Think I need a new car

dannythedog · Jul 11, 2013

Well after a nice drive of over 100 miles with 3 kids and a bulldog it wasn't a pleasant experience. Had all my windows open still wasn't good enough with the heat. My disco 300tdi doesn't have air con so complains and cries all round including the dog suffering in the boot.

I think I'm going to have to sell her and get something with air con

. So my what should I do part ex and get something from a dealer as such or try my luck on fleabay :violent: and see if I can get a little swap on there.

Help me choose I want to try and stay 4x4 route if I can as I need the room for the family.

Thanks Danny

the_wolf · Jul 11, 2013

Back in the days before air con people just opened the windows

. Plus realistically how much sun do we actually get every year, would it warrant selling your vehicle just for the sake of air con which may not even be used all that much.
Why not fit aircon? Surely it can't be overly difficult

dannythedog · Jul 11, 2013

I don't know wether it is difficult but it would probably not be worth the cost really. It's also just one of the many luxuries that the disco doesn't have that I would like. Might end having to sell her soon anyway as the wife is learning to drive but can't change gears

jamesmartin · Jul 11, 2013

disco 2 auto then ,air con and no gear changing

dannythedog · Jul 11, 2013

Well it either that a p38 I don't do off roading I just have to travel across the Yorkshire moors come winter time so could do with a 4x4.

gemsdad · Jul 11, 2013

dannythedog said:
Well it either that a p38 I don't do off roading I just have to travel across the Yorkshire moors come winter time so could do with a 4x4.

well the P38 is a no no then.bloody leccy probs and suspension issues.

finallysnapped · Jul 12, 2013

dannythedog said:
It's also just one of the many luxuries that the disco doesn't have that I would like.

What else?

doodle bug · Jul 12, 2013

finallysnapped said:
What else?

a moped ! aircon comes free

CJ2a · Jul 12, 2013

doodle bug said:
a moped ! aircon comes free

a series would be better for him air con special water cooling system (when raining) and a great appreciation of how comfortable a disco is compared to a series

baggyjim · Jul 12, 2013

finallysnapped said:
What else?

get rid of the misses, sell the kids and let the dog sit in the front with the window day,oh and man up

finallysnapped · Jul 12, 2013

doodle bug said:
a moped ! aircon comes free

baggyjim said:
get rid of the misses, sell the kids and let the dog sit in the front with the window day,oh and man up

I meant what other luxuries?

I don't know what other luxuries my Disco could have other than pie in the sky stuff like starting during the winter.

So I wondered what the op had in mind that he was missing out on.

oxides · Jul 12, 2013

I've always considered aircon to be one of the most useful safety aids you can get in a car. Keeps the screen clear in the winter (dries the air) and keeps you cool in the summer. Hot, frustrated drivers stuck in traffic queues can be bloody careless. My series is fun and I love it to bits but for anything long distance and rough I'll need something more sophisticated. 2 grand will get me a nice little Forrester, reasonable rough track ability, aircon, decent heater, comfy seats and plenty of room. Oh, and reliable.

finallysnapped · Jul 12, 2013

I asked my usual mechanic if knew anyone good to service my air con and he said just open a window all it does is use fuel. But that's his attitude to most things unfortunately.

Then i was in kwik fit having a puncture repaired, not out of choice but necessity and I asked them about their air con recharge and to my surprise they didn't just do it and bill me they said to go and get it tested properly first due to the age of the vehicle. They also said if you look at it, driving with an open window probably causes more drag and uses more fuel than turning the air con on does.

Still haven't gotten it tested or "recharged" yet though.

dannythedog · Jul 12, 2013

finallysnapped said:
I meant what other luxuries?

I don't know what other luxuries my Disco could have other than pie in the sky stuff like starting during the winter.

So I wondered what the op had in mind that he was missing out on.

Well I would preferably like a car that doesn't bleed on my drive, maybe a bit more fuel efficient and one that doesn't have mood swings.

It's very annoying though with kids complaining that they are hot, a dog that can't stay cool and a wife that says she hates the car.

dannythedog · Jul 12, 2013

baggyjim said:
get rid of the misses, sell the kids and let the dog sit in the front with the window day,oh and man up

I'd be happy enough to do that the hot weather just turns them crazy

Spunka · Jul 12, 2013

Thor1950 · Jul 12, 2013

the_wolf said:
Back in the days before air con people just opened the windows . Plus realistically how much sun do we actually get every year, would it warrant selling your vehicle just for the sake of air con which may not even be used all that much.
Why not fit aircon? Surely it can't be overly difficult

Yep that was the way, we had what we called a 2 60 ac unit. Roll down 2 windows and go 60mph

Still drive with the window 1/2 way down with the ac on

Thor1950 · Jul 12, 2013

dannythedog said:
I don't know wether it is difficult but it would probably not be worth the cost really. It's also just one of the many luxuries that the disco doesn't have that I would like. Might end having to sell her soon anyway as the wife is learning to drive but can't change gears

before automatics it was either you learned or walked. It is not hard to learned, is she challenged

finallysnapped · Jul 12, 2013

Your mind sounds made up, punt it and buy something else.

THEengineer · Jul 12, 2013

dannythedog said:
Well after a nice drive of over 100 miles with 3 kids and a bulldog it wasn't a pleasant experience. Had all my windows open still wasn't good enough with the heat. My disco 300tdi doesn't have air con so complains and cries all round including the dog suffering in the boot.

I think I'm going to have to sell her and get something with air con. So my what should I do part ex and get something from a dealer as such or try my luck on fleabay :violent: and see if I can get a little swap on there.

Help me choose I want to try and stay 4x4 route if I can as I need the room for the family.

Thanks Danny

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