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Hi guys, new off roader here, needing advice!

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Disco Matt:
The diesel should return about 30mpg on a run, maybe slightly better. However, I've no idea what a heavy trailer of sand will do to this!  :lol:

One thing to bear in mind, if you want it to double as your work truck then don't fit huge aggressive mud tyres to it. They'll make it a pig to drive on the road and increase your wet weather stopping distances, which will matter a lot if you intend to tow/carry heavy cargo with it. You can fit 245/75 R16 tyres to a Disco if you trim a tiny bit of concealed bodywork off.

Consider what you want the vehicle for. If you want to go laning, then just fit a detachable towbar, all terrain tyres and maybe some bash plates. Don't bother with a lift to begin with as you'll develop your driving far more if you keep it standard to begin with.

If you want a pay and play warrior, then I'd still say to follow a similar approach but bear in mind that you run a greater risk of breaking stuff - you may end up doing frantic repairs on a Sunday night in order to get it roadworthy for Monday!

Lewis.J.P_1987:
In thats case buy a Mitsubishi Pajero

boss:
IMO the best thing to do is have a toy and have a dayly drive. i am building a disco truck at the moment and am driving a vaxhall astra dayley. dont think i would be able to drive a defender(my choice for a daily drive) AND build my truck. the way i think and work it just works out better that way.

seanyboy:
Really? Why a Mitsibushi Pajero?

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