Medium size 4x4

[Peasgood]

Xtrails are nice to drive and have a ridiculous amount of space in them. 

Think they tow 2 tons but doesn't matter if he just overloads it anyway. Think the tax is £350 ish. 

[youngsbury]

Subaru Forester !!! 

[HuntingHicap]

I'd echo the tdi Discovery. Tdi is a bombproof engine.

[Matthew Storrs]

38 minutes ago, HuntingHicap said:

I'd echo the tdi Discovery. Tdi is a bombproof engine.

It’s funny that if that was a defender in the same condition with same engine/gearbox etc it would probably be £6k or so. I think the older discos are fantastic value for money. Don’t know about the Disco 2 but certainly the 1 still has an alluminium skin bodywork just like the defender which seems to keep them tidy looking. The arches and the boot floor are the bits to watch for in terms of rust. 

[maybelateron]

2 hours ago, HuntingHicap said:

I'd echo the tdi Discovery. Tdi is a bombproof engine.

So is TD5

[maybelateron]

2 hours ago, Matthew Storrs said:

It’s funny that if that was a defender in the same condition with same engine/gearbox etc it would probably be £6k or so. I think the older discos are fantastic value for money. Don’t know about the Disco 2 but certainly the 1 still has an alluminium skin bodywork just like the defender which seems to keep them tidy looking. The arches and the boot floor are the bits to watch for in terms of rust. 

Other way round with Disco 2, in that rear of chassis more prone to rust, but no problems with the body/bootfloor etc.

[HuntingHicap]

35 minutes ago, maybelateron said:

So is TD5

Yes, but being overhead cam is less easy to diy.

[maybelateron]

50 minutes ago, HuntingHicap said:

Yes, but being overhead cam is less easy to diy.

Good point, also less electronic stuff on Disco 1

[Conor Wright]

Subaru Forester !!! 

Had one years ago. They tow well but if you're towing, just tow a fuel bowser. You'll need it! (It was a 2.5 petrol, I was young and foolish!)

[Matthew Storrs]

5 hours ago, maybelateron said:

Good point, also less electronic stuff on Disco 1

Mine was a little gutless when I first got it, I got one of those tuning pins. Bloody hell what a difference, can’t believe just doing that has made such a difference to power- and no obvious fuel usage difference either.