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THINKING ABOUT BUYING A RANGE ROVER
Skibum346:
We have a RRC which SWMBO drives, whilst I have had a RRC in the past I now drive a Disco (V8 not gassed... :shock: ) and I have to say I prefer the disco. It feels like a barn on the inside compared to the RRC. It's a 3 door series 1 version which I believe has a slightly diffirent layout inside compared to a 5 door (?).
Either works off road and on.
When people ask me why I drive a thirsty V8 I remind them I don't smoke, don't drink much... and I don't go with dirty women (SWMBO has cleaned her act up! :lol: ) so it's a lifestyle choice. Cost of insurance/running is something I accept with that choice.
Skibum
Range Rover Blues:
Well i reasoned the saem with the LSE, I wanted it, end of story but I like running it on LPG because it's a bit greener, the conversion cost me £1250 plus my time, which with the tank I've got makes is a reasonable price but I still have to do 1,500 miles to justify the cost (IIRC). That said I drive it a lot because it's so cheap to run.
Range Rover Ron:
Hello Guys,
I've had a 200 Tdi Disco for 11 years, have owned a RRC V8 and now have a 300 Tdi RRC so am well qualified to comment on this subject.
From what I read, you need a family car and a soft-roader.
Don't go for a V8 even on LPG, they are not as economical as a Tdi and most people who own a V8 on LPG "HAVE" to say they are better so they wont look complete dicks having spent anything up to £2K on a conversion,
they are not better than a Tdi for sure and are a liability in water.
The LPG tanks either need to be located in the boot, losing valuable boot space or slung under the body, leaving them open to damage off-road.
I would not consider a V8 on or off LPG for these reasons.
Of the Tdi's.............
The 200 Tdi is a better engine, it is more responsive and it will out excellerate a 300 Tdi and give better MPG,
I get around 32 out of the 200 in town and 35+ on a run,
the 300 Tdi is a bit less at 27-28 in town and 33 on a run.
they both pull the caravan at around 28-29 mpg.
The 300 is more refined and less noisey but the 200 is the best engine in my humble opinion.
As for the body style, beauty is in the eye of the beholder....
it's up to you,
I perfer the RRC's looks but it is smaller inside than the Disco,
with the added space for extra family bits and the ability of most Dsicos to seat 7 I'd say the Disco is more practical.
There is a better choice of Discos around, you should find a good one.
there are so many of them within your price bracket.
I have had my Disco through my children's growing up years and it took everthing we threw at it and more.
with families the rear door is a very important point, the RRC' bottom tailgate is great to sit the kids on or have them stand on for a better view and makes a great seat or table when outdoors,
the Disco has the one big door, this gives better access for the bigger bits and is esier to climb in and out of.
If you eventually decided to start going off road and want to kit up your Land Rover for more adventurous trips then the Disco is the one to get,
I know there are bits and bobs available for thr RRC but the Disco stuff is widespread, covers every possible thing and the choice is awesome.
The Disco is the better car for families. I know!!!
Good luck with what ever you choose, and get muddy! :D :D :D
Range Rover Blues:
--- Quote from: "Range Rover Ron" ---
From what I read, you need a family car and a soft-roader.
Don't go for a V8 even on LPG, they are not as economical as a Tdi and most people who own a V8 on LPG "HAVE" to say they are better so they wont look complete dicks having spent anything up to £2K on a conversion,
they are not better than a Tdi for sure and are a liability in water.
The LPG tanks either need to be located in the boot, losing valuable boot space or slung under the body, leaving them open to damage off-road.
I would not consider a V8 on or off LPG for these reasons.
:D
--- End quote ---
I only HAVE to say the V8 is better because it is. I can work on it at home for peanuts, it is WAY better to drive than the TDi, my LPG tank sits in the spare wheel well, so I havn't lost any space.
Sorry, V8 a liability in water? have you ever seen a diesel when it ingests water, big holes in the block where the rods come through, exhaust manifolds that crack due to thermal shock.
It's a mtter of personal choice but whilst the TDI is very popular and for good reason, don't think that those of us with a V8 have a screw loose somewhere, maybe I just don't like driving a tractor :wink:
bezzabsa:
would love to work out how people think that the RRc is smaller on the inside??? same floorpan - different roof - thats it!!
doors are interchangeable -apart from the outer skin having a different moulding style..same width as disco....so can someone PLEASE explain where the extra size comes from!!
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