depends on how much you have got to spend?
and what you want to do with it.
if you want a full blown off road monster then go for the 300 it'll put up with more abuse than a TD5.
if it's going to be a road car TD5 all the way much more civilized, also you'll get more for your money with a 300.
pro's and con's for both really buy the best your money will get you.
and what you want to do with it.
if you want a full blown off road monster then go for the 300 it'll put up with more abuse than a TD5.
if it's going to be a road car TD5 all the way much more civilized, also you'll get more for your money with a 300.
pro's and con's for both really buy the best your money will get you.
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
As said, either or, both are good.
The td5 is slightly more civilized, the 300 is easier to work on and less electronics.
That said I think the td5 is more hardy than we think, I've seen a couple swear by them now for comp challenges.
The td5 is slightly more civilized, the 300 is easier to work on and less electronics.
That said I think the td5 is more hardy than we think, I've seen a couple swear by them now for comp challenges.
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
I wouldn't say special vehicle is anything to worry about, will have just been built for a purpose.
Early td5's pre 2002 (ish) will be 10p
Late td5's post 2002 (ish) will be 15p
Early ones had a few issues with head dowls etc.. but I'd hope by now they've pretty much all been ironed out.
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Haha, no the 10p and 15p is the engine type, both td5 but they changed it slightly to meet emissions I believe.
The ish is for the dates as obviously there's a bit of overlap, hence the ish bit.
The ish is for the dates as obviously there's a bit of overlap, hence the ish bit.
blackstrat
Well-Known Member
+1
Generally speaking the newer it is the better the technology but the crappier the quality.. a new Defender is a fine machine but would look like a cheap Chinese copy if you could park it next to a new Series..
TheRealPlank
Active Member
200tdi. 
tacr2man
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Landyfox
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notenoughtime
Active Member
Buy the TD5 and get it remapped
Landyfox
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aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Must say I did like my old 200tdi, should have kept the engine for a future project
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Yes, make sure the chassis/bulkhead is solid.
Take a hammer and give it a good wack all over, seller grumbles theirs a problem.
Usually get a look as if to say 'what the f*ck' though.
Theirs loads of stuff to look at, have a search about and theirs a complete buyers guide somewhere.
Take a hammer and give it a good wack all over, seller grumbles theirs a problem.
Usually get a look as if to say 'what the f*ck' though.
Theirs loads of stuff to look at, have a search about and theirs a complete buyers guide somewhere.
waldershelf
Well-Known Member
300tdi on a galv chassis will get you a better motor for the same sort of money, I wouldn't worry about year or mileage too much, condition is the most important thing.
