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buying a disco

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driftwood:
i have a 200tdi k reg, they are a very capable piece of kit standard!. mod cons are a pref choise if you raise it too much you will get into a whole new world with props etc, but alot of parts can be brought quite cheap!
as said before give the car a good looking over and go for quality rather than newness. have a good look in the usual areas as well as the boot floor and just behind the bumper as these are more then likely to go due time, check for offroad damage underneath.
i have driven a v8 and it has alot of grunt but this isnt always the best in certain obstacles although they do make you smile :D . the diesel will tank nicely through water whereas the v8 isnt at home so you will have to weigh up the pro's and cons for both engines. i dont think there is much difference in the 300 and 200 performance wise but i can pass a petrol station without filling up :twisted: ( ouch...waiting for grief :lol: )

if its play sites with low water then v8 could be fun, laning and general driving then diesel would be my choices, mainly down to feul costs

Xtremeteam:
if you have the pateience then a V8 can wade as deep as a TDi,its all down to preperation  :wink:

beast5680:
i would say have a good look around and be patient when buying as has been said the newest you can afford is not always the best, prices seem to be all over the place at the minute, a friend of mine has just picked up a "P" plate 300tdi for £500  :shock:  in good condition but it failed its MOT on one thing...the anti roll bar was not fitted :roll:  so the owner got rid

disco maniac:
beast,

can your mate buy one for me  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

infact........................i'll have 2

Mean Green:
Damn... I've been done! I paid a grand for my N-plate which failed on an anti roll bar linkage that had failed, so owner got rid!.

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