plasticbadger Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I'm currently a Td5 Discovery 2 owner, and very happy too, but I have one major problem. I've been taking the discovery off road more and more and keep damaging the front bumper etc, so I thought maybe I should change for a Defender. So, two questions. One, how much can I get a high spec early Td5 110 station wagon for? Two, is it actually going to be more practical than the Disco considering: I drive 12,000 miles a yearI tow reasonably heavy trailers (1500kg to 3500kg)I use it off road occaisionallyI don't really want to give up the luxurys of air con, electric windows, central locking, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Rich, I would have thought that the main question is once the Toyota axles are on your Disco 1 how often are you really going to be using the shiny one off road? I would have thought that the answer is not much. Personally Rich I think you should stick with what you have got, I don’t think the defender would be quite so family friendly. Have you run this idea past Kyrisa yet or are you trying to build a reasoned case to present first? I can't see her being to keen. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 darn, busted... Obviously I'm trying to build a reasoned case BEFORE I run selling the family car and buying a great big Defender by the Boss. Oh, and once I have the Toyota axles on the Disco 1 I'll need to use the other car off road more, because you can't go green laning on 37" Super Swampers, it's just rude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 darn, busted...Obviously I'm trying to build a reasoned case BEFORE I run selling the family car and buying a great big Defender by the Boss. I had a feeling that might be the case. So plus points - more room I would think probably will hold its value better long term negatives- not so comfy wouldn't have thought that it is as safe There are probably loads more on both sides, I try and think of a long list of positives for you. Oh, and once I have the Toyota axles on the Disco 1 I'll need to use the other car off road more, because you can't go green laning on 37" Super Swampers, it's just rude. I suppose you've got a point there, hadn't really though about the laning side of things. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101sean Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 For a good one with all those toys an 02 on model would be best but forget the aircon, it's carp (freezes your knees) and robs leg room. Probably 12 - 15k for 02. Thought about buying a DII but got what I really wanted despite costing probably 3k more. Not so worried about scratches and dings on the narrow lanes around here either. More scope for adding toys as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I know for a 2000 TD5 double cab with Ifor Williams canopy. Low miles. A few goodies already (snorkel, rock sliders, BIG inverter) Mate is looking for offers around 8.5K PM me if you want more details Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thanks Mark, but it would have to be a Station Wagon rather than a Double Cab. My beloved wife is gonna dislike this idea enough, with out me going back to a pick up (even a nice double cab one) as I owned a rather rough Ford pickup a few years back and she still haven't forgiven me. Besides I need a proper dry space for baby things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101sean Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Besides I need a proper dry space for baby things! this is a Defender we are talking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I've swapped from a DII to a 110 station wagon and I can tell you that the latter is noisier, draftier, less comfortable and has a lot less in the way of creature comforts. I love it (because I'm a LR anorak), but I've only been really able to justify it as my wife now has a DII of her own. Perhaps that's something you should consider... The other option, of course, is to prepare your DII in a manner that will shrug off green lane knocks more readily, although scratches will always be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Looking at the difference in price between a double cab and a station wagon I would be inclined to buy a DC, sell the roof and buy a SW roof and sides for half the price you sold for... OK, so you get an internal bulkhead to live with. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 i think you will be better off keeping the D2 and changing the bumper 110 - longer + greater overhand, worse lock 110 - not as comfortable, is noisy 110 - has better load carrying Off road - more options for a 110 then disco at sensible money but disco prob better off road with same off road additions - e tyres and lift. Towing - nothing in it in my experience or very little difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Hmmm, maybe starting to convince me to stick with what I have already. Also, looking around I think I would need at least £3000 on top of the value of the Disco to get an even half decent 110. You can do a lot to a Disco for way less than £3000 (hmm, ARB bumper, lift, BFGs, chip, snorkle?). However, all may change as I'm off to a commercail vehicle auction next week and I've already seen a few 110s up on the catalogue. We'll see what they go for then! I like the DC to SW idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I like the DC to SW idea... Just make sure to tell SWMBO that this is NOT going to be a vapour conversion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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