After 2.5 years I'm saying goodbye to my first Defender. I'll be sad to see it go, but I've finally admitted to myself that it's no longer the right vehicle for me. The family aren't interested in camping anymore and I occasionally venture down the odd gravel track once a month, so it's hardly being used to it's full potential. Time for something with a few more creature comforts.

So tonight, the new owner is collecting my beloved 110 CSW from me and tomorrow morning, I'll be collecting this:


It's a 2002 ES V8. I hadn't intended to get a petrol, but after I drove one there was no going back for me.

I've no doubt the Disco will throw up a few problems along the way - wouldn't be a Land Rover if it didn't! - so I'll still be lurking in the background as I have done for the last couple of years.

Now I just have to convince the missus to let me buy a Series as a toy....

Looks nice

Does look nice,proper engine too !!

Cheers guys.

I'll miss the Defender - I wanted one for years - but I'm looking forward to electric windows and remote central locking.

The engine.... it had to be done. I was set on a TD5, but that soon changed when I saw(heard) the V8. I don't do many miles, so the MPG doesn't make too much difference to me.

I think I'll be buying a spare set of wheels/tyres though, with ATs for the winter months. Need to do some research there, but I'm sure there's plenty of info on this forum.