Member Since: 19 Aug 2024
Location: Essen
Posts: 1
Travel the world in a "mature" Disco4?
Hey guys,
I'm currently driving a 2011 Disco4 SDV6 HSE with 350k KMs on it, as a daily driver. Also planning to quit my job and travel the world for the next 2-3 years by car.
Now the big question that has been keeping me up: Should I use my beloved Disco4, that definitely needs some heavy investment before taking off, or am I better off going for another used 4x4 that has a better reputation when it comes to reliability (e.g. Land Cruiser).
So far my Disco has been rather trustworthy, but with all the horror stories about Disco4 reliability and the mileage on mine, I also don't wanna risk getting stranded somewhere in the African Desert or the Arctic Circle.
Any recommendations or similar experiences would be very welcome 🙏
19th Aug 2024 1:30 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10352
Isn’t the saying in Australia, if you want to go into the bush take a Land Rover. If you want to come back take a Land Cruiser
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Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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19th Aug 2024 6:02 pm
G3Z
Member Since: 16 Dec 2018
Location: South Wales
Posts: 558
Personally, the thought of travelling the world in a Disco 3 or newer would keep me up at night. They are just too complicated for bush repair/back street garages to repair or get parts in other countries.
I’d either be going for something old like a Disco 1/2 that’s had a full overhaul, or a Defender TD5 or older, if you want to do it in a Land Rover. Otherwise, get a Land Cruiser.
You want something that will run on poor quality fuel and easy access for repairs. Not hoses or parts only accessible by lifting a body off.
Something with Axles and not arms/bushes everywhere.Defender 110 2.4 TDCi Utility Station Wagon.
2007 Disco 3 GS TDV6 Manual
200,000+ mile club 😎
19th Aug 2024 6:29 pm
defector
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
Location: Greater Manchester
Posts: 1471
Whilst using the D3 in the UK, i tend not to worry because the AA will get me home.
I shiver at the thought of taking a Discovery abroad - Del's story always comes to mind.
My son was talking of doing a road trip in the D3 to Europe and beyond into Asia, i persuaded him to either take my V70 or get a Landcruiser.
(He's been looking at Landcruisers on Autotrader lately )
19th Aug 2024 6:36 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73081
Ah the joys of travelling to far flung places in a D3. It has its highs (Tunisia, Pyrenees and several Northcape trips) and lows (having to scrap my D3 up in NW Norway). Go for it.
A few gratuitous pics just to give a flavour of the far N.
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