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200TDI or 2.5TD?

Hi all. I may be coming back to the fold. I have between 5K-6K to replace the Jeep Cherokee with, and am stuck between getting an Isuzu Trooper 3.1tdi or a 110. I miss my old 110V8. Would I be right in thinking that a 200TDI would be better than the older 2.5TD? Bearing in mind that I regularly tow a 2 ton catering trailer round, would a

200 be alright, or would I honestly be better off with the Bighorn/Trooper (wrong group for that advice, I know)... For the same money I'm looking at 1995/6/7 troopers - what sort of year 200TDI 110 would I be looking at - I seem to be seeing 1990-92 110 200's for that money? I assume that I can't afford a 300, but would it be better?

Would a 200TDI offer reasonable mileage as I'm fed up with the Jeep's

13mpg and the old 110V8 was about the same when towing. I'm a reasonable driver, towing at
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Danny
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On or around Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:22:20 +0100, Danny enlightened us thusly:

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Austin Shackles

Danny, Firstly, to reply to the initial question. Clearly the budget gets you into the Tdi window so go for the Tdi over a 2.5D everytime.

As for the trooper... Well yes it'll be newer but its just a car, Landy's are to be loved. Thats why they've lasted nearly 60 years!

Do you need a 110 or a 90? If you can manage with a 90 I have a very well looked after 200Tdi 90 (1992) for sale (private).

Let me know if your interested and I'll mail you some details.

Jon

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Jon

Thanks for the advice and offer Jon. I have a 2.4 ton 12ft catering trailer that I've towed with both a 110 and a 90 before, preferring the 110, slightly, due to the longer wheelbase. It's also handy for cash & carry etc...

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Danny

On or around Wed, 26 Apr 2006 19:59:24 +0100, Danny enlightened us thusly:

In some ways the 90 is a better tow truck - makes for easier reversing thanks to better lock. Mind, it's got less overhang, so worse in that respect.

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Austin Shackles

Fairy nuff. I'd also prefer the heavier 110, to try and at least match the trailer weight. Currently the trailer holds all the tables that used to go in the 110, so I could make the trailer >80kgs lighter, and the 110 heavier.

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Danny

Does it have to be a defender a disco would do the job and for that sort of money you could buy my "r" plate 300 tdi es premium with allisport intercooler:-)

Icky

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icky

On or around Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:31:04 GMT, "icky" enlightened us thusly:

IME, the disco is actually not so good as a tow truck - softer suspension, mostly, I think. It's also got less space inside than a 110 for carting stuff.

Although I agree that you get more bang for your buck buying s/h discos.

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Austin Shackles

higher gearing

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jOn

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