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D1 or D2....Which is better?

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toger:
I own a D1, my wife has always said I could buy a D2 but could not green lane it.  Can't afford two Disco's.
Recently, after leaving pictures of Disco2's green laning here and there the wife is slowly coming around.
But then I thought, which is better.
Can anyone give me the benefit of their advice please?

thermidorthelobster:
I've had both a 200Tdi and now a TD5.

The 200Tdi is arguably more rugged (less to go wrong, by a long way).  So for a round-the-world trip it would be my preference.

The TD5 is less agricultural to drive, and more car-like.  In fact there's a pretty huge difference (slightly less so from a 300Tdi, but even so...)  You get more creature comforts, and it feels like a much more modern vehicle to drive.

Off-road the TD5 is better in some respects:  it has Traction Control, which slightly bridges the gap towards diff lockers, but not the answer to everything, but it also has a bigger overhang at the back, and is heavier.  On the whole I'd expect the 200Tdi to get stuck some places where the TC would probably haul the TD5 out, but then the TD5 might get stuck elsewhere due to the greater weight and bulk.

If you can afford a TD5 and are prepared to lane it and risk scratching that shiny paintwork, you won't be disappointed, I'm sure.  Now I've kevved up my TD5 a bit (rocksliders, diff guards, snorkel etc) I think it's a great "fusion" vehicle - I can go places where other 4x4s would get stuck, but 5 minutes later I can be cruising down the motorway at 80mph (where legal!) in relative quiet and comfort.

Drive a TD5 and you'll get the picture very quickly.  When I bought mine I was considering a 300Tdi but I'm glad I held out and went for the more expensive TD5.

thermidorthelobster:
By the way - budget for an ECU upgrade.  As standard the TD5 is OK, but won't be much more exciting than your 300Tdi.  If you chip it you'll appreciate the difference and won't get left behind the repmobiles at the lights.

toger:
How much did the chip cost please?

I also see you have a 2 inch lift, was that necessary or done because you wanted to?

Spooky:
The chip in mine was approx £400, but that was some months ago.  Definitely worth it, though. 8)  

I intend to lift mine too as soon as finances allow :x , and subsequently fit larger tyres ...

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