DI owners will tell you DI, DII owners will tell you DII.

I like the DII because it has more extras and I like the "upgraded" look of the rear lights. The trucks arent "that" different, but there are alot more electrics in the DII's. I like both trucks alot, and you'll be happy with either. Just be sure to test drive a couple before you buy.

 

yes,,, to either or

 

There is not much different from a old F-150 than a DI.
Not much different from a new F-150 and a DII.
So if you can work on a Ford you can work on a Rover.
The fuel pumps are so expensive because they are designed with off roading in mind.
They will work even if crushed, so if you are wheeling and drop onto a rock and crush your gas tank the truck will still run, try doing that with a Ford or Jeep, not going to run.
The fuel pump on a Rover is a 30 min job to replace, no need to drop the gas tank, there is a access panel in the cargo floor.
There are other pumps that will work but most of us just buy used fuel pumps out of wrecked Disco's, under $200.
On a Jeep you will need to drop the gas tank to replace it.

Rovers are not for everyone.
If you dont like paying attention to your cars then dont get a Rover, they are like women, they LOVE attention.

 

i heart my D2 but i miss my D1...

 

I have a d2 and while I'm happy with it, I sometimes wish I had a d1 because I love simplicity, d2 has a lot of unnsessary complicated systems and features, but I like how they look, so there is always a trade off

 

It comes down to personal preference. D2s are a little fancier and have a lot more electronics that can cause problems. Rover has never been known for having the best electronics. D1 are simpler to work on and as stated have center differential lock which is a huge thing off road. D2 has electronic traction control but it can't fully replace the locking differential.

I, personally, would buy a fleet of D1s before I buy a D2. I thought about an 04 Disco at one point until I started hearing all the issues with electronics. LR3 is even worse than D1 or D2 when it comes to the amount of electronics and the problems they can cause.

 

get an 04, they clearly dominate any other model.

especially DIs

 

Here is my last input on this topic...Lucas Electrics.

 

Can't really see why people say a D1 is easier to work on, the D2 is no different really, yes it has more electronics, but that just goes with the times and it also enables the vehicle to tell you whats wrong with it.

As far as driving them goes, take them both for a test drive, I have no doubt in which you will find a better expereince. If you intend to "offroad" it, you can easily add a CDL to a D2, and combine that with the ETC, it will go further than any D1 will.

 

I have driven every model if LR except a Series and a Range Rover Classic.
If I had my choice and I did not have to work on it or pay for repairs I would get a new Range Rover hands down.