Classic Landrover - which one to buy

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I now live in Ireland & I am considering getting a classic for everyday light use. It has to be 1979 or earlier to avail of €50 tax & no dreaded NCT (MOT). I am a reasonable home mechanic, I have to be as I drive a Freelander 1.8, but I live by the sea so corrosion is a big factor.

I used to use a Landy a lot from 72 to 79 & I loved it. So what would be the best choice & what is it likely to cost ?

Please feel free to move this thread if appropriate. Thanks
 
Lightweight..... almost as rare as a S1, not so rare that it must remain standard, 200Di it as the petrol is thirsty and you have a rare classic, going up in value all the time, just that extra bit different to the run of the mill series 2&3, 2-4K will still buy you a nice one..... certain that wont be the case in another 2 or 3 years,

Cheers Steve
 
2 or 4 door, long or short. Petrol is fine as it will be doing a low mileage. I have been told that they "rust like **** which is a bit off putting. But if I kept it, say for three years, I would be saving £2000 just on tax & mot's !

So rust is the first concern followed by ease of DIY maintenance & availability of parts.

Are there any models that I should especially avoid ?

On & re Donedeal - I would rather buy one from a club/forum member rather than chancing donedeal.
 
storm99 said:
If concerned about rust i'd recommend avoiding any vehicle in the Land Rover range.
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Yes I would like to find a cherished example preferably with a galvanised chassis :D

My Freelander is a piece of crap but, at 12 years old, it is pretty much rust free.
 
Galwayguy said:
Are there any models that I should especially avoid ?

On & re Donedeal - I would rather buy one from a club/forum member rather than chancing donedeal.
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The biggest issue with the older models is the chassis and bulkhead, the two biggest steel parts. The bodywork is ally, so no rust. Which ever you get, there will always be work to do.
I would suggest if you are not able to do most of the work yourself, find something else. Having said that, once you know the chassis and bulkhead are ok, the rest is a doddle, just a matter of time and patience and a big hammer.

As for Donedeal, I got mine on there. No different to buying elsewhere. There's a couple on there in the Galway area, go have a look, why not?? Nothing like a bit of touchy feely, and see if you REALLY want one. :D
 
mad git said:
The biggest issue with the older models is the chassis and bulkhead, the two biggest steel parts. The bodywork is ally, so no rust. Which ever you get, there will always be work to do.
I would suggest if you are not able to do most of the work yourself, find something else. Having said that, once you know the chassis and bulkhead are ok, the rest is a doddle, just a matter of time and patience and a big hammer.

As for Donedeal, I got mine on there. No different to buying elsewhere. There's a couple on there in the Galway area, go have a look, why not?? Nothing like a bit of touchy feely, and see if you REALLY want one. :D
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I know what they are like - I used to drive one a lot during the seventies ! I won't be in the market for a while but I love the idea of saving so much money & being able to smile at Garda checkpoints :D I suspect that I would be best off buying the nicest condition rather than focussing on a particular model/version.
 
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