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BUYING TD5
niloc1200:
Hi am thinking of buying a 2001 td5 is anyone using one of these off road wondered how they perform off road ? manys thanks colin
mike142sl:
Have used mine for relatively easy stuff. Depends how much electricery comes with it. I have the hill decent stuff and adjustable rear suspension which is V useful, plus traction control. It's auto as well which makes life a lot easier. All the gizmos takes some of the skill out of it but it never gets stuck even with the fully laden Scout trailer behind it on a very wet steep field in North Wales.
Which model are you looking at?
niloc1200:
it does not say in add ! its done 103,000 miles any problem areas to look at when buying ?
Hightower:
The Td5 performs very well off road.
The only things it suffers from are the front bumper being too deep, and the big rear overhang. You can cure the first by fitting a proper bumper (I have a Devon 4x4 one which gives great approach angle) but there is not alot you can do about the back!!
Traction control gets you through most things, but I have also fitted a centre diff lock which further enhances ability. For extra clearance you can fit larger tyres, up to a 265/75R16 with a 2" lift before having to cut any bodywork.
The Disco is never going to be as good off road as a Defender, but for it's size it is good. And more comfortable!!
niloc1200:
just looked at your pics . yours seems to do the business looks great to !!!
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