First time buyer, whos good and who's not ?

Hi guys just after a bit information. Im looking at buying a defender. I've been looking on the internet for a while now, the problem is i need to find a retailer that offers finance as thats the only way i can afford a decent one. part exchange wouldnt be too bad too but all the garages/websites i look at seem to be little independant sellers. Im based in northamptonshire i dont have any problems with going further afield to get a good deal but i would like some real reviews of who's good and who's not so good and more importantly who does finance and who dont.

Im planning on calling round the bigger sellers tomorrow but in the meantime i thought i would ask on here and see what i could find out.

wouldnt ya be better with a bank loan?then your not as limited with your options.plus you can then haggle for a cash price?