Anyone had experience of a Discovery??

[Big T]

Hi,

 

Im thinking of getting a Discovery to use for my tree work. Im looking to sub contract as a groundie so I shouldnt need a tipper (If i do have to move waste then the disco will tow a trailer). I think the advantages of a disco are;

 

1) Reasonably cheap!

 

2) Nice to drive (compaired to a defander...)

 

3) Will Tow well.

 

4) Obviously 4WD so will come in handy for off road sites.

 

If I get one im going to strip the back seats out and cover the windows in sticky vinyl so it will basically be the same as a disco commercial so lots of room to store all my kit, saws etc etc....

 

 

Does anyone have any opioions on Discovery`s? Which is best, 200tdi or 300 tdi?? Auto or manual...?

 

Regards,

 

Anthony.

[XOPCHIPPERMAN]

Dont be put off by and auto, mine goes really, you will get a few more MPG with a manual aspecially when towing, go for a TD300 its the best engine you can get in the landrover. Best I can do for you.

[mendiplogs]

Dont be put off by and auto, mine goes really, you will get a few more MPG with a manual aspecially when towing, go for a TD300 its the best engine you can get in the landrover. Best I can do for you.

 

Hi mate some will say 200tdi are the best jon

[Chris Sheppard]

I like them, I've had 4 so far (3 200 tdi's and a 3.9 V8) and the've done everything I've wanted, BUT they generally all go the same way and rot away. Yes it's all fixable but not cheap unless you have the time to do it yourself.

 

I'd really quite like to find a really tidy one and keep it something like but can't bring myself to part with the current 90.

[Big T]

Thanks for the advice! Im aware of the rot problems but welding and fabrication arnt a prob for me so looks like i might be on the lookout for one soon!

[Frankie Lawrence]

I wanted to get one but until I find an insurance quote that isnt 6 grand its not going to be anytime soon

[treequip]

I have had many, cheap to buy, “run em into the ground” cheap on bits and easy to maintain

 

The commercial widows aren’t foil they are black glass, you can’t see through them at all.

 

I usually pick up a cheap one needing work. 200 or 300 makes little difference mechanically.

 

Common rot spots are sills, boot floor and the body mounts behind the bumper, bits are readily available

[treequip]

I wanted to get one but until I find an insurance quote that isnt 6 grand its not going to be anytime soon

 

Ahhh,,, the woes of youth, stop it you are breaking my heart.

[northumbriaforestry]

Great tool, love our defender & can't imagine life without it, but the Disco has more comfort, better heating & is cheaper to run.

[Aaron]

i had 300tdi commercial, i liked it at first but what a money pit and a rot box.........although it did go on to 250,000miles before enough was enough.