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Title: what off roader?
Post by: xshaun on November 07, 2010, 16:18:12

Hi everyone,

Really want to get into greenlaning and off reading events etc.

Looking for my first vehicle at the moment, and what a choice there is. My budget is 1-1.5, must be roadworthy but id only be using it for off roading.

I'm drawn to range rover 4.6 v8 but not sure I can justify the extra expense of running it to and from events etc.

Disco 200 tdi looks good too?

Can I ask the experts what engine you think is best, pokey v8 petrol or do you think a diesel is better suited to off road performance?

Range rover or discovery? Or is there a better option for a first timer?

Thanks guys!

Shaun  

Title: Re: what off roader?
Post by: Darren300tdi on November 07, 2010, 18:41:54

Welcome to the forum,

Personaly I would go for a Disco mate, 300 would be better than a 200. Discos have the comfort of a Rangie but better off road than a Rangie, I am
sure people will be along and controdict this and even try to sway to to the Jap market, its really a personal choice.
I would try and get to an event with someone and ask if you could try out the different vehicles, if you explain your predicament I am sure people
will be willing to help you out.

Cheers

Darren

Title: Re: what off roader?
Post by: 90Mike on November 07, 2010, 20:53:00

Hi Shaun welcome to the club, be warned you could be opening a can of worms with the old V8 v Diesel debate  8-[    :D
Personally i think that a disco 200tdi is the best all rounder for your budget, a disco 300 is a little nicer on the road purely because of the face lift and interior but i feel the 200's are better off road & cheaper. Don't forget to fill in your location you never know someone local to you maybe able to show you the ropes or there motors  :D   

Title: Re: what off roader?
Post by: Landy1uk on November 09, 2010, 23:28:19

Welcome

I've only offroaded 2 different Landies a 1998 Freelander Diesel now sold and i've moved to a TD5 Discovery perforoms excellent on and off road majority of the guys in the offroad club im in are  nearly all Discos they are mainly V8's   anyways have fun

Title: Re: what off roader?
Post by: sam yelland on November 23, 2010, 17:51:39

personally id get an sj mate they cheap to run easy to fix easy to modify and go most places landys will

Title: Re: what off roader?
Post by: V8MoneyPit on November 24, 2010, 16:51:41

Quote from: xshaun on November 07, 2010, 16:18:12

Really want to get into greenlaning and off reading events etc.

Looking for my first vehicle at the moment, and what a choice there is. My budget is 1-1.5, must be roadworthy but id only be using it for off roading.

Shaun  

Welcome Shaun. If you want to use it for greenlaning. it will have to be fully road legal with MOT, tax and insurance.