Disco G4 challenge '08

Ryan-3 · 22 Dec 2011 at 10:13

I've seen quite a few, and I really like it. But, as said, go buy a non-orange one for quite abit less, and blend in

4T5 · 22 Dec 2011 at 10:31

If you buy it be prepared to get stuck and get pulled out with a decent off roader worth about 1500 quid.
Discos are crap and that one is over priced and has crap tyres on it.

fadetoblack · 22 Dec 2011 at 12:15

Berger said:
Defenders are shocking to drive though an old design that's not really been updated! I would buy a Toyota land cruiser instead....

Me too

Lashout_UK · 22 Dec 2011 at 12:31

The Landcruiser's a relatively agricultural and outdated design as well though. Plus it's just absolutely huge. I'd rather have something like a Discovery or Touareg. Hell, I'd probably take a new Shogun over a Landcruiser. Engine's a little more agricultural but the fuel economy's better in real life.

Or a new Grand Cherokee, but only in Overland spec. I do like those.

New Defenders are great, but totally unrefined and utilitarian

Older ones are a bit hard to live with.

TRNC · 22 Dec 2011 at 12:43

4T5 said:
If you buy it be prepared to get stuck and get pulled out with a decent off roader worth about 1500 quid.
Discos are crap and that one is over priced and has crap tyres on it.

lol

clearly written by someone who either hasnt driven off road properly, or is really really bad at it!!

That disco is extremely capable and even with road tyres on it would go further than most other off-road vehicles. (not including extreme modded competition/challenge vehicles ones of course)

Skillmister · 22 Dec 2011 at 12:49

If you do buy it make sure you keep a log of just how many times you use the winch, spotlights and ladder.

woodpigeon4 · 22 Dec 2011 at 12:58

As others have said, that's vastly overpriced and you'll likely never use any of the extras. If you have to do really serious off roading (which it doesn't sound like you do) I'd get a cheap, servicable defender, or if you just have to contend with snow and muddy tracks something like a forester or a4 allroad would be fine, I driven on some pretty rough and slippery terrain and have yet to get stuck in my forester - careful driving and good tyres make a massive difference.

task · 22 Dec 2011 at 12:58

I took a Range Rover Sport off road a few times couple of years ago, found it to be a very capable tool. It is just a Discovery with a skirt on

I'm not sure I could stomach paying that much for the heritage of a G4 edition.

4T5 · 22 Dec 2011 at 15:24

TRNC said:
lol

clearly written by someone who either hasnt driven off road properly, or is really really bad at it

I don't think anybody has been more wrong about me as long as I've been on here. You may want to check out my YouTube vids and previous threads/posts/extreme vehicles before you make another misinformed post about me.

TRNC · 22 Dec 2011 at 16:32

4T5 said:
I don't think anybody has been more wrong about me as long as I've been on here. You may want to check out my YouTube vids and previous threads/posts/extreme vehicles before you make another misinformed post about me.

Well from the tripe you posted above you clearly dont have a clue.

I on the other hand have done plenty of off road driving and competing so know the disco is incredibly capable.

4T5 · 22 Dec 2011 at 18:41

Your insults warrant no answer.

Ranger07 · 22 Dec 2011 at 18:54

TRNC said:
That disco is extremely capable and even with road tyres on it would go further than most other off-road vehicles. (not including extreme modded competition/challenge vehicles ones of course)

They are crap with road tyres. A decent set of chunky tyres is essential if your going to do any serious off roading.

Having owned a Disco 3 I can tell you from experience.

TRNC · 22 Dec 2011 at 19:12

hmm, my experience says different.

There is no doubting that some decent MT's like BFG or Goodyears make a big difference but they are incredibly capable with even horrible road tyres.

mikeh501 · 22 Dec 2011 at 21:33

disco is definately capable in standard trim; just more so with decent boots.

nearly as good as my defender

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Bluelion · 22 Dec 2011 at 23:53

Interesting thread. I'm currently looking to replace my series IIa lightweight with something a lot more everyday-useable.

Is that's a 200Tdi mikeh501? I've been looking at around a 2003 Td5. Has anyone any idea what these are like to live with on a daily basis? Specifically, how comical is the heater? Don't mind if the vehicle takes ages to warm the engine up - but I don't really want to be driving everywhere with a coat on - or constantly wiping the windscreen with a cloth to keep it clear.

Oh and I challenge anyone to find a vehicle which depreciates like a Defender. 10 year old Defender, 100k miles, £25k new say, current price £10k->£15k.

TRNC · 23 Dec 2011 at 00:00

TD5 heaters are the same as those in 200/300tdi's - rubbish. A winter pack makes it more comfortable with heated screen andheated seats which make up for the rubbish heater, although most of those problems relate to the fan blower rather than the matrix itsself which is actually adequate.

The alternative is a pre-heater or secondary heater such as a diesel eberspacher, they work very well.

4T5 · 23 Dec 2011 at 08:57

mikeh501 said:
nearly as good as my defender

mikeh501 · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:51

Bluelion said:
Interesting thread. I'm currently looking to replace my series IIa lightweight with something a lot more everyday-useable.

Is that's a 200Tdi mikeh501? I've been looking at around a 2003 Td5. Has anyone any idea what these are like to live with on a daily basis? Specifically, how comical is the heater? Don't mind if the vehicle takes ages to warm the engine up - but I don't really want to be driving everywhere with a coat on - or constantly wiping the windscreen with a cloth to keep it clear.

Oh and I challenge anyone to find a vehicle which depreciates like a Defender. 10 year old Defender, 100k miles, £25k new say, current price £10k->£15k.

yeah its a 200tdi. in terms of every day, i guess it depends on your what your expecting. i certainly couldnt use it as an everyday vehicle given my job etc. its just a weekend toy for me. i do find it comfortable to drive etc, and the seats are good. the heater is adequate and the cabin gets warm to a fashion; the biggest problem is panel gaps causing drafts really.

oh and its awesome! lol

mikeh501 · 23 Dec 2011 at 09:53

4T5 said:

awesome! where was this? is that a 200 county?

4T5 · 23 Dec 2011 at 11:09

Just some local 4x4 pay & play up near Ibstock. Yep it's a 200 County with a lift & I'd had it about 7 days when I went to that pay & play, Drove round the circuit once then found this hole, I had to stand on my seat to get my **** out the water.