you may a fair point mate. Any tips/suggestions on the v8 side of things? Auto could be the way forward then you say? If you have alist of advantages/disadvantages to help me make my mind up I am all ears :-)

thanks JP. Can I ask why petrol is no good for wading? I haven't done much to date but you never know what situation I might find myself in. If a V8 isnt ideal, should I be looking at a 300tdi or a 200 tdi?

Hi all, I have recently sold my boys toy being a 1993 Suzuki SJ413 Samurai softop. Sad to see it go as it was fun and went anywhere but want something a bit more comfortable. I have decided to treat myself to a Disco1 V8. A big step up from the weak SJ but why not! I have seen a few within...