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epicyclo
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Serious offroading - Landrover, or slightly better in some instances, a Suzuki Jimny because it's light enough to lift/push out of some problems.
But if there's any sort of track, I'd do what most people who live in the Australian bush do - limited slip diff on a 2wd, and a lift kit with sump guard.
Mr Panda":2vbcjc1l said:
Serious offroading - Landrover, or slightly better in some instances, a Suzuki Jimny because it's light enough to lift/push out of some problems.
But if there's any sort of track, I'd do what most people who live in the Australian bush do - limited slip diff on a 2wd, and a lift kit with sump guard.
highlandsflyer
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Panda,
I suffered the prejudice against Discos for a long time, despite having been in plenty of them wearing all sorts of dodgy clothes and whistles.
I would hesitate to get a Defender after driving a nice Disco around, the later 2002 facelift models are even nicer so I hear!
Been towing all weekend with a maximum we shouldn't talk to VOSA about at one point..
Despite our 2002 Disco being a manual TD5, it didn't miss a beat! I messed up some of my roundabouts and take offs, but that is my lazy feet and hands after driving auto mainly for a while..
Lots less than two grand, and the tub I am towing here half that.. Just had the Range Rover engine gone over by a trusted man, and it should be good for another 80k without issue.
Next job the paint, there is really nothing else to do bar a few slack interior fitments.
Not bad for a twenty five year old wagon.
Saying that, towing it around with a fifteen year old and pulling up hill easily and accelerating in 2nd gear is pretty cool when you are used to needing tractors for that kind of work.
Land Rover.
Panda,
I suffered the prejudice against Discos for a long time, despite having been in plenty of them wearing all sorts of dodgy clothes and whistles.
I would hesitate to get a Defender after driving a nice Disco around, the later 2002 facelift models are even nicer so I hear!
Been towing all weekend with a maximum we shouldn't talk to VOSA about at one point..
Despite our 2002 Disco being a manual TD5, it didn't miss a beat! I messed up some of my roundabouts and take offs, but that is my lazy feet and hands after driving auto mainly for a while..
Lots less than two grand, and the tub I am towing here half that.. Just had the Range Rover engine gone over by a trusted man, and it should be good for another 80k without issue.
Next job the paint, there is really nothing else to do bar a few slack interior fitments.
Not bad for a twenty five year old wagon.
Saying that, towing it around with a fifteen year old and pulling up hill easily and accelerating in 2nd gear is pretty cool when you are used to needing tractors for that kind of work.
Land Rover.
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Depending on model/box/chassis/engine/weather conditions/considerate driver they will physically tow from about 7000 kilos. Give or take.
Some models can tow more than twice that on a flat road. That might not do them so much good though!
meh. Wouldn't sweat it.highlandsflyer":37erjr4o said:
Depending on model/box/chassis/engine/weather conditions/considerate driver they will physically tow from about 7000 kilos. Give or take.
Some models can tow more than twice that on a flat road. That might not do them so much good though!
highlandsflyer
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My heaviest plant trailer is a very solid converted back end of a flat bed truck.
I have towed a six ton load on it, with a Defender 110. No bother at all, all over some seriously windy and steep hills out West.
We used to use our Land Rovers as stand in tractors. They are very underrated in these days of Japanese efficiency and reliability.
At 48, and having been using 4x4s in anger for most of my life, I don't consider reliability the main concern. Simple repair is much more important, and for the price of your mega super Land Cruiser you can have a triple dose of Discos. No brainer!
Nissan Patrol was my favourite rugged vehicle, G-Wagen was the ultimate.
Day to day living I now understand the Disco crowd.
Perhaps I am now one of them. Boot full of tools, Biggest one in the driver's seat, of course.
I have towed a six ton load on it, with a Defender 110. No bother at all, all over some seriously windy and steep hills out West.
We used to use our Land Rovers as stand in tractors. They are very underrated in these days of Japanese efficiency and reliability.
At 48, and having been using 4x4s in anger for most of my life, I don't consider reliability the main concern. Simple repair is much more important, and for the price of your mega super Land Cruiser you can have a triple dose of Discos. No brainer!
Nissan Patrol was my favourite rugged vehicle, G-Wagen was the ultimate.
Day to day living I now understand the Disco crowd.
Perhaps I am now one of them. Boot full of tools, Biggest one in the driver's seat, of course.
Stick Legs
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Pre SDV8 the motto was "Nothing says I can't afford a Range Rover like a Diesel Range Rover or a V8 Discovery" which was funny if a little unkind.
SDV8 changed that to "Nothing says I can't afford a Bentley like a Petrol Range Rover".
SDV8 changed that to "Nothing says I can't afford a Bentley like a Petrol Range Rover".
highlandsflyer
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There is another one of those things about Land Rovers.
Back when I was a kid, my dad had one of the first in the county.
It cost a packet.
My first series was £200.
I rode in V8 Range Rovers back in the 90s, and they were out of my reach.
Now I have a nice one, and it is a cheap old car. It is slow, heavy and only economic vaguely thanks to the LPG.
I certainly couldn't justify a Bentley. But I have been looking..
The Range Rover will never leave the herd. It is asleep in a heated garage now, and will be looked after like that until I can't afford to do so.
More modern ones will come and go, and the German cars likewise.
Just something about the old bitch.
There is another one of those things about Land Rovers.
Back when I was a kid, my dad had one of the first in the county.
It cost a packet.
My first series was £200.
I rode in V8 Range Rovers back in the 90s, and they were out of my reach.
Now I have a nice one, and it is a cheap old car. It is slow, heavy and only economic vaguely thanks to the LPG.
I certainly couldn't justify a Bentley. But I have been looking..
The Range Rover will never leave the herd. It is asleep in a heated garage now, and will be looked after like that until I can't afford to do so.
More modern ones will come and go, and the German cars likewise.
Just something about the old bitch.
Stick Legs
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Around my way the 200/300 series TDi Discovery is the ultimate classless car. You may not have 2 pence to rub together or own half the hill. Who knows. I like that about them.
I like all Land Rovers and will end up having another.
I like all Land Rovers and will end up having another.
velomaniac
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Well I've done it now !
Not content with passing my driving test at the young age of 47 I've gone and bought a car. A real one, a normal one, one with more than 3 wheels and an engine bigger than a washing machine :shock: :shock:
Also its not a collectors piece or something with loads of quirks. Its an honest to goodness modern car with airbags, ABS, brake assist, power steering, heated seats, stereo, central locking......MODERN STUFF :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Its a 2003 ...........Citroen C3 SX 1.4L in silver with 105K on the clock and hopefully not a lot of faults as yet undetected. Drives fine though, brakes work which pleased the 2 teenage yoofs that stepped out in front of me :facepalm:
I'm starting to worry about myself, I hope I'm not becoming "Normal" :xmas-big-grin:
Well I've done it now !
Not content with passing my driving test at the young age of 47 I've gone and bought a car. A real one, a normal one, one with more than 3 wheels and an engine bigger than a washing machine :shock: :shock:
Also its not a collectors piece or something with loads of quirks. Its an honest to goodness modern car with airbags, ABS, brake assist, power steering, heated seats, stereo, central locking......MODERN STUFF :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Its a 2003 ...........Citroen C3 SX 1.4L in silver with 105K on the clock and hopefully not a lot of faults as yet undetected. Drives fine though, brakes work which pleased the 2 teenage yoofs that stepped out in front of me :facepalm:
I'm starting to worry about myself, I hope I'm not becoming "Normal" :xmas-big-grin:
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