Hi All
I'm new here (pls be gentle) and, if things go my way, will be new to LR ownership in the coming months.
My question is, faced with a budget of <£12k (which includes any p/x value for a 10 y/o 530d Touring), which of the following cars would you buy:
- Defender 110 TD5 County. 2002. 79k miles. 1 owner.
or
- Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6, 2005. 75k miles. ? owners.
For me, at moment anyway, it's not a question of comfort but more long-term ownership as this is likely to be a car for another 5 years or so. Fuel consumption doesn't even come high up the list of priorities.
It will replace my wife's 530d that does in the region of 5-6,000 miles/year but, on an ongoing basis, is likely to be driven by me unless I'm doing business miles. We need a load lugger as we venture to Cornwall regularly with the kids/dog, also do a fair amount of camping throughout the year and I'm getting fed up trying to pack everything into the back and/or roofbox of either of our estates.
Having read through the forum, I hate bringing the question of reliability into the subject but, would a Defender (circa 10y/o) be more reliable than an early Discovery 3?
I'm also on the lookout for a buyer's guide for each vehicle, but can't seem to find a single source. And any recommendations for an independent for sales/service in the Gloucestershire area would also be appreciated.
I can almost hear you all groan as you're thinking "oh no, here's another newbie without a clue what he wants", but any pointers, guidance, do's, do not's, etc. would be much appreciated.
TIA
Simon
I'm new here (pls be gentle) and, if things go my way, will be new to LR ownership in the coming months.
My question is, faced with a budget of <£12k (which includes any p/x value for a 10 y/o 530d Touring), which of the following cars would you buy:
- Defender 110 TD5 County. 2002. 79k miles. 1 owner.
or
- Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6, 2005. 75k miles. ? owners.
For me, at moment anyway, it's not a question of comfort but more long-term ownership as this is likely to be a car for another 5 years or so. Fuel consumption doesn't even come high up the list of priorities.
It will replace my wife's 530d that does in the region of 5-6,000 miles/year but, on an ongoing basis, is likely to be driven by me unless I'm doing business miles. We need a load lugger as we venture to Cornwall regularly with the kids/dog, also do a fair amount of camping throughout the year and I'm getting fed up trying to pack everything into the back and/or roofbox of either of our estates.
Having read through the forum, I hate bringing the question of reliability into the subject but, would a Defender (circa 10y/o) be more reliable than an early Discovery 3?
I'm also on the lookout for a buyer's guide for each vehicle, but can't seem to find a single source. And any recommendations for an independent for sales/service in the Gloucestershire area would also be appreciated.
I can almost hear you all groan as you're thinking "oh no, here's another newbie without a clue what he wants", but any pointers, guidance, do's, do not's, etc. would be much appreciated.
TIA
Simon