hey buddy, we are all newbies at some stage, the disco actually handles very well, and it more then capable ofroad, its still on standard springs and shocks, but i am hoping to lift it 2 inchs so i can cope with deeper ruts and my insa dakars wont catch the body work, but it depends what your really into if you plan to go laning alot then i would say disco, but its down the the persons preferance if they like old school or not, were are you based then mate