Sex appeal or common cents; can't have everything, so am considering trading my classic v8 (2-door, petrol, 5-speed gear box) for an early model discovery 200tdi 2-door to reduce my fuel bill. I am not a mechanic and live in a remote corner of east africa so ease of maintenance and reliability are also considerations.
What I am trying to figure out is which has more value price wise if both are in similar condition: the RR Classic or the LR Discovery and what I would lose by letting my RR Classic go as well as what I would gain in fuel economy?
Is it right that the 200tdi diesel engine while consuming less fuel would also require more service and maintenance than the Classic V8 that may offset the advantage of less fuel consumption?
Also would like to ask if there is a big difference in the strength and reliability of 200tdi Discovery compared to the RR Classic in terms of off road use in sand and mud?
What I am trying to figure out is which has more value price wise if both are in similar condition: the RR Classic or the LR Discovery and what I would lose by letting my RR Classic go as well as what I would gain in fuel economy?
Is it right that the 200tdi diesel engine while consuming less fuel would also require more service and maintenance than the Classic V8 that may offset the advantage of less fuel consumption?
Also would like to ask if there is a big difference in the strength and reliability of 200tdi Discovery compared to the RR Classic in terms of off road use in sand and mud?