Hey everyone, new here and trying to decide on a rig! Previously owned a built Lexus GX460 and sold it in the Fall. Order a diesel Jeep 4dr Rubicon but having second thoughts with the issues I keep seeing so soon into ownership. So I've landed here contemplating a lightly used LR4 (lower miles/2-3owner) or Discovery (5) diesel in the same ballpark, maybe CPO, 40-50k budget.

Having said that, I've got some questions the experts here can hopefully clarify for me going in. I plan to mildly off-road and overland if you will, and will have a hardshell RTT, so I need crossbars up top at a minimum. I also plan to add bumpers, skids, sliders and a winch, and assume the LR4 aftermarket is ahead of the Discovery diesel; but curious what owners are actually seeing mpg wise on the diesels since range is important going remote places and even though my GX had an LRA tank, 11mpg gets to be annoying after a while!

Is it possible to run 17" wheels on either, or are 18's the minimum I can plan for? I know air suspension is great when working, but over time becomes problematic. I know there's a delete/conversion with the LR4, not sure on the Disco 5. All help is appreciated and I'll be combing over both specific sub-sections for the specifics, Happy New Year and cheers to a killer 2022

 

I would think there are more accessories available for the LR4 platform than the D5...

You should know that most LR3 accessories also fit the LR4, so there is that extra supply and market out there... Things like roof bars and roof racks all fit the same. Not sure on bumpers but I assume the same is true.

Be sure to look in on the LR3 and LR4 forum pages here.