OK, bit of a dilemma! Having had my first proper go at greenlaning last weekend (and really enjoying it!), I’ve decided the Range Rover is in too good condition and, frankly, too thirsty for that lark! Plus they’re no good in deep water ;-)
So, I’m gonna sell it and replace it with a diesel and that’s where my dilemma starts – Discovery or Defender? Both are available with the same engines – 200Tdi/300Tdi/Td5 – depending on my budget (between £1,500 and £4,000).
With the Discovery, I get more for my money – a newer car (although not necessarily lower mileage!) and I imagine a better road car too. They’re better equipped, the heaters work (I think) and they’re pretty robust. Also there’s the option of an automatic which I quite fancy – I think auto’s suit bigger cars like these, and probably easier offroad too!
However, the Defender is legendary and seems to be the vehicle of choice for overlanders and greenlaners alike! Given we may be doing our first mini ‘expedition’ later this year (possibly across the Pyrennes, or down to Morocco) I need to consider this too. Why are they so popular? Are they any better than the Disco offroad or for greenlaning?
Running costs are likely to be the same, although I guess insurance on the Defender will be more given they seem to be nicked a lot?
The car will be used on the road, I’ll probably commute in it sometimes for a change but it’s not my main car. Will also be used at Pay & Play days, greenlaning and in the snow/floods we get round here from time to time!
Anyway, would welcome some opinions and if there’s any glaringly obvious reasons why I should pick one over the other that I haven’t yet thought of!
Cheers
So, I’m gonna sell it and replace it with a diesel and that’s where my dilemma starts – Discovery or Defender? Both are available with the same engines – 200Tdi/300Tdi/Td5 – depending on my budget (between £1,500 and £4,000).
With the Discovery, I get more for my money – a newer car (although not necessarily lower mileage!) and I imagine a better road car too. They’re better equipped, the heaters work (I think) and they’re pretty robust. Also there’s the option of an automatic which I quite fancy – I think auto’s suit bigger cars like these, and probably easier offroad too!
However, the Defender is legendary and seems to be the vehicle of choice for overlanders and greenlaners alike! Given we may be doing our first mini ‘expedition’ later this year (possibly across the Pyrennes, or down to Morocco) I need to consider this too. Why are they so popular? Are they any better than the Disco offroad or for greenlaning?
Running costs are likely to be the same, although I guess insurance on the Defender will be more given they seem to be nicked a lot?
The car will be used on the road, I’ll probably commute in it sometimes for a change but it’s not my main car. Will also be used at Pay & Play days, greenlaning and in the snow/floods we get round here from time to time!
Anyway, would welcome some opinions and if there’s any glaringly obvious reasons why I should pick one over the other that I haven’t yet thought of!
Cheers
