V8_Disco
New Member
ye thats all good if they all work!, just check for rust thats the disco killer, prices are much lower for the v8 than the tdi
ye thats all good if they all work!, just check for rust thats the disco killer, prices are much lower for the v8 than the tdi
RichardAndBilly
New Member
would the insurance be higher?
V8_Disco
New Member
only by 1 insurance group i think, around 12 or 13 i think, but as the value is so low and you wont be doing many miles its not as high as you think
RichardAndBilly
New Member
Thanks for all your advice got plenty to think about now! might go and have another look tomorrow see if i can get him down to nearer the grand mark , thanks again i'll let you know if i get it!
robint
Well-Known Member
nope im going to keep it cant find a decent replacement good luck in which ever you decide to buy
V8_Disco
New Member
One grand! my engine on it's own is worth that
that is a very shinny engine bay, id post a pic of mine but you wouldnt see it for the mud
Beast o Bodmin
Banned
the v8 is for the driver the 300tdi is for the stupid.
Get a 200 tdi or v8
Get a 200 tdi or v8
mrnice
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Get a bloody v8 and after a few months if you dont like it get the tractor instead. I bet you keep the v8 though.....
I think the gist of it seems to be V8s more power better sound (not more torque though apparently) and more thirsty, and the more die hard offroader/DIY mechanic seem to favour the 300 - likes water more, less to go wrong better on juice etc. Have you thougt of an LPG one?
I still smile when i get in mine and start it up, it sounds great and suits me fine.
I think the gist of it seems to be V8s more power better sound (not more torque though apparently) and more thirsty, and the more die hard offroader/DIY mechanic seem to favour the 300 - likes water more, less to go wrong better on juice etc. Have you thougt of an LPG one?
I still smile when i get in mine and start it up, it sounds great and suits me fine.
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RichardAndBilly
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How much is your average lpg conversion could make this v8 to pricey!
You're better off buying one already converted, an LPG conversion, new, would be anything from £1500 to £2500, depending on the type.
Multi-point injection is the one to go for, but you'll find a few Disco's for sale with gas already done.
See this thread:
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/lpg-filling-92229.html
Might be of interest.
Peter
Multi-point injection is the one to go for, but you'll find a few Disco's for sale with gas already done.
See this thread:
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/lpg-filling-92229.html
Might be of interest.
Peter
RichardAndBilly
New Member
Thanks for that peter
piggy in the mud
New Member
just so u know there is an v8 with lpg looks clean on ebay for 1,500 may be worth a look
Alright not sure if you've decided yet i had a v8 3.9 and it was costing me near on 50p a mile and i wasn't heavy footed i got rid of that i then had a 200 tdi that wasn't that bad on diesel i then got a 2001 td5 auto didn't like it i've now got a manual 300 tdi and its the nut's for £30 i can get around 170-190 miles i'd got for a 300.
RichardAndBilly
New Member
well it looks like the V8 will have to wait & i'll keep looking for a 300 ! i looked at the one on ebay lovely motor but he's had it on there 3 times now with no one buying it! must be the mpg because i cant see much else wrong with it.
so if anyone knows where there are any good ones this side of the country let me know or a V8 i with a decent lpg system!
so if anyone knows where there are any good ones this side of the country let me know or a V8 i with a decent lpg system!
Medusa
Well-Known Member
If your only doing 5k a year its not worth the cost of the LPG conversion. it will take several years to pay for itself.
RichardAndBilly
New Member
I would love a rangey but i need the 7 seats! Blxxdy kids apparently if you stuff them all in the boot you end up on intercepters on channel 5 and get a ban:biggrin1:
