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thinking about buying one they look nice with a bit of lift and some 33s, what are the 300tdi like engine wise would much prefer diesel manual but may swing to a auto petrol, what is the fuel economy like between the to.
looking for a post 1993 and nothing newer than 2000 (with all those electrics yuck hahahah ) had toyotas and i just think they are over priced for what they are, i realy like that the disco's are solid axle and coil just not that they are full time 4wd

I am currently running a 300tdi Discovery manual gearbox and returning over 30mpg commuting across the city and beyond to work (around 150km's per day return) getting 850 to 900kms to the tank.
Stock standard though so with 33's you will be working it a bit harder so will get a bit less.

The 300tdi didn't appear until the facelifted models in 1994 and went through to early 1999. Most are auto's though and you don't see many manuals on the market. Jap imports are all autos.
Having said that the auto would probably handle the larger tyres better, performance wise. A good 300tdi properly maintained is good for 400-500K. Just do the cambelt every 60,000k's

Lots of V8's around, again autos and due to the numbers are fairly reasonably priced compared to the diesels. What you save on purchase price and maintenance, you will spend on fuel. around the 450km's to the tank with 500 plus on a good easy trip.

For either vehicle check for rust around the apline windows and inside the boot door area. ABS light problems are generally easily fixed. All roof linings will be sagged but replacement is only $450 so build that into purchase price negotiations.

To fit 33's you will need to trim wheel arches and fit a minimum of 50mm lift. A Discovery on 32's will have as much clearance under the diffs as a Toyota or Nissan on 35's

cheers mate um what are parts like are they scarce and expensive?
are the motors reliable and so you don't know of any for sale ??
cheers pete

this one seems like a sweet deal, for now.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =471088497

its a prity good but i think i realy want a 300tdi manual any one got one of those for sale

i just brought a 95 3.9 disco of tardme for $1800
theres plenty out there for cheap
but are a lil thirsty
nice truck thou
and plenty off parts around
ive just done a 2 inch lift
420mm travel shocks
and got some 15inch steal rims for $100 new each
just gotta do a lil guard chop and my 32inch simexs will go on
nice truck pretty happy with her for now
but time will tell once she starts getting dirty

yea thats sweet man i think im really keen on the 300 tdi just so hard to find for a decent price im wondering if the parts are that scarce and expensive.

poss682 wrote:yea thats sweet man i think im really keen on the 300 tdi just so hard to find for a decent price im wondering if the parts are that scarce and expensive.

Parts are not expensive or that scarce. Plently of aftermarket suppliers around to keep prices competitive. Actually at times prices are cheaper than some Nissan and Toyota parts.

Plently of 300tdi around but are a very popular vehicle and people tend to hang on to them longer. Most are autos though (all Japanese imports were autos) so manuals are generally NZ new and more difficult to find.
Be prepared to pay $5000-$7,000 plus for a good tidy 300tdi manual.

I like mine so much I would want top dollar to consider parting with it and that would go for most other owners.

i knew where a 93 was that had a engine swap for the turbo diesel
auto thou i thnk
but only want 3500 for it
ill ask him tomorrow if hes still got it and how much
yeah heaps of parts and easy swap betweens from defenders which are mostly manuals to discos which are mostly v8s
yeah so heaps of parts and normally ok priced

There may be one coming up for sale in Wellington shortly.

Try giving Taz01 a shout in a few weeks time.

He should be getting pist off with the teasing and pushing his around (because it wont start, stop, idle, turn corners, climb or descend hills by then.

so is it up for sale if so what is it

cheers

POS landy, not bad, I would buy it. It is up for sale after next weekend.......

got any pics or info mate

curly12 do you have any pics and info

pm taz01 ... pics are in the man up thread

Taz confirmed today its for sale PM HIM for price etc if you are interested