buying a defender :)

[larry92]

Hi guys,

Im new the forum so nice to 'meet' you all. i am thinking of probably buying a early/mid 90's defender of some sort, purely for towing horse trailers, not for everyday use. I just wanted to ask if there was anything in particular i should look out for when buying? also because i wont be doing very many miles per year would it be wort going for a lower milage petrol or a higher milage diesel, as these seem to be the two options at the moment! thanks

 

[lanny man 90]

tdi's mileage don't matter so long as its been looked after (don't get the wool pulled over your eyes coz its got a shiny paint job)...,rotted chassis/bulkhead x-member,(RINGERS there is loads out there) if it don't feel right walk away be prepared to travel for the right fender ..... o an :welcome2:

 

[waz]

If I were you I would offer tokens... beer tokens for example, to someone on here that is in your vicinity and would be prepared to make sure that you dont get stung if you find something that tickles your fancy

 

[Fur Trapper]

If I were you I would offer tokens... beer tokens for example, to someone on here that is in your vicinity and would be prepared to make sure that you dont get stung if you find something that tickles your fancy

People need to put your location on this thing, so if someone in your area see something you are looking for they can PM you to help you. Alot of people on here will do that , but don't know where you are to bad? Example I know the location of approximately 150 defenders in the south west,I could probably find more if i chose to private and dealers. Give a price and area and i could give you leads.

 

[Sean]

I know the location of approximately 150 defenders in the south west

how ?

 

[Fur Trapper]

how ?

How what finish your question

 

[Sean]

How what finish your question

am sure even a septic could work out what the question was

 

[fanatic]

am sure even a septic could work out what the question was

Snigger

 

[Fur Trapper]

Snigger

Fanny and Sean fook off


The answer to how. With the internet. While checking out property around Taunton in a 30 mile radius there are over 5,000 properties for sale under
Under 225,k and i found lots of sites with defenders for sale. One of my favorites has 2 110 td5 hard tops 6,495k 87,000miles 7,495k 56,000 miles
that in pounds Going to look a some in august when we get there. looking at some in the 34,000-45,000 miles range

 

[Sean]

Fanny and Sean fook off


The answer to how. With the internet. While checking out property around Taunton in a 30 mile radius there are over 5,000 properties for sale under
Under 225,k and i found lots of sites with defenders for sale. One of my favorites has 2 110 td5 hard tops 6,495k 87,000miles 7,495k 56,000 miles
that in pounds Going to look a some in august when we get there. looking at some in the 34,000-45,000 miles range

you have a copy of auto trader I guess, rather than knowing the location of 150 dependers

there's a slight difference

 

[Fur Trapper]

you have a copy of auto trader I guess, rather than knowing the location of 150 dependers

there's a slight difference

no auto trader straight off the internet and no ebay several landy garages small one 35=40 yrs in business, also ask father in law to check them out, the garages and dealers to see if they are straight shooters

 

[fanatic]

Fanny and Sean fook off


The answer to how. With the internet. While checking out property around Taunton in a 30 mile radius there are over 5,000 properties for sale under
Under 225,k and i found lots of sites with defenders for sale. One of my favorites has 2 110 td5 hard tops 6,495k 87,000miles 7,495k 56,000 miles
that in pounds Going to look a some in august when we get there. looking at some in the 34,000-45,000 miles range

I hold Sean in high regard, he has mellowed since moving to a new location and speaks his mind.

I like Voltaire
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"

 

[Sean]

no auto trader straight off the internet and no ebay several landy garages small one 35=40 yrs in business, also ask father in law to check them out, the garages and dealers to see if they are straight shooters

i'd bet there's less than 10 proper good ones out of that 150

 

[Fur Trapper]

i'd bet there's less than 10 proper good ones out of that 150

theirs some fixer upers out there 3-4000 but why and have to spend another 3-4 to get it right why not the 7-10 and keep it nice or go 12-15 for real nice

 

[fanatic]

theirs some fixer upers out there 3-4000 but why and have to spend another 3-4 to get it right why not the 7-10 and keep it nice or go 12-15 for real nice

snigger I have a 90 couple of plates and a bad earth- mot and cost me £400

 

[Sean]

ave lost track of what point i'm trying to make

 

[fanatic]

ave lost track of what point i'm trying to make

Your point I believe is there are few good ones out there, but a lot of over priced rubbish also

 

[Fur Trapper]

snigger I have a 90 couple of plates and a bad earth- mot and cost me £400

yup you got everthing and done everthing I want a little comfort in my older age, and i'll have a play toy also mud, water,brush big deal, get in my way and i'll run your ass over snigger that

 

[fanatic]

yup you got everthing and done everthing I want a little comfort in my older age, and i'll have a play toy also mud, water,brush big deal, get in my way and i'll run your ass over snigger that

No I haven't got everything and done everything, Taunton is going to be a culture shock, land of the free snigger to land of the Politically correct.

Anyone who has spent time with me knows I am the first to admit mistakes- part of being clever is knowing what your dumb at

For me a PAYE job I'd punch someone within a week-but in a suitable environment I'm quite relaxed.

 

[lanny man 90]

get in my way and i'll run your ass over snigger that mother f**ker

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