Member Since: 19 Jun 2010
Location: Scotland
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Disco 4 or Defender?
I'm wavering on which to get...
A Disco 4 or a Defender Double Cab Pick-up.
I've had a couple of Defenders and I always felt like every time I got in one I was going on an adventure!
They have bags of character.
I'm interested to hear what you all think.
Does your D4 have character?
I can't help thinking that I'll want a Disco when I'm in my Defender and vice-versa! When the time comes for your life to flash before your eyes, make sure you have something to look at!
25th Aug 2010 1:19 am
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
Yep that's about right so have both
25th Aug 2010 4:40 am
highlandcow
Member Since: 14 Oct 2009
Location: Location
Posts: 209
It really depends what you're primary use is going to be and what you want out of the vehicle, something only you can truly assess.
If you're going to be humping rubble regularly, then the Defender pick-up will be better-suited to your needs.
However, the D4 will be easier and more relaxing to drive and be a passenger in. Although the D4 is hindered by its large wheels, 19" being the smallest that will fit if you discount the Australian 18" custom wheel project, the D4 is still capable of some serious offroading and it's up to you if you want to subject it to such vigours.
I've taken my D4 with 20" wheels and Scorpions to Glentarkie and gentle green road runs, but now have a set of sacrificial 19" D3 wheels with MTR tyres for offroading and Tyro trials.
25th Aug 2010 6:24 am
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
coldrunner. I had the same delima - after after a day in a Defender on a 280 mile round trip the decision was easy !! - The D4 Duncan
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I miss my Defender. On the other hand, I don't regret my move to the D3 for its comfort, auto transmission, V6, and its versatility. The Defender has an incredible charisma, one feels like Lawrence of Arabia driving it, but it is horrible for the passengers. But life is made of choices.The older I get, the better I was.
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25th Aug 2010 10:08 am
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
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Posts: 4866
you could always meet in the middle and get (or diy) a well kitted D3...one wife.......livid
25th Aug 2010 10:15 am
Smarticus
Member Since: 01 Jan 2005
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 655
I got one of these for £4k ish :
Then I got one of these for £40k ish :
Oh and I got one of these too :
Just like Thunderbird 1, 2 & 3 = they do different jobs
Disco 4 TDV6HSE
Defender 200TDi CSW
RR Evoque
26th Aug 2010 10:19 pm
NeilD
Member Since: 01 Dec 2008
Location: Sunny Surrey
Posts: 4845
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Location: surrey
Posts: 2752
NeilD wrote:
Defener or D4?
Are you REALLY asking this question???
Shut it gayboy, Defenders are the way forward , but i have just bought a range rover for a gentlemans express
The new defenders are much better than the old ones but d3/4 wins hands down for comfort"you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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26th Aug 2010 11:00 pm
bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Camberley
Posts: 2270
Hhaaa Steve, how's the mini cuzzy?
Dilemma, sprog needs a drive round the block to get to sleep, which do you take, defender or RR?
You know you've been brainwashed mate and want to comd back to the fold Welcome "Lola"
26th Aug 2010 11:04 pm
NeilD
Member Since: 01 Dec 2008
Location: Sunny Surrey
Posts: 4845
discocuzzy wrote:
NeilD wrote:
Defener or D4?
Are you REALLY asking this question???
Shut it gayboy, Defenders are the way forward , but i have just bought a range rover for a gentlemans express
The new defenders are much better than the old ones but d3/4 wins hands down for comfort
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
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or your caravan one wife.......livid
26th Aug 2010 11:12 pm
discocuzzy
Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: surrey
Posts: 2752
NeilD wrote:
discocuzzy wrote:
NeilD wrote:
Defener or D4?
Are you REALLY asking this question???
Shut it gayboy, Defenders are the way forward , but i have just bought a range rover for a gentlemans express
The new defenders are much better than the old ones but d3/4 wins hands down for comfort
Saw enough of the ropey things today at Challenger 4x4 in Tongham.... cant see the appeal myself. Perfer to play with Adam's technic lego set!!!! Least those parts fit together seemlessly!!!
You wouldnt know the right end of a spanner if it smacked you in the chops!!...wot Ade said...get back to ya caravan, always knew you had a bit of in you...its why you spent your childhood hanging round travelling fun fairs "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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11 Plate D4 Landmark in Fuji white- Gone
08 Plate D3 Hse in Buckingham Blue- Gone
58 plate D3 HSE Silver- Gone
10 Plate D4 HSE Stornaway Grey
26th Aug 2010 11:20 pm
NeilD
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Location: Sunny Surrey
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Member Since: 19 Jun 2010
Location: Scotland
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Smarticus you're a lucky man!
I'm afraid I can only afford one Landy...
I actually have a Disco 4 Commercial on order. It arrives in October...
I think I was a bit worried that I had made the wrong choice...I've got a grip of myself now! When the time comes for your life to flash before your eyes, make sure you have something to look at!
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in you...its why you spent your childhood hanging round travelling fun fairs 
