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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555   
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The Disco's are ace! They'll do what you need, but in a damn site more comfort than a Defender! It's up to you really, based on not only your needs, but also your wants!
 An engine to TDi for!
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26th Feb 2014 7:24pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579 
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Discovery just keeps getting better. They can do anything apart from fit in a car park. The latest one is doing mid thirties to the gallon.
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26th Feb 2014 7:28pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2753
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a disco is better in every way.
and thats why id have a defender
having a defender isn't a decision for the brain Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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26th Feb 2014 7:30pm |
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| doberman Member Since: 05 Aug 2012 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 53 
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To be honest one of my reasons for not getting one is what my customers would think of one sitting on their drive way, I think people have a different opinion of a defender than a disco, or should I not worry about it ?
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26th Feb 2014 7:31pm |
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| pjb Member Since: 08 Apr 2009 Location: Sunny Oxford Posts: 1244 |
Different price though at least Ł15k more ! 2020 P300 HSE
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26th Feb 2014 7:36pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555
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I wouldn't worry too much! Well, it depends on what line of business you're in I suppose! An engine to TDi for! "Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" |
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26th Feb 2014 7:46pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579
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I had a disco 3 a few years ago no one batted an eyelid. However they are looking a lot flasher. I nearly brought a sport. I had it on test and everyone went on about it. Thing was the 110 I brought was new and more expensive than the sport.
So I stick to defenders because no one comments on it. Even 4x4 anti people don't mind you having one. |
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26th Feb 2014 8:18pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
What does Disco say to your customers? Bit flash and is my bill going to be inflated to pay for this extravagance? If you turned up on one of our sites the first question I'd ask is "Am I paying extra for this guy's overheads"? Or might I think "Here comes a successful craftsman in a new Disco who is reaping the benefits of his hard labour".
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26th Feb 2014 10:18pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579
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Even none land rover people know that discovery is a proper 4x4.
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26th Feb 2014 10:31pm |
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| Mack Member Since: 11 Jan 2014 Location: Central America Posts: 58 
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Well, it depends. Have you been driving Defenders for the past 15 years and started at 30 and now are 45 or started at 45 and you are about to turn 60?
If youre about to turn 60 go for the disco you deserve it, have worked many years and have matured your way past a Defender. If you are 45 its about time you fit an auto transmission, upgrade your suspension and seats and keep enjoying life. So when you turn 60 it will still be comfy. Some of us will never mature to get past a Defender even if we move to the city. The Defender gives such a feeling of safari driving and that connection you make with the machine makes you not want to ever drive anything else. In my case when I drive any other vehicle I feel it is just weak and cant wait to get behind the wheel of my Defender. Stick to your Defender, a disco 4 is not a proper 4x4 it has independent suspension. Period. Just my opinion, hope whichever is your choice suits your needs and makes you happy. After 2015 you will always be able to get a fancy soft roader. After 2015 the Defender will be just a painting on the walls of LR dealerships. Mack |
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4th Mar 2014 6:11am |
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| baldylocks Member Since: 23 Sep 2010 Location: Gods Own County Posts: 99
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In the brochure maybe! In the real world low 20s average, 18 if you get stuck in traffic or like to press on a bit! |
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4th Mar 2014 7:26pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1720
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In all seriousness though it should have an affect and I wouldn't dismiss it. Ive nearly been tempted to tdv8 range rovers a couple of times and it was that aspect that put me off, as you cant haggle over a few quid I feel. Other thing is everone would think it was my parents 
I dont think disco's are to bad for it as are seen as a nice car, but to most are still seen as more expensive than a defender whatever the age (of the 3 and 4 I mean) Defender puma dormobile camper |
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4th Mar 2014 8:01pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2753
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our SDV6 d4 (2013) averages 31.5 when i drive it. and i have a (very) heavy foot! (only get 25 from my defender for comparison) Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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4th Mar 2014 8:17pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555
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Well you've got a problem then! On our SDV6 2013MY, it'll easily average 33/34, especially on a long smooth run! An engine to TDi for! "Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" |
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4th Mar 2014 8:22pm |
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