Tay Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I've noted a few people on the forum have said that the Z is going to be a nightmare in the winter if it snows so.... I'm thinking about getting a landrover discovery for a few months, maybe even do some off roading as i live in the sticks. I've seen a few on fleabay that are mot'd for the next 8 months or so but are high mileage. (it's what i expect as I want change from a grand). Has anyone had any experience of landrovers and should i bother? Opinions please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Get a defender or a series II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjones6699 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Old discos are prone to bad rusting! The floor panel is notoriously bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjones6699 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Get a defender We use two new ones for work! The worst bit of designing and engineering i have ever come across! Shocking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 If your not too bothered about comfort I would suggest you look at a Defender, virtually indestructable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I admit they are not the most comfortable of vehicles, but as mbs says they are very tough, parts are cheap, insurance will be cheap and best of all........... get a winch so you can pull your self out of the odd ditch or snowy situation. If I had space to keep one I would have one...... could be a right laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjones6699 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I just hate everything about them! They way they are put together is shoddy, they are the most uncomfortable vehicles i have ever been in (I am 6"5 tho), ignition is in a stupid place, handbrake is in a insane place, gears are crap, wipers and washers are dire, seats dont go back far enough..........I could go on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 6'5"...... I hope you have a long wheel base model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 an old set of stock alloys and some decent winter tyres would be cheaper this is a stock s2000 with just winter tyres on stock OEM wheels http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCf7ssV0dNw&feature=player_embedded winter tyres make a big difference. still have to be careful but thats the same in any car. no need to sell and buy cars, you keep your daily runner, and as soon as it clears up you put the stock rims back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjones6699 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 6'5"...... I hope you have a long wheel base model Certainly do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 my mate bought a disco for £700 when he went back to uni, it was ace! The thing was constantly overheating so we had a lot of fag breaks whenever we drove anywhere but it did the job and as a bonus meant we could go off roading on a friday when we got bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 an old set of stock alloys and some decent winter tyres would be cheaper this is a stock s2000 with just winter tyres on stock OEM wheels winter tyres make a big difference. still have to be careful but thats the same in any car. no need to sell and buy cars, you keep your daily runner, and as soon as it clears up you put the stock rims back on. noted, but i'm also thinking about doing some offroading. + last year the roads were flooded allot around this time of year when the rivers burst their banks. I nearly knack'd my old car by driving through some flood water that looked deceivingly shallow is wasn't. a colleague who has a defender said a good starting point would be a discovery, just seen one with 68k on the clock for less than a grand. might go and take a look, i'm sure it won't be around for long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 my mate bought a disco for £700 when he went back to uni, it was ace! The thing was constantly overheating so we had a lot of fag breaks whenever we drove anywhere but it did the job and as a bonus meant we could go off roading on a friday when we got bored. Yup, thats the idea but hopefully little to none of the breaking down... keep it for a few months then get rid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 fair doo's if your in a flood area, don't tend to see it my way. so not really an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 fair doo's if your in a flood area, don't tend to see it my way. so not really an issue. somerset is real crappy for floods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Get a defender We use two new ones for work! The worst bit of designing and engineering i have ever come across! Shocking!! you want an older one mate, the new ones have a ford transit engine its barn door engineering not for your comfort but for practicality mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjones6699 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Well that explains the shocking gearbox and the lack of power at 20mph in 3rd!! This vehicle should be destroyed! Why they make it is beyond me?? Please don't say farmers! Even a farmer would say its a rubbish pile of donkey s**t!! Got I hate the 110!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazur Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I wanted a car for the winter to use for going into the mountains for skiing last December. After having a good look around i bought a Honda CRV it's fantastic and does everything I want it to, looked at Discos but I was warned off them so bought from the rising sun, still use it now when it rains here (which this year has been more than it should) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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