT if your looking to lane it, the £500 to £1000 mark will be fine

Look in local papers and ebay, avoid the Land Rover mags as they go for too much dosh in there on my opinion  

[barmiebrumie]

got a disco for SWMBO and now thats her moter!!!!
funny how she never liked it till she drove it


I know just how you feel there, swmbo '' i dont want one of them noisey tractors'', just you try & get her out of 'her' td5 & youv'e got one hell of a fight on your hands


John

[TimM]

SWB = 88" or 90"
LWB = 109" or 110"

Disco - 100"

Fits nicely in between, getting cheaper to buy now, suits all requirements.

Might be a good buy (but you won't get one tax exempt   )

Make your own descision - don't be forced into anything.

Come out to a Mud-Club do or look for your local GLASS meet, and go and have a proper look at a few vehicles side by side - offers of Beer can usually get you a ride or even a test drive  

[hobbit]

SWB = 88" or 90"
LWB = 109" or 110"

Disco - 100"

Not saying a word, but its good fun on the laning with mine

The other thing is with a s3 is the fact that how far do you want to go, I must admit I cheat there I trailer the lightweight to an off road day, where I can ride there and back in comfort.

Give it time, whichever way you go you will want another, you got the bug

[landyman Ash]

[
The other thing is with a s3 is the fact that how far do you want to go, I must admit I cheat there I trailer the lightweight to an off road day, where I can ride there and back in comfort.

Give it time, whichever way you go you will want another, you got the bug

I do that now.  Its nice isnt it driving back in comfort!  :D  

[Andy the Landy]

Banditman is selling 'Billy' - tax exempt aswell  http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=12542