Newbie question.
I'm vaguely looking at a 91 gas conversion Disco to replace an old 2.25
110 because of chassis rot. Can't ask or see inside until the owner passes through the country again. Presume it's a 3.5 V8.It superficially looks fine. Would one of these use the cheapest unleaded, or have to have higher octane stuff? Would it have a strong clutch, and good torque to be able to back and forward jiggle a 2.5 ton boat into a tight corner of a shed like the 110 does? Would any problem be likely with my pattern of use ie spring and autumn a few 100 mile journeys, intense heavy towing of heavy boats around rough, salty, stony, sandy ground, back home and 6-months standing in the path unloved, uncared for and unused until the next thrash?
I have no money, and the government seems likely to want even more. All the 110 has ever needed is a couple of tanks of fuel a year, a bit of welding and gaffer tape over the holes. Is a Disco going to cost a fortune after the initial reasonable purchase?
Grateful for any advice to look at when I return in the 110 after it's done its work for a couple of days!