Further to my earlier thread on Disco3 shopping...
Discussion
Been researching, went off to Saxton today, then Land Rover in Barnet and then Guildford.....
There are a lack of Disco 3s......
I did have my head turned by a very nice new Defender 90 XS .......
Choices...
Spec a new 90 and keep it forever for 30k ish (always wanted one)
Up budget to 30k and get a really nice Disco3 HSE or even Disco 4 on low spec.....(is the Disco 4 much better?)
Or is 20k sufficient and get the high mileage Disco3HSE
I am genuinely really really torn.
Car will replace M3 as everyday car. Probably do 5000 miles a year on long 4 hour journeys. 3000miles a year towing to circuits and another 2k a year around town......
Genuinely, all options have great merits......help!
There are a lack of Disco 3s......
I did have my head turned by a very nice new Defender 90 XS .......
Choices...
Spec a new 90 and keep it forever for 30k ish (always wanted one)
Up budget to 30k and get a really nice Disco3 HSE or even Disco 4 on low spec.....(is the Disco 4 much better?)
Or is 20k sufficient and get the high mileage Disco3HSE
I am genuinely really really torn.
Car will replace M3 as everyday car. Probably do 5000 miles a year on long 4 hour journeys. 3000miles a year towing to circuits and another 2k a year around town......
Genuinely, all options have great merits......help!
I was sort of in this situation a couple of years ago.
Had about £20k-25k to spend.
Started looking at 110 Utility's then quickly realised for the same sort of money, I could sit in far more comfort in a Disco 3.
If it was my money, firstly, I wouldn't spend £30k on a Defender. Secondly, due to your occasional long distance driving, I'd be looking at a Disco 3 at <£20k like camel says. I'm sure you can pick something decent up for that price (I refuse to look, as I will end up getting itchy feet again).
If you are spending £20k+, I'd be wanting a Disco 4. How about converting a low mileage commercial?
Had about £20k-25k to spend.
Started looking at 110 Utility's then quickly realised for the same sort of money, I could sit in far more comfort in a Disco 3.
If it was my money, firstly, I wouldn't spend £30k on a Defender. Secondly, due to your occasional long distance driving, I'd be looking at a Disco 3 at <£20k like camel says. I'm sure you can pick something decent up for that price (I refuse to look, as I will end up getting itchy feet again).
If you are spending £20k+, I'd be wanting a Disco 4. How about converting a low mileage commercial?
RacerMDR said:
Thanks Woody, what do you mean by converting a low mileage commercial?
A commercial has all of the same fittings as a regular car but with all the seats taken out and large board put in. In theory, you should be able to take the board out and convert it to a 7x seater with parts from a scrap yard.Dunno about any legalities, V5 stuff, etc...
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camel_landy said:
RacerMDR said:
Thanks Woody, what do you mean by converting a low mileage commercial?
A commercial has all of the same fittings as a regular car but with all the seats taken out and large board put in. In theory, you should be able to take the board out and convert it to a 7x seater with parts from a scrap yard.Dunno about any legalities, V5 stuff, etc...
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Chaps - just wanted to reply to say thanks for the help....
I put a deposit down today on a 48k Disco 3 HSE in Buck Blue on a 59 plate.
It's not immaculate but I'm realistic.... And I did see it pre preparation.
It's a main dealer car with a year warranty and they've offered me a decent part ex on the M3.....
So, I'm sorted I think! Just need a tow bar fitted and I'm rocking.
I'll miss the performance of the M3 but hopefully going back to racing will make up for that!
I put a deposit down today on a 48k Disco 3 HSE in Buck Blue on a 59 plate.
It's not immaculate but I'm realistic.... And I did see it pre preparation.
It's a main dealer car with a year warranty and they've offered me a decent part ex on the M3.....
So, I'm sorted I think! Just need a tow bar fitted and I'm rocking.
I'll miss the performance of the M3 but hopefully going back to racing will make up for that!
yes - definitely! It was a tough choice coming from the all singing and dancing M3, hence why I have spent more than I was going to for lower mileage and newer.
I figured as it's a keep, get a good one to start out, and then let me be the one that wrecks it!
It has a full service history, and the dealer are doing a service now before I pick it up.
I'm really looking forward to the change of pace.............the fact I can easily get the bikes in the back, and tow the little boat I share with my mate in Devon. Obviously towing the track/race car without hassle. It's big enough to sleep in the back.
All good!
Watch this space for a 'what two seater shall I get to go with my Landy' when I've saved up again!
I figured as it's a keep, get a good one to start out, and then let me be the one that wrecks it!
It has a full service history, and the dealer are doing a service now before I pick it up.
I'm really looking forward to the change of pace.............the fact I can easily get the bikes in the back, and tow the little boat I share with my mate in Devon. Obviously towing the track/race car without hassle. It's big enough to sleep in the back.
All good!
Watch this space for a 'what two seater shall I get to go with my Landy' when I've saved up again!
Not standard and apparently not a good solution for regular towing. From what I've read on the Disco3 forum there's a very good setup available from Tow Trust for a fraction of the cost of the LR ones; have a shufty at this thread.
On the one hand, if your car isn't fitted for towing then presumably the previous owner(s) didn't tow with it, so the mounting slot should be unworn: on the other the LR bar is bloody expensive and only fit for occasional use.
On the one hand, if your car isn't fitted for towing then presumably the previous owner(s) didn't tow with it, so the mounting slot should be unworn: on the other the LR bar is bloody expensive and only fit for occasional use.
I intend to use mine to pull the hillclimb car - 1,000kg on a Brian James A-Series, so about 1,500kg total - probably twenty journeys a year, but keep tabs on any wear in the fitting slot and upgrade to the Tow Trust fixed bar at the first hint of a problem.
The dealer I bought it from threw in the removable bar and the towing electrics as part of the deal - neither were fitted to the car as it stood: I think the only thing I wouldn't do is spend LR money (upwards of £300) on a new removable bar.
The dealer I bought it from threw in the removable bar and the towing electrics as part of the deal - neither were fitted to the car as it stood: I think the only thing I wouldn't do is spend LR money (upwards of £300) on a new removable bar.
IroningMan said:
I intend to use mine to pull the hillclimb car - 1,000kg on a Brian James A-Series, so about 1,500kg total - probably twenty journeys a year, but keep tabs on any wear in the fitting slot and upgrade to the Tow Trust fixed bar at the first hint of a problem.
The dealer I bought it from threw in the removable bar and the towing electrics as part of the deal - neither were fitted to the car as it stood: I think the only thing I wouldn't do is spend LR money (upwards of £300) on a new removable bar.
and the rest mate - i'm quoted nearly 700 I think including VATThe dealer I bought it from threw in the removable bar and the towing electrics as part of the deal - neither were fitted to the car as it stood: I think the only thing I wouldn't do is spend LR money (upwards of £300) on a new removable bar.
although they said they will pay half of that.......
I've got an email out to find out which tow bar type that is.........
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