So what one ?
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Turboman
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Exactly why I suggested you didn't get a 2.5 td, they are not known to be the most reliable.
DiscoJoe
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TD5 has an extra cylinder and loads more electronics to go wrong
A TDI will probably need more care but is easier to work on yourself.
There's nothing a half decent home mechanic can't diagnose and repair on a Td5 Discovery or Defender and they are easy to work on.
I agree the Tdi is easier to work on but they're all getting long in the tooth now (last ones were 1998/9) and tin worm has had plenty of time to do it's worst. My 1999 Td5 Discovery is in mush better condition than my neighbours 1998 300Tdi Discovery and he spends far more time working on it than I do on mine
Datatek
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Get a winch and run the trailer down the slipway on the wire, that's what I used to do.First post so hope its in right place.
I have a need for a 4x4 as I tow a boat ... and it was perfectly acceptable to use an oriental soft-roader to achieve this.
However went up in size on the boat ... and coupled with a twin axle trailer we now have ~2.2Tonne tow rig.
.... and although current 4x4 has stated tow capacity of 2.5T .... it struggles on hill starts, which results on each slipway recovery with the DMF clutch slipping and horrible smell of burnt linings.
Been afraid to take on beach for a launch.
My thoughts are getting an 'older' Land Rover, and keeping it solely for the drive to launch sites & back.
Annual mileage will be low .... and if I got something reasonable as an investment, spent some time & effort on it .... should do me for as long as I need to Tow.
So would welcome some input as to what LR to get.
I don't need a Discovery Vogue se with a 5.0L V8, and neither do I want a series LR.
I'm assuming diesel is the way to go , for low end torque and running costs.
No doubt there are considered good models to aim for and the better engines. (5 bearing Diesel blocks etc)
Also what transmission ... R380, LT77, automatic ?
I know I could get all nostalgic and buy a used MOD machine, but having seen the way these were abused, and the extra weight ... don't know if that is a good option.
Advice please
Auto's are always better than a manual for towing IMO, a P38 diesel will do the job easily and transport you in comfort.
