Good morning, I am contemplating re-entering the Land Rover world and was hoping for some advice.
I have previously owned a 200tdi 90 (owned for several years as my only vehicle and loved it other than constantly being cold in winter!), a 300tdi Disco, TD5 Disco 2, and a Series 2 which is half way through a (very) long term build.
I need to buy another work truck, currently have a new Ranger and thinking about another Defender to pair with it. I definitely want a 90, and it needs to have rear seats for the kids (very occasional use and local journeys). Having slowly upgraded the comfort level since my old 90 through D1, D2 and a couple of Ford Rangers I am reluctant to go back to an old 90, (I will have the S2 for fun not-so-comfy trips soon) but I am reluctant to fork out for a Puma although the more modern trim and nice folding rear seats look spot on.
TD5 defenders are more in "comfortable" budget, I know the early ones use the old dash etc but I have no experience with them, and want to know if there is much difference between them and 300tdi models in terms of cabin comfort etc. I assume with the later models there is more sound proofing, comfier seats, less draughts (no front vents for example) but I don't know if things gradually got better over the years or if they suddenly changed at a certain point. The fond memories of my door tops peeling open on the motorway are fun but I don't really want to re-live it!
Many thanks, TC
I have previously owned a 200tdi 90 (owned for several years as my only vehicle and loved it other than constantly being cold in winter!), a 300tdi Disco, TD5 Disco 2, and a Series 2 which is half way through a (very) long term build.
I need to buy another work truck, currently have a new Ranger and thinking about another Defender to pair with it. I definitely want a 90, and it needs to have rear seats for the kids (very occasional use and local journeys). Having slowly upgraded the comfort level since my old 90 through D1, D2 and a couple of Ford Rangers I am reluctant to go back to an old 90, (I will have the S2 for fun not-so-comfy trips soon) but I am reluctant to fork out for a Puma although the more modern trim and nice folding rear seats look spot on.
TD5 defenders are more in "comfortable" budget, I know the early ones use the old dash etc but I have no experience with them, and want to know if there is much difference between them and 300tdi models in terms of cabin comfort etc. I assume with the later models there is more sound proofing, comfier seats, less draughts (no front vents for example) but I don't know if things gradually got better over the years or if they suddenly changed at a certain point. The fond memories of my door tops peeling open on the motorway are fun but I don't really want to re-live it!
Many thanks, TC
