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WHICH DISCO?

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wibble:
Where better than here to put this question...

I currently own a 300 Tdi Defender, I'm thinkin (looking) of swaping for a disco for comfort, luxury and practicality in every day use... so which one.  ](*,) I don't do my own servicing etc other than oil change etc as i'd only bust it. I have about 8ish K to spend (thanks bank manager) :o  :lol:

So whats best for you, the 300Tdi or the TD5? what are the pros & cons of either..

thanks in advance

muddyweb:
In my view the Td5 is more comfortable and a bit more driveable than the 300 Tdi.   Biggest issue is that if you aren't doing the work on it yourself, it can get very expensive... and there are a few lemons about (as with most modern cars)

Alternatively, I know of a very nice Toyota Land Cruiser going for similar money ;-)

TimM:
I think you know my view already......

If you are doing your own servicing etc it's got to be the 300 especially as you already have experiance with one.

Have you had a test drive yet? You were talking the other week about hassling a main STealer for a test drive.

 :D

TimM:
Missed the talk of Money....

That backs up my vote, you are better getting a good well looked after 300 than getting a badly looked after TD5. My view is to ignore mileage, if you look for other threads on here you will see 200's and 300's that have done 300,000 miles and are running fine. What you need to look for is a well maintained vehicle, as you said - you need it to use daily.

 :wink:

thermidorthelobster:
This is 2 different questions.  The TD5 is a nicer vehicle imho - drive both and you'll immediately see what I mean.  However, for 8 grand you're not going to get a great one.  If I had that money I'd get a 300tdi, but the TD5 is the better vehicle.

Drive both and you might decide it's worth waiting for a bigger budget.

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