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advice on buying a Surf
Good day to you all
I am the owner of an old and battered discovery 300TDI the last 3 years that will be borderline MOT pass or fail next April and I may or may not change depending on what the MOT outcome is
If I have to change I am seriously considering Surf but need a little advice about if it is right motor for me. I have been happy with the Disco it has been reliable but needed welding last year so it is only going downhill on the rot department from there.
I have a Disco because I caravan all year round and 2 wheel drives just don’t cut it on a muddy field on a wet winter weekend (or summer the last few years). I also do 90% of my own maintenance just the cam belt and welding farmed out, it is a simple bit of kit to look after and parts are cheap as chips.
I also use a relatively older car for towing as my 2 Springer dogs can get wet muddy shake themselves of etc in the back and we don’t care (wife has the posh care with the leather interior etc). The rear seats stay up and the back of the car is theirs the front is mine and the wife’s most of the time.
My van is about 1200KG but I will be going for something bigger next year probably 1500 to 1600 KGs, I am not to concerned about economy my general mileage is less those 100 miles per week unless caravanning when it can be anything. If I am not caravanning 80L of diesel lasts 5 to 6 weeks which I am fine with. I also chose to lose economy and power by having an automatic; I will always stick to this option. No burnt out clutches shunting the van about and on our jam packed roads a much easier driving experience.
I am starting my research on a replace car early as I don’t want to just dash out and buy on impulse, been there done that and had to regret the choice for a few years guess most of us have done that.
Based on a brief description of what I need from a car honest opinions of the surfs capability and ability would be very much appreciated and valued.
Many thanks
Roy
I am the owner of an old and battered discovery 300TDI the last 3 years that will be borderline MOT pass or fail next April and I may or may not change depending on what the MOT outcome is
If I have to change I am seriously considering Surf but need a little advice about if it is right motor for me. I have been happy with the Disco it has been reliable but needed welding last year so it is only going downhill on the rot department from there.
I have a Disco because I caravan all year round and 2 wheel drives just don’t cut it on a muddy field on a wet winter weekend (or summer the last few years). I also do 90% of my own maintenance just the cam belt and welding farmed out, it is a simple bit of kit to look after and parts are cheap as chips.
I also use a relatively older car for towing as my 2 Springer dogs can get wet muddy shake themselves of etc in the back and we don’t care (wife has the posh care with the leather interior etc). The rear seats stay up and the back of the car is theirs the front is mine and the wife’s most of the time.
My van is about 1200KG but I will be going for something bigger next year probably 1500 to 1600 KGs, I am not to concerned about economy my general mileage is less those 100 miles per week unless caravanning when it can be anything. If I am not caravanning 80L of diesel lasts 5 to 6 weeks which I am fine with. I also chose to lose economy and power by having an automatic; I will always stick to this option. No burnt out clutches shunting the van about and on our jam packed roads a much easier driving experience.
I am starting my research on a replace car early as I don’t want to just dash out and buy on impulse, been there done that and had to regret the choice for a few years guess most of us have done that.
Based on a brief description of what I need from a car honest opinions of the surfs capability and ability would be very much appreciated and valued.
Many thanks
Roy
disco now gone aswell
Also, one other thing of note, I've not stopped smiling since the day I first drove mine! 
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