D2 as a work truck?

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bankz5152

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Sooo been using my 110 recently but I'd rather not as it drinks diesel and even though I've made it comfy, its still just comfy for a fender. Not actually comfortable :rolleyes::p

So been thinking of something to use as a daily for work that would be mildly interesting (I can't drive a shi tey fiesta itll just make me sad! :() D2 springs to mind as its an car a kinda know, same fluids etc as my 110, easy enough to maintain and should return half decent mileage - I'm thinking roughly 30 - 35mpg for a manual?

Also reasonably cheap but can I get anything half decent for £1500 - £2k can't really afford anything more than that.

Of course would need a few mods done :D EGR blank, remap etc...

Secondly the reasoning behind a D2 is I can use it for work for the foreseeable future then when I can afford it/want to do it it can be turned into a comp safari truck or a racer. :p:D

So any reason to avoid one? I know the rear 1/4 can rot to shi te and a few other various issues but nothing I can't handle I don't think.

Comments? Criticisms?
 
Don't go for the V8 .. unless it's on a well-sorted gas system and you have access to a filling station .. :)
 
I suspect your mpg expectation might be optimistic. On a run the taller gearing, road bias tyres and aero aids mean the are more efficient than a Defender. But it’s pretty marginal.

They also seem to vary massively. My Uncle has two stock D2’s Td5’s. One is very economical and will do 600miles to a tank. The other no where near. The less economical of the two drives much better though and is more lively. Both 100% and well maintained mechanically.

When I’ve driven Td5’s I’ve got more 26-28mpg from them. Pretty similar to a Tdi really.
 
I suspect your mpg expectation might be optimistic. On a run the taller gearing, road bias tyres and aero aids mean the are more efficient than a Defender. But it’s pretty marginal.

They also seem to vary massively. My Uncle has two stock D2’s Td5’s. One is very economical and will do 600miles to a tank. The other no where near. The less economical of the two drives much better though and is more lively. Both 100% and well maintained mechanically.

When I’ve driven Td5’s I’ve got more 26-28mpg from them. Pretty similar to a Tdi really.

Was basing it off my old 90 that returned 28 - 30 around town and 33+mway.

Ridiculous innit. Check out the Meerkats, my premium dropped from 750 to about 300 (98 300tdi 90 CSW)

I tried £900!

Flux dropped to £740 after some argueing but still not really affordable.
 
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