Td5 or 309 tdi
- Thread starter Eddybjnr
- Start date
This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
Hmm, tough call. The 300 is easier to work on with no electronics, but the td5 is a nicer engine (faster and sounds nicer).
You might also have a better chance of getting a good td5 as 300s are getting on a bit now.
Personally I would get a td5.
You might also have a better chance of getting a good td5 as 300s are getting on a bit now.
Personally I would get a td5.
jase750
Active Member
- Posts
- 170
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
depends on how much you have got to spend?
and what you want to do with it.
if you want a full blown off road monster then go for the 300 it'll put up with more abuse than a TD5.
if it's going to be a road car TD5 all the way much more civilized, also you'll get more for your money with a 300.
pro's and con's for both really buy the best your money will get you.
and what you want to do with it.
if you want a full blown off road monster then go for the 300 it'll put up with more abuse than a TD5.
if it's going to be a road car TD5 all the way much more civilized, also you'll get more for your money with a 300.
pro's and con's for both really buy the best your money will get you.
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
- Posts
- 6,369
- Location
- Doncaster
As said, either or, both are good.
The td5 is slightly more civilized, the 300 is easier to work on and less electronics.
That said I think the td5 is more hardy than we think, I've seen a couple swear by them now for comp challenges.
The td5 is slightly more civilized, the 300 is easier to work on and less electronics.
That said I think the td5 is more hardy than we think, I've seen a couple swear by them now for comp challenges.
Landyfox
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 4,489
I was never a fan of my TD5, as said it was a lot more accommodating on the road, less so when laining. I do love my current 300TDI, but if I had a choice I would still prefer to go for my old 200TDI. The best engine by far IMO. 
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
- Posts
- 6,369
- Location
- Doncaster
I wouldn't say special vehicle is anything to worry about, will have just been built for a purpose.
Early td5's pre 2002 (ish) will be 10p
Late td5's post 2002 (ish) will be 15p
Early ones had a few issues with head dowls etc.. but I'd hope by now they've pretty much all been ironed out.
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
- Posts
- 6,369
- Location
- Doncaster
Haha, no the 10p and 15p is the engine type, both td5 but they changed it slightly to meet emissions I believe.
The ish is for the dates as obviously there's a bit of overlap, hence the ish bit.
The ish is for the dates as obviously there's a bit of overlap, hence the ish bit.
blackstrat
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 9,265
- Location
- East Anglia
+1
Generally speaking the newer it is the better the technology but the crappier the quality.. a new Defender is a fine machine but would look like a cheap Chinese copy if you could park it next to a new Series..
TheRealPlank
Active Member
- Posts
- 207
- Location
- Isle of Wight
200tdi.
tacr2man
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 3,926
- Location
- J10 M40 UK
Landyfox
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 4,489
notenoughtime
Active Member
- Posts
- 439
- Location
- Essex
Buy the TD5 and get it remapped
Landyfox
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 4,489
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
- Posts
- 6,369
- Location
- Doncaster
Must say I did like my old 200tdi, should have kept the engine for a future project
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
- Posts
- 6,369
- Location
- Doncaster
Yes, make sure the chassis/bulkhead is solid.
Take a hammer and give it a good wack all over, seller grumbles theirs a problem.
Usually get a look as if to say 'what the f*ck' though.
Theirs loads of stuff to look at, have a search about and theirs a complete buyers guide somewhere.
Take a hammer and give it a good wack all over, seller grumbles theirs a problem.
Usually get a look as if to say 'what the f*ck' though.
Theirs loads of stuff to look at, have a search about and theirs a complete buyers guide somewhere.
waldershelf
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 2,397
- Location
- In the hills north west of Sheffield
300tdi on a galv chassis will get you a better motor for the same sort of money, I wouldn't worry about year or mileage too much, condition is the most important thing.
