So I think my Father is having an end of mid life crisis and keeps going on about buying a Defender or a 90 to pick up wood for the new wood burning stove he's fitting. I've tried to ignore it for 3 months but it seems like he's pretty convinced he wants one and he wants me to help him pick one.

I've seen loads of buying guides but nothing about what engine is best.

I would ideally like him to have a V8 but he's convinced it'll be too juicy although I'm not sure where he is planning on going in it.

What are the diesels actually like?
I personally would go straight for the TD5 but I have an obsession with anything with more than 4 cylinders but what are the other 4pots like?
Is there one in particular to go for?

Bailes.