Defenders for under £2500

barmatt · Sep 25, 2013

jaygti said:
As good a reason as any.

True but you run the risk of buying a complete lemon of a fender just coz you prefer the way it looks.

200tdi ayre · Sep 25, 2013

My 2.5 NA in excellent condition was only 1600, then I converted to 200tdi for £400 so it can definately be done, I looked for months before I found the right one though

LCA · Sep 25, 2013

All about time/place after looking to spend 6-10k on one I eventually bought an 1985 landy 2.5 N/A for 1600 quid of gumtree. she's not pretty but only spent £150 to get sorted for MOT. if you don't mind spending a bit of time on it cant see why not, there's nothing special really that you can't do yourself or that you won't find help on asking around.

Onefive · Sep 25, 2013

Take your time dude
I've had 3 sub 2500k 2.5n/a,200tdi and currently 300tdi conversion. My only main concern were the chassis and bulkhead I just made sure they weren't rotten. Everything else bolts in and out and parts to easy to find on forums or eBag.
A good chassis will save a lot of stress and worry!

mlucas110 · Sep 25, 2013

ebbadger said:
Why is that a 'big mistake'?? condition is everything no matter if its had 2 owners or 20

I paid 1500 for my V8CSW 110, chassis had never been welded and still hasn't been welded due to structural issues, sold the V8 engine and box for far more than its 300tdi and box cost so quids in on the engine conversion

it was nothing special but was very clean, exceptionally straight and low miles

To be honest the only thing that would bother me would be chassis condition, everting else can be unbolted and swopped in a weekend... chassis is a bit more involved and expensive.... buy the best chassis you can and get it protected

Cheers Steve

It dont bother me having so many owners but does alot of people. I know every other car i sold it seemed to be on top of alot of people list, but then again i never sold a landy before but hopefully it wont effect it to much

trax · Sep 25, 2013

mlucas110 said:
If your moving to somewhere it snows you should practice lying down on the snow as once you own one if you don't have a big enough garage your probably be in it at some stage if its like mine!

what he said :dance:

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