maxtherotti Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 hi all i have my 98 disco 300 tdi manual and very nice it is too but........... i miss my range rovers so im thinking of chopping this in against either a rrc 300 tdi auto (would have to be minty tho) or a p38. my question is is this wise? i need a good reilable car (yes i have heard the horror stories but can they really be THAT bad??) p38 diesel auto (lots of towing so auto is defo preferred) would i be best to just say sod it and keep the disco (having spent over 1300 on it in the last 2 months with clutch/tyres/servicing) and its a good one or will going back to range rovers be the way forward?? and what would my disco be worth against a p38?? (99k with fsh es premium 7 seat with rear air con etc etc) thanks rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Sadly I doubt your Disco is worth as much as you hope it would be at the moment... I think I'd keep it as you might not even recover what you've recently shelled out on it... Long term the disco will be cheaper to maintain, and might even retain more value than a knackered P38. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 well your disco is beautiful - I know which one I would rather have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtherotti Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 you might not even recover what you've recently shelled out on it... im sure (well ok hope) its worth more than that old n reg ones on flea bay are fetching 1300 with 150k on the clock that said if i keep the disco i wont be upset i just prefer range rovers (in fact the classic with a 300tdi and auto would be my first choice) rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Personally, I would keep the Disco you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkrentfitter Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 have you driven a 300tdi auto?pulling away from a junction they are hideous,i have just sold one,towed my ifor williams plant trailer fully laden,bloody awful,i would stick with what you have,buying a p38 is a lottery,diesel auto,s are too quick either.(if you want power buy a toyota landcruiser,best towing vehicle i have ever had,used to tow a rally car all over europe with one.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste clark Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 have you driven a 300tdi auto?pulling away from a junction they are hideous,i have just sold one,towed my ifor williams plant trailer fully laden,bloody awful,i would stick with what you have,buying a p38 is a lottery,diesel auto,s are too quick either.(if you want power buy a toyota landcruiser,best towing vehicle i have ever had,used to tow a rally car all over europe with one.) ^^yes.. all true!! and what is with the kick down on the autos?? just makes it feel like the clutch is slipping and you could have a brew and a kitkat before it goes any faster!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 keep the disco, looks a minter, and if you really want to sell it, wait until the prices start to rise again or yu could sell it to me for £15 mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtherotti Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 well given these responses looks like ill be keeping the disco then (unless a nice p38 or 110 comes along for good money that is) rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 For the last few years I mostly drive and tow with a P38a diesel manual. I also occasionally drive a mate's 300Tdi disco, and must say the difference is huge! The level of comfort in the Range is miles ahead, let's you cruise all day without tyring. Granted, the diesel doesn't have too much grunt, but is fine for cruising if you give it some time to get upt to speed. I don't like the autobox, sure, it might be easier to start off with a trailer, but overall I lack control (I'm comparing with a P38a 4.6V8 auto, although vastly more powerfull it seems the power is to far away most of the time and the autobox is prone to hunting while towing). As a reference, our DT now has 353000km and no problems apart from wear and tear (and a little accident in a fast corner...). I haven't used a Disco for towing yet, but compared to an RRC the added length, bulk and mostly the EAS of a P38a does provide a more relaxing ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtherotti Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 thats what i was trying to get at in the o/p the range rover does have much more comfort for all day towing and eas would be a bonus for towing too. but as it seems my disco is worth about 17pence looks like ill be keeping the disco not that i mind as its a minty one and has all the kit on it (except cruise contol) have towed my van a short distance with the disco and it towed very well so im not thinking a p38 will be leaps and bounds better for just towing tho rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 thats what i was trying to get at in the o/pthe range rover does have much more comfort for all day towing and eas would be a bonus for towing too. but as it seems my disco is worth about 17pence looks like ill be keeping the disco not that i mind as its a minty one and has all the kit on it (except cruise contol) have towed my van a short distance with the disco and it towed very well so im not thinking a p38 will be leaps and bounds better for just towing tho rob I'll give you 18pence and consider it sold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtherotti Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 sure you can have it for 18p when you show me where i can but a mint low mileage p38 dhse in blue or black with grey or cream leather for 22p rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_P Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 and what is with the kick down on the autos?? just makes it feel like the clutch is slipping and you could have a brew and a kitkat before it goes any faster!! A properly adjusted kickdown should make something relatively nippy compared to normal driving. It seems a lot of autos have not had their kickdown adjusted since leaving the dealership... so some take an age to kickdown while others are instantaneous. Having a powerful engine tends to help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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