Which landy as my first?

[Zesty al]

I'm thinking of selling my car for approx 4k and replacing it with a land rover... But which one?

I'd love a 90, the look really appeals to me and I love the simplicity, but they seem really expensive! Worth the extra?

I also like discos, bit more refinement, plenty of room for my bike & camping gear, cheaper than defenders but maybe thirstier?

Then there's the freelander. Obviously cheaper in every sense, still a nice looking car and readily available.

I'm not planning any full on green laning (yet), The odd Lakeland bridleway would be good but it'd be a day to day commute car too (40 mile round trip), I also do alot of mountain walking/biking in the lakes so a 200 mile round trip every few weeks up the M6 is necessary too.

What are your thoughts?

Alan

 

[Zesty al]

And... I'm mechanically useless so reliability is key

 

[300AJC]

Disco 1, 300 tdi, in my opinion. A lot of vehicle for less money than a Defender. No real difference in fuel economy as many 90s will have the same engine. A lot of jobs and general maintenance can be done with a basic tool kit, patience and a Haynes Manual.

You should get a nice late 300 tdi (the best ones) for no more than £2500-£3000 and have money left for any improvements and maintenance.

 

[Lakes Rob]

You want reliability and you're looking at Landy?!?!

 

[danny6801]

dont buy a land rover then you need deep pockets and rough skin.

 

[300AJC]

I've also just picked up a second hand bike carrier that mounts to the spare wheel carrier. Really excellent for up to 4 bikes and I can still fill the car with the family and all our clobber.

 

[Grimmer]

And... I'm mechanically useless so reliability is key

Get a Fender and learn

Even if you only do the basics, servicing etc you'll save a fortune
There's plenty of help on here for when you get stuck

 

[andrew j]

spend a grand on a disco and keep the other 3 grand for repairs and running costs ,

 

[D90mitch]

For £4k you could get a Defender though it would probably not be the best option if you know your only going to use it on the road. I would personally get a Discovery, they're not really any more thirsty than defenders, it all depends on how you drive them. For £4000 you could either get a good nick disco 1 and have a little cash left over for anything that may go wrong, or go for a average condition Disco 2.

 

[Zesty al]

dont buy a land rover then you need deep pockets and rough skin.

If that is the case, I might wait until I can afford one as a toy

 

[300AJC]

spend a grand on a disco and keep the other 3 grand for repairs and running costs ,

I think we both agree! :tea:

 

[D90mitch]

If you get one that you look after and that hasnt been abused, they aren't as unreliable as many say...

:behindsofa:

 

[KSLB]

Not had my first Defender long and loving it. 2005 CSW and has proved pretty reliable so far.

 

[Freelaner]

it's a nice truck then your jeep?

 

[KSLB]

it's a nice truck then your jeep?

Yep.........now that's what I call funny!

 

[Dr_evil]

Get a series

 

[Zesty al]

Series is a bit too old & basic for me