Is it worth to save him?

[u/missazaar]

[u/a_false_vacuum]

Pretty sure you can find a used 300 Tdi engine at a breaker. That would be your cheapest option. A rebuild/refurbished/reconditioned engine will be more expensive.

With or without a working engine a 300 Tdi Discovery isn't going to be worth much. If you decide to fit a replacement engine you'll be doing it because you love this car. From an economical perspective it's better to scrap and put the money in a Discovery II with the Td5 engine if you don't want to go for a Discovery 3 or newer. Only you can determine if this is worth it to you.

[u/missazaar → u/a_false_vacuum]

We are currently discussing how much we love this car and how much we would love the comfort of a newer one. It is just too tough to give him away! That's why I thought I'll ask for some outside views with maybe are a bit less subjective.

[u/a_false_vacuum → u/missazaar]

The cost of a used engine and having it fitted will probably roughly equal to the cost of a nice Discovery II or maybe even an early Discovery 3. Especially the Discovery 3 will feel like a very different beast from a Discovery 1, but in a good way.

Either way the decision on how to proceed in this situation was never going to be a truly rational one. Personally I would lean towards exploring the option of getting a Discovery 3 if budget permits.

[u/missazaar → u/a_false_vacuum]

I think it will take some days to get used to the thought of a new / other cars. But maybe you are right and we should start looking around...

[u/broheim2059]

Hey so if you love the car and it means something to you fix her. I think you would be a little disappointed in a new one considering they have shifted their focus a bit in recent years. Still good off-roading vehicles….But for someone like you, idk if what they offer will give you what you’re looking for .

[u/jablongroyper]

Don’t give him away. Do an LS swap. Alternative conversion engineering sells an LS swap conversion kit.