Bank Holiday Defender Buyer's Blues

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TheJoker

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Thought I'd moan a bit hoping that someone would take a bit of pity and cheer me up a bit.

Got interested in Landy's before the summer. Sold my car last month. Saved some money. Done tons of research; lurking here, YouTube, magazines. Been to see a few, but never got that "right feeling".
Been trawling the for sale section, eBay and Autotrader for suitable candiates. Can't post in the for-sale section because I've not got enough posts. I don't have enough posts because I don't have any problems with my Land Rover because I can't buy a Land Rover. :rolleyes: :D :D

So now I'm sitting here, keen to go buy one, but all I can find are either rust buckets or super-silly-priced. :eek:

Hoping to hear kind words like "be paitent, the right one will come along" and "you'll know when you'll see it", etc.

Oh, and do post a nice photo of a nice Defender to cheer me up (I know most of them are displayed in the forum, but I'm too ambivalent to click the link. :eek:

Anyway, you're probably all in Eastnor, running around in bikini tops, getting your rims all dirty... :eek: :rolleyes:

:D

I feel better now. :eek:
 
sh*t happens mate.lol you will find one soon till then here'swot ya missing this one's mine:D
 

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TheJoker said:
Thought I'd moan a bit hoping that someone would take a bit of pity and cheer me up a bit.

Got interested in Landy's before the summer. Sold my car last month. Saved some money. Done tons of research; lurking here, YouTube, magazines. Been to see a few, but never got that "right feeling".
Been trawling the for sale section, eBay and Autotrader for suitable candiates. Can't post in the for-sale section because I've not got enough posts. I don't have enough posts because I don't have any problems with my Land Rover because I can't buy a Land Rover. :rolleyes: :D :D

So now I'm sitting here, keen to go buy one, but all I can find are either rust buckets or super-silly-priced. :eek:

Hoping to hear kind words like "be paitent, the right one will come along" and "you'll know when you'll see it", etc.

Oh, and do post a nice photo of a nice Defender to cheer me up (I know most of them are displayed in the forum, but I'm too ambivalent to click the link. :eek:

Anyway, you're probably all in Eastnor, running around in bikini tops, getting your rims all dirty... :eek: :rolleyes:

:D

I feel better now. :eek:
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If you would put what your max amount you are willing to spend, you could get some good ideas as to weather it is possible or not.
 
Thor1950 said:
If you would put what your max amount you are willing to spend, you could get some good ideas as to weather it is possible or not.
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About £6k, but I'm leaning towards an early TD5. :rolleyes: I'd like to find one with solid chassis, bulkhead and mechanics, but a bit tatty interior etc.

"The right one will come along... " and repeat.. :rolleyes: :D
 
Well here's mine :eek:

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Its still very much work in progress but as of today I only really need to do the engine swap to a 200Tdi (from my scrap disco) as I've finally sorted out the new chassis loom rewiring, refitted the tank and changed all the lights for brand new Wipac units :D

Its not the prettiest but it was only £500 and I really wanted a 110 CSW :D:D

Good luck in your hunt all I say is be prepared to travel far and wide for your perfect Fender (mine was in a field 4 miles away lol)
 
Tazz070299 said:
There's a TD5 here for £5995.
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Thanks! I wouldn't mind a proper utility one, but I kind of don't want a kebab-van in the back. ;):D

Tazz070299 said:
If you could push your budget to £8k then you've got a choice.
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I probably can push the budget up, but don't really want to tie that much money into a car, especially an old car. I know it's a bit ironic that I'm complaining that I can't find a nice one, but at the same time not prepared to pay for one. :rolleyes:
 
paddy700d said:
Well here's mine :eek:

248D7C61-956C-4BAB-BFFC-D406E828F381-5686-000006FE9F7B3510_zpse1867cd8.jpg


Its still very much work in progress but as of today I only really need to do the engine swap to a 200Tdi (from my scrap disco) as I've finally sorted out the new chassis loom rewiring, refitted the tank and changed all the lights for brand new Wipac units :D

Its not the prettiest but it was only £500 and I really wanted a 110 CSW :D:D
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I'd absolutely love to start off this way. I'd love to take one to bits and put it back just as I want it. However, I don't have the space (right now) to do so.
Hope it'll be a good project for you. And post loads of pics! :cool:

paddy700d said:
Good luck in your hunt all I say is be prepared to travel far and wide for your perfect Fender (mine was in a field 4 miles away lol)
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Thanks! Yeah, I know... I'm just being impatient! :rolleyes: :)
 
Can't understand anyone wanting an early td5 in anything. Land rover had spent years getting the 200tdi then 300tdi just right - probably the best engines ever to go in land rovers - and then they start playing with a load of electronics and five cylinders and witchcraft. Suspect if you look at late 300tdi's you'll have far more choice for your money and a far more reliable vehicle.
 
McBad said:
Can't understand anyone wanting an early td5 in anything. Land rover had spent years getting the 200tdi then 300tdi just right - probably the best engines ever to go in land rovers - and then they start playing with a load of electronics and five cylinders and witchcraft. Suspect if you look at late 300tdi's you'll have far more choice for your money and a far more reliable vehicle.
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I've not discarded the 300TDi. The 5 cylinders just sound nicer. :cool: And I'm not afraid of electronics. :)

I'm trying my best to not focus on the engine or body shape, I am hoping that I can control myself enough to buy the one that's got a good chassis, bulkhead and mechancis. :cool:
 
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