Should i go for a 300tdi or v8? Is there much difference in mpg?

V8_Disco · Dec 23, 2009

RichardAndBilly said:
realy? its the ES electric sunroofs etc

ye thats all good if they all work!, just check for rust thats the disco killer, prices are much lower for the v8 than the tdi

RichardAndBilly · Dec 23, 2009

would the insurance be higher?

V8_Disco · Dec 23, 2009

RichardAndBilly said:
would the insurance be higher?

only by 1 insurance group i think, around 12 or 13 i think, but as the value is so low and you wont be doing many miles its not as high as you think

RichardAndBilly · Dec 23, 2009

Thanks for all your advice got plenty to think about now! might go and have another look tomorrow see if i can get him down to nearer the grand mark , thanks again i'll let you know if i get it!

robint · Dec 24, 2009

RichardAndBilly said:
Hello robin you still selling your 300 tdi?

nope im going to keep it cant find a decent replacement good luck in which ever you decide to buy

discool · Dec 24, 2009

One grand! my engine on it's own is worth that

V8_Disco · Dec 24, 2009

discool said:
One grand! my engine on it's own is worth that

that is a very shinny engine bay, id post a pic of mine but you wouldnt see it for the mud

dv8i · Dec 24, 2009

hi, ive a 1997 v8i on gas and im getting about 70 miles for a £10, i also have a 90 with 300tdi auto fitted, it cost about the same to run, the diso with the v8 is so much nicer to drive and the power is great. i wsh i had fitted a v8 to the 90 when i changed the engine.

cheers Gary

Beast o Bodmin · Dec 24, 2009

the v8 is for the driver the 300tdi is for the stupid.

Get a 200 tdi or v8

mrnice · Dec 24, 2009

Get a bloody v8 and after a few months if you dont like it get the tractor instead. I bet you keep the v8 though.....
I think the gist of it seems to be V8s more power better sound (not more torque though apparently) and more thirsty, and the more die hard offroader/DIY mechanic seem to favour the 300 - likes water more, less to go wrong better on juice etc. Have you thougt of an LPG one?

I still smile when i get in mine and start it up, it sounds great and suits me fine.

RichardAndBilly · Dec 24, 2009

How much is your average lpg conversion could make this v8 to pricey!

listerdiesel · Dec 24, 2009

You're better off buying one already converted, an LPG conversion, new, would be anything from £1500 to £2500, depending on the type.

Multi-point injection is the one to go for, but you'll find a few Disco's for sale with gas already done.

See this thread:

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/lpg-filling-92229.html

Might be of interest.

Peter

RichardAndBilly · Dec 24, 2009

Thanks for that peter

piggy in the mud · Dec 24, 2009

just so u know there is an v8 with lpg looks clean on ebay for 1,500 may be worth a look

dan3dogs · Dec 26, 2009

Alright not sure if you've decided yet i had a v8 3.9 and it was costing me near on 50p a mile and i wasn't heavy footed i got rid of that i then had a 200 tdi that wasn't that bad on diesel i then got a 2001 td5 auto didn't like it i've now got a manual 300 tdi and its the nut's for £30 i can get around 170-190 miles i'd got for a 300.

pete5570 · Dec 26, 2009

If you're gonna do 5k a year and economy isn't really an issue, i would go for a range rover 4.0se. If you want economy go for the 300tdi.

RichardAndBilly · Dec 27, 2009

well it looks like the V8 will have to wait & i'll keep looking for a 300 ! i looked at the one on ebay lovely motor but he's had it on there 3 times now with no one buying it! must be the mpg because i cant see much else wrong with it.
so if anyone knows where there are any good ones this side of the country let me know or a V8 i with a decent lpg system!

Medusa · Dec 27, 2009

pete5570 said:
If you're gonna do 5k a year and economy isn't really an issue, i would go for a range rover 4.0se. If you want economy go for the 300tdi.

If your only doing 5k a year its not worth the cost of the LPG conversion. it will take several years to pay for itself.

pete5570 · Dec 28, 2009

I meant if he's doing 5k a year, get a 4.0se rangie. I wouldn't bother putting lpg on it for that mileage. Unless you can find one already done!

RichardAndBilly · Dec 28, 2009

I would love a rangey but i need the 7 seats! Blxxdy kids apparently if you stuff them all in the boot you end up on intercepters on channel 5 and get a ban:biggrin1:

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