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I do like the idea of a 300tdi, i was leaning towards a td5 but the 300tdi just excites me in the sense that ill have to really use the engine and properly 'learn how to drive' to get the most out of it aswell as (like you said) learning how to maintain it properly whereas the td5 i could...

Im more bothered about reliability to be honest but the dashboard on the 300tdi seems to just house a radio whereas the td5 seems to have hazards, electric windows and central locking around the radio. Ive heard the 300tdi is pretty bullet proof but is a bit 'flat' hence why i was wondering...

Thankyou, thats the kind of thing i was wanting to hear. What kind of HP can the 300tdi be tuned upto without ruining reliability? I believe the dash board on the 300tdi isnt as good as the td5 too, am i right?

Yeah i get what you mean. Land Rovers are like the backbone of my family and defenders being the main one! I think ill be looking out for a galvanised chassis defender to eliminate the chance of major rust further down the line.

It was just the only username i could think of. I just want a straight answer as to what people think i should need. I know the 300tdi is reliable and a strong unit but only makes 111hp and sounds 'meh' whereas the td5 has more electronic wizardry but has 125hp (i think?) and a bit more poke...

I have indeed asked this before. I didn’t really get a straight answer so I was hoping I would get more of a strict answer which bullet points the pros and cons and what not!

Hi all, After much looking about and help from this forum I have decided to go for either a 300TDI or TD5. I have 2 potential Land Rover defender 90’s to choose from in my local area, both in excellent condition on galvanised chassis’s. This will be my first car and I have a budget of around...

Yeah I’ll look around.

True i should probably just go for it!

That’s what I like to hear

Yeah to be honest I was just wanting someone to give me a rough outline without making me look like a tool when I ring a company up

Im willing to spend upto £3500 on insurance. Do you think that'll be enough?

Thankyou. I plan on getting my trailers license as soon as I can. Thankyou for your help

Sounds good to me!

I’m going to be taking my trailer test soon after my driving test so it’s not a problem. Do you think the TD5 is the way to go then?

Thankyou! I’ll keep an eye out on the chassis but I think your right in saying the TD5 is maybe the best option for my needs.

Hi all, Im going to buy a defender 90 at the end of this year as my first car as I have grown up with them and for where I live it is most suitable. I will be pulling upto 3.5 tonnes fairly regularly and I will be travelling on motorways to college 45 mins each way 3 days a week. I live in the...

Ill keep an eye out for that one!

Thankyou, all the best!

I will be doing a fair few motorway miles as to get to college I’ll be driving for about 30 to 45 mins a day on fast roads and motorways to get there. Would the TD5 be better for this and overall as it would be ‘forcing’ it to do something unlike the 200tdi?