[Aussie Mike]

I've had my Disco for a bit over a year now and I've done about 30,000KM. It hasn't missed a beat. I have to say it's been a very satisfying vehicle to own. It's comfortable and I enjoy driving it.

For a big heavy 4x4 it get's surprisingly good fuel economy. On a long trip I get about 10.5 to 11 litres per 100KM which equates to more than 800KM out of it's 90 litre tank. around town it drops back to about 13-14L/100 and I get about 650KM out of a tank. Towing the trailer with the Cobra on it I get about 14-15L/100 (about 600KM out of a tank).

Afriend of mine is a LandRover mechanic and I consulted him on the one to get. I had to search for a while but I found an 03 "S" model TD5 Auto 7 seater with ACE. the 03-04 models had the updated headlights, a new ECU and a larger intercooler. 7 seats means it's got self leveling suspension with air bags in the back which has been great for towing. The ACE makes it corner like its on rails. It sits flat on the road and doesn't wallow around like a lot of 4 wheel drives.

Now that it's chipped it makes more torque than the V8 and in a drag would probably give the petrol V8 a good run. It certainly has no trouble getting moving with the trailer behind although it will shift down on the hills.

Cheers