Disco I II III maybe a Freelander or something else??

dvb668w · Aug 19, 2016

I already have 2 ser 3 landys and a car but it’s getting long in the tooth now so I’m looking at my options. Its replacement would need to be up for taking 4 people towing a smallish trailer tent or caravan from kent to Scotland is reasonable comfort (maybe once a year).

Budget is low as it would spend most of its time parked up.

Is a Ser1 Disco too old, would a Disco ser3 be too jam packed with computers to handle standing on the road for weeks at a time? What is the problem with Freelanders is it's replacing a car and not trying to compete with a ser3 offroader ???

Or should i just get a picasso and be done with it LOL

christi1 · Aug 19, 2016

for practicality, economy and common sense, Picasso, for simplest fun and thrills, D1

dvb668w · Aug 19, 2016

christi1 said:
for practicality, economy and common sense, Picasso, for simplest fun and thrills, D1

:-(

christi1 · Aug 19, 2016

just my initial gut reaction to the post, I've had both, xsara Picasso is boring but superbly designed and a top 2.0 hdi engine, its capable of mega miles, good mpg, high driving position, huge boot, got a lot going for it practically speaking, I chose the D1 for almost gizmo free but comfy landy fun,

christi1 · Aug 19, 2016

the 1.6 hdi however is prone to start falling apart at around 80.000 miles though, so I'd forget that version, the 2.0hdi is a record breaker, there are some in France with 600.000 plus miles on the clock, it also until recently held the world record for longest distance traveled on a single tank of diesel, google it for details, only surpassed by another Peugeot.

dvb668w · Aug 19, 2016

christi1 said:
just my initial gut reaction to the post, I've had both, xsara Picasso is boring but superbly designed and a top 2.0 hdi engine, its capable of mega miles, good mpg, high driving position, huge boot, got a lot going for it practically speaking, I chose the D1 for almost gizmo free but comfy landy fun,

I like the idea of another Landy, but i want to be able to get in and go without worrying if it was up to the trip.... and i dont know if Land Rover ever made one of those lol

christi1 · Aug 19, 2016

I think its that concern that makes people keep up with landy maintenance, like a weird addiction, self sabotage, live dangerously vibe, i've sworn never to own another landy at least 4 times, but cant help myself, my other car, which I don't worry about, is a pug 406 2.0 hdi. I love it, and think that its one of the last ever cars designed to last, I consider any car designed after 2000 a throw away car with built in obsolescence, just my opinion, most will probably disagree.

dvb668w · Aug 19, 2016

Well there is a lot on line, i may have a look around the local dealers over the weekend?... now I doubt Ide get an offer of a car on here but you never know someone may have a disco 1 or 2 for not too much money on here

.......... Well we can hope lol

But i guess a car would be a wiser choice :-(

dvb668w · Aug 19, 2016

christi1 said:
my other car, which I don't worry about, is a pug 406 2.0 hdi. I love it, and think that its one of the last ever cars designed to last, I consider any car designed after 2000 a throw away car with built in obsolescence, just my opinion, most will probably disagree.

LOL, my current car is a 1999 306 Meridian ..... just need something a bit bigger....

christi1 · Aug 19, 2016

I think economically speaking, a car would certainly be a wiser choice, yes, sad face indeed, but at least you'd have more peace of mind. depends what you want to spend, there are plenty of well maintained d1's around with a wad having been spent on them, its just being willing to keep on top of it all I think.

christi1 · Aug 19, 2016

dvb668w said:
306 Meridian

look at 2.0 406's they go pretty cheap cos not many folk in the uk seem to know how damned good they are, research for yourself. I've had a 3 seater settee in the back of mine and been able to fully close the boot.

Seffy · Aug 20, 2016

One plus point for the picasso (and there is only one), people with newer driving licences can likely tow your small caravan. Certainly a Disco, anyone who doesnt have +E on their licence is going to be limited to trailer tents, or very very light caravans.

Freelander, well you can go have a look at some Kent lanes in relative comfort whilst not holidaying

dvb668w · Aug 20, 2016

Well Ive been around for a while so not many restrictions on my licance

any muddy work would be done in the ser's so this is just a car replacement. Must admit ive been very happy with the 306 so im kind of liking the 406 idea

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