Getting back to the original question.
As the Australians say: If you want to go for a drive in the outback get a Land Rover.
If you want to come back get a Toyota.
What are fuel prices like out there - might be a game changer.
Just looking on the bay of E - this looks like a tempter if the wallet will stretch that far ...
Fuel prices are quite a lot cheaper over there, especially on diesel as it isn't as heavily taxed as here.
If I like the next expedition and want to do more I think I will look at either a Land Cruiser or a D2.
I assumed it would be too wide but thats why you build a box underneath! Extra storage box under the fridge!
I like the idea actually. Will give this more investigation.
You are never going to get a comfy ride out of a 90 , too short a wheelbase . My 110 is and has been a comfy ride on autobahns and outback corrugated tracks. It has aftermarket roof mounted aircon , that kept it cool in 45c ambient . A 110 is a good size (read minimum) for extended travel for two max 3 people , to stay within weight limitations . thinking you are going to travel at 75 miles an hour for extened distances with a 300tdi or td5 is not going to add to its reliability . I cruise at around 100kmh , and thats with a 3litre BMW turbo diesel engine. this gets me a less tiring drive , optimises fuel consumption , the faster the more you need to concentrate. You also dont see anything as you are travelling . Re Lcrsr , the 4.2 or 4.5 get around 20mpg , and thats the diesel (really push them and you can get below 15 ( from experience) . A friend of mine is off thru morroco again shortly to the Gambia. (Charity thing) he went in a old audi last year , and is using a berlingo van this time. Because of our love of the 4wd lifestyle , we think we need NASA levels of prep and equipment , to get us to places that the locals drive around in mazda vans . If you want reliability and comfort think about a Bentley Mulsanne , after all a silver spirit took an elderly couple from Cape town to cairo , its on the net . JMHO
Is that the dakarchallenge thing? I saw that yesterday and reckon I want to give it a go at some point.
I cruised at 100k on the trip last time, which was fine. It just wouldn't do that up hills. It is also nice to have the option of going a bit faster if you need to, such as being late for the channel tunnel.
Where did you get the roof mounted aircon from?
sounds like you need a nice diesel chevy suburban
armchair seats, front and rear air con, lots of power
get a southpaw, they are cheaper in the uk and more plentiful, probably better if you are mainly going to use it on the continent
acres of space inside too
one on the bay
1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 6.5 T DIESEL 2500 HEAVY DUTY AUTO (pearl white & metalli
Wouldn't fit in my drive.
I still reckon D2
Apart from overhangs Defender ability off road.
TD5 is a good performer and reliable
I would just change the injector seals and injector loom for piece of mind and take a couple of spare air suspension bags
I am considering one, they are very cheap. If I let the tyres down my defender would fit in my garage, so I could put it it in there for a year or so and forget about it.
So I guess the main choices I have now are:
- Shut up moaning and take the 90
- Buy and additional D2 and take that
On one hand my 90 is mostly kitted out for expedition, e.g. extended tanks, snorkel, lights, CB, spots, dual batts...
But on the other hand other than the snorkel and tanks everything else should transfer onto a D2.
