Its time for another landrover, Im have the choice of either a s1 or s2, both have no engines and it would not be cost effective to try and restore them, and personally I fancy something a bit different.
Im stuck between a good old V8 or a 300tdi conversion.
A few points:
Basically my head says 300, my heart V8.:doh:
Im stuck between a good old V8 or a 300tdi conversion.
A few points:
- Im not really into off roading as a sport but do live deep in the countryside where 4x4 is extreemly nessesary some times
- I love landrovers
- I wont do lots of miles (I have a car and work van for daily use)
- Much like above, mileage is low so comfort is not a massive issue in a noisy leaf sprung series
- The noise
- Its a V8!!!!
- MPG - Or would it actually no be that bad in something as light as an S1?
- Insurance? I have 7 years no claims waiting for this landrover policy and live in a low risk area with gararge. But Im 28 and a V8 conversion may scare a broker?
- Ive had a 300 defender for 8 years and know every bolt, nook and cranny
- Reliable - I could easily do a long trip if I fancied with out worrying
- Good MPG (well better than V8 probably?)
- My dad has an s3 109 which he converted to 300, so I know what it 'feels' like and have all his knowledge on the matter (hes a landrover mechanic!)
- Boring noise
- Its not a V8
Basically my head says 300, my heart V8.:doh: