Topic: 300TDi - Defender 90 or Discovery (Read 2085 times)

stefan · « **on:** March 19, 2004, 11:06:15 »

Hello,

I'm thinking of selling my MG ZT and becoming a 2 Land Rover owner! I'm thinking of either a Defender 90 County 300TDi or a Discovery (ES) 300TDi (don't want a TD5 as I intend to do general servicing myself). I already have a 1988 90 which is used more for the off-road side of things. The new one will maybe do a little green laning (fed up with scratches as per my previous Disco's), but mainly be used as daily runner for work.

Now here's my thinking:-

The Defender will:-

1) Hold it's residual value better

2) Have better economy

3) Be more fun to drive

4) Slightly cheaper to maintain?

5) Have more street cred!

The Discovery will:-

1) Be more comfortable

2) Have more toys

3) Be much bigger and convenient if I need to carry stuff

So what's everyone else's thoughts and preferences?

Stef

muddyweb · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2004, 11:32:38 »

Go for the Disco.

You already have an off-road toy. Keep the Disco in road-biased trim and use it as a daily driver. More practical than a 90 for that.

The third option is to get a 110. The fun of the 90, the size of the Disco :-)

My 2p worth.

Ollie · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2004, 15:24:22 »

Defender, either way. Go for the 110 if size is an issue

I've had my 90 300TDi for a month now, gone from a 3 Series BMW, no regrets, love it :D

Cheers.
Ollie.
ps. My wife and I drove the Discovery, new, a few months ago, and I'm probably going to stir some strong feelings, but we both thought the drive wasn't very good, sorry chaps.

stefan · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2004, 15:31:44 »

I have to say I am leaning towards the Defender, had 2 Discovery's and they are just not the same fun as a Defender........................ if you are going to go from 'all the toys' to 'basic', it's best not to settle in the middle!!

Stef

Wanderer · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2004, 16:27:44 »

I'm stuck with a Disco due to my............. er........... well....
expansive frame.
I can't drive a 90 without the windows open and then it's claustrophobic.
Now when they do a Defender with more room in the cab.....

Ed

Andy. · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2004, 22:57:19 »

I'm with Ollie on this one.

If i had the choice again I'd go for a 90, not sure the wife would agree with me but then again who does the driving and who goes off roading........ not the wife :D

So Defender 90 300 tdi please, though I do like the 110 CSW for the space, but your choice.

Good Luck and have fun in choosing

hobbit · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2004, 23:58:08 »

Ed

I presume you wont be interested in my lightweight then?

Kev

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Bush Tucker Man · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2004, 00:10:18 »

Make it a 110Tdi CSW any day :D

Kid-proof
Dog-proof
Hose it out
Looks smart anywhere (the only totally 'classless' vehicle)

matthew · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2004, 16:02:52 »

Neither, if you want a road car get one. Unless you tow things on a regular basis in which case get the Disco.

Ollie · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2004, 08:31:14 »

Stefan,
I still see it's 57% voting for the Defender, even though most of the members are probably Disco owners :)
Made any decision yet?

Ollie

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