Would you exchange your D2 for a 110?

fellipe · Jan 13, 2016

Been offered a 2003 300tdi Defender 110 for my Discovery 2 td5 2003...

My disco has 115.000km on the clock. Upgraded to 16" wheels + 265/75/16 AT. No egr + No cat from factory. Very well maintained. 2" lift with Bearmach Blue Coils:

I'm very satisfied with with BUT.... You know Defenders... They are legendary.. There's something about them that makes me want one. But MAYBE this something won't justify having it in exchange of my disco...

The 110 in question has 230.000km on the clock:

Another important point I want to add. I'm planning an around the world trip with this vehicle (if I keep the Disco or go with the 110). Defenders are the choice for that, but Discos are much more comfy...

Help me

thanks

John S · Jan 13, 2016

If I was you it's a no brainer. The Defender for it's mechanical simplicity, rugged strength and availability of parts globally. If you get stuck in bum f**k nowhere your.more likely to get out with a fix on a Defender.

Marmaduke · Jan 13, 2016

Also the defender won't depreciate anywhere near as fast as the discovery

Feathers McGraw · Jan 13, 2016

My Disco's auto, so no from me. I'm getting lazy in my old age.

MrNasty · Jan 14, 2016

The defender is worth more money, swap, fix whatever is wrong with the defender (there usually is something that needs doing) sell it and go buy a Land Cruiser. Simples.

m1dge · Jan 14, 2016

Providing the 110 is mechanicaly sound and has no major problems and the body is solid with no issues too I'd swap in an instant!

Like you say there is something about Defenders that make you want one so very badly!

ER1C · Jan 14, 2016

fellipe said:
Been offered a 2003 Defender 110 for my Discovery 2 td5 2003...

My disco has 115.000km on the clock. Upgraded to 16" wheels + 265/75/16 AT. No egr + No cat from factory. Very well maintained. 2" lift with Bearmach Blue Coils:

I'm very satisfied with with BUT.... You know Defenders... They are legendary.. There's something about them that makes me want one. But MAYBE this something won't justify having it in exchange of my disco...

The 110 in question has 230.000km on the clock:

Another important point I want to add. I'm planning an around the world trip with this vehicle (if I keep the Disco or go with the 110). Defenders are the choice for that, but Discos are much more comfy...

Help me

thanks

LOL HILARIOUS... The Defender holds its value... Disco is awesome and tbh not far off mechanically, but a 20 year old Defender sells for 5-6 k The equivalent Disco may well go for 1k...

MrNasty · Jan 14, 2016

Don't think you would get a 2003 Td5 110 CSW for £5-6k, £5-6k will get you a early tatty Td5 90 van or a clean (ish) 300 tdi 90.

ER1C · Jan 14, 2016

MrNasty said:
Don't think you would get a 2003 Td5 110 CSW for £5-6k, £5-6k will get you a early tatty Td5 90 van or a clean (ish) 300 tdi 90.

When we went abroad we partnered with a chap in a Disco one year younger than our 110 CSW 200TDI, he paid £600 for his disco and we agreed 4-5k for mine....It was madness as they are so similar and the Disco more comfortable.

fellipe · Jan 14, 2016

The Defender in question has the 300tdi engine and as I said the owner wants money too.

mikescuba · Jan 14, 2016

No contest, go for the Defender. Can't understand why the guy would consider a swap for his Defender. I'm sure he will regret it. Several people I know who have got rid of there defenders have regretted doing so.

MrNasty · Jan 14, 2016

A 2003 300 tdi??

fellipe · Jan 14, 2016

fellipe · Jan 14, 2016

Does it change anything? The def being a 300tdi??

Kwakerman · Jan 14, 2016

1998 was the last year for the 300 TDI in the uk even though it went on for extra years in ROW (Rest Of World) vehicles.

fellipe · Jan 14, 2016

Right, but that makes the swap even more compelling? Or not?

Kwakerman · Jan 14, 2016

Depends if you want simplicity and reliability (300) or more refinement, complexity and potentially larger bills.(TD5)

gemsdad · Jan 17, 2016

Swap it for the defender,no question about it.

fellipe · Jan 17, 2016

Thanks guys, did my first test drive on a defender and I must say I'm in love with My disco! Think most of you guys are considering what a it would be best financially but suddenly I stopped wanting to swap a car for a tractor..

gemsdad · Jan 17, 2016

fellipe said:
Thanks guys, did my first test drive on a defender and I must say I'm in love with My disco! Think most of you guys are considering what a it would be best financially but suddenly I stopped wanting to swap a car for a tractor..

Ahh well,it is of course your choice,but i think you might come to regret it in time to come,but good luck anyway.

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