Anglo-Frenchman Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 As is my way, I have been looking at what's around on the market as I contemplate (as always) updating my 110 and I wondered what would be the preference; A low milage late 300tdi Defender or a high milage early TD5 Defender? I have found two such vehicles which are of very similar prices. Your thoughts. Ged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSi110 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 If it were me, I'd go the 300Tdi route. A number of reasons: 1. You appear to live relatively remotely, so it would / should be easier to fix. 2. You won't need to buy that computerised electrical download doodah if you're serious about home repairs. 3. Veg oil compatible. But, as always, buy on condition. Any pics to give us a better idea? Anyway, why change? What are your reasons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 I agree with your thoughts and as a reasonably competent home-mechanic the thought of having to deal with all that fangled modern electrickery fills me with dread. None the less, in the course of my work I am required to cover a lot of kms in the 110 and much as I love my 200tdi and its unfailing reliability I sometimes wonder whether the TD5 would be just that bit kinder on the ears and nerves particularly on long motorway journeys (7OOkms a day is not unusual). I also wonder whether a late 300tdi with the R380 box would be quieter or indeed faster than the 200. Ged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 300Tdi's are supposed to be a bit quieter than the 200Tdi, gearbox swap won't make much difference to noise levels, you could try the Q transfer gears as used in Discovery's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 Thanks Ralph. I am contemplating a transfer box swap to change the ratios but wasn't aware that the Disco boxes were actually manufactured to be quieter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Talk to Dave & crew at Ashcroft Transmissions before you change it ask about the Q gears. I'm certain they will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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