Guidance required.... for a newbie

mickopendle · Jan 7, 2013

Hi all, I'm looking to buy my first Landrover. I'm looking for a comfortable road vehicle that will also deal with the hills and snow etc that is capaple of carrying a fairly large load with the seats down and have probably narrowed it down to a used Discovery. Freelander too small, Defender desirable as 'a look' but not really practical as I'm likely to spend more time on the road and I should just grow up ;@). I probably want to spend no more than 8K as it will be a new business start up car and I want to preserve cash flow.... I nearly went for a Jeep Grand Cherokee but I've seen the light so to speak.... I'd appreciate any guidance..

RAGNAR BENSON · Jan 7, 2013

mickopendle said:
Hi all, I'm looking to buy my first Landrover. I'm looking for a comfortable road vehicle that will also deal with the hills and snow etc that is capaple of carrying a fairly large load with the seats down and have probably narrowed it down to a used Discovery. Freelander too small, Defender desirable as 'a look' but not really practical as I'm likely to spend more time on the road and I should just grow up ;@). I probably want to spend no more than 8K as it will be a new business start up car and I want to preserve cash flow.... I nearly went for a Jeep Grand Cherokee but I've seen the light so to speak.... I'd appreciate any guidance..

There is nothing impractical about a Defender. It is one of the most practical vehicles on the face of the earth.

lab72 · Jan 7, 2013

How do depends how much cash you got to spend if you got enough go for a Defender but discovery is a cracking vehicle for the money

Pikey · Jan 7, 2013

Fook me 2 posts on 2 thread and both on the same subject.. We heard ya the first time????

Soloby Rob · Jan 7, 2013

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f20/newbie-owner-211015.html

jamesmartin · Jan 7, 2013

mickopendle said:
Hi all, I'm looking to buy my first Landrover. I'm looking for a comfortable road vehicle that will also deal with the hills and snow etc that is capaple of carrying a fairly large load with the seats down and have probably narrowed it down to a used Discovery. Freelander too small, Defender desirable as 'a look' but not really practical as I'm likely to spend more time on the road and I should just grow up ;@). I probably want to spend no more than 8K as it will be a new business start up car and I want to preserve cash flow.... I nearly went for a Jeep Grand Cherokee but I've seen the light so to speak.... I'd appreciate any guidance..

youd get a very good disco 2 for that but if your not sure what your looking at take somone that does ,bodies dont rot ,chassis can so if you get one with good chassis and protect it .waxoyl or similar youd have a long lasting truck ,theres a few different options so have a think what it is you want with the disco

bankz5152 · Jan 7, 2013

Thought about a Defender 110? Masses of space

wiltshire landyman · Jan 7, 2013

disco.....end of

livers · Jan 7, 2013

jamesmartin said:
youd get a very good disco 2 for that but if your not sure what your looking at take somone that does ,bodies dont rot ,chassis can so if you get one with good chassis and protect it .waxoyl or similar youd have a long lasting truck ,theres a few different options so have a think what it is you want with the disco

From you of all people.....................IT IS NOT A $£$%%^%& TRUCK

jamesmartin · Jan 7, 2013

livers said:
From you of all people.....................IT IS NOT A $£$%%^%& TRUCK

theyve allways been trucks amongst those i know

Bamako · Jan 7, 2013

jamesmartin said:
youd get a very good disco 2 for that but if your not sure what your looking at take somone that does ,bodies dont rot ,chassis can so if you get one with good chassis and protect it .waxoyl or similar youd have a long lasting truck ,theres a few different options so have a think what it is you want with the disco

+1

mickopendle · Jan 7, 2013

Yes but can I get a good one for 8K?

jamesmartin · Jan 7, 2013

mickopendle said:
Yes but can I get a good one for 8K?

? disco or defender

mickopendle · Jan 7, 2013

Also..... what age is the best (within price bracket) of a Discovery or doesn't it really matter as long as its got FSH?

mickopendle · Jan 7, 2013

Either to be honest... I really like the look of the Defender but I guess I'm trying to be more 'sensible' and 'businesslike' if you know what I mean.

livers · Jan 7, 2013

mickopendle said:
Yes but can I get a good one for 8K?

You can get a good Disco for £500 just not a good looking one.

Jamo36599 · Jan 7, 2013

A defender

Discovery is more comfort but has more interior to break while using it for work.

Defender is all round work horse and will take more abuse

Thats my opinion hopefully you enjoy and are happy with your choice of land rover

TD5power · Jan 7, 2013

eBay item numbers that are within your budget
300840400615
261152242321

KSLB · Jan 8, 2013

What's the business? I think the Defender 110 is great and looks the part for any type of business but not as comfy as a disco if you are doing a lot of miles. 60/65 on long journeys will eventually **** you off if you are doing it often.
I definitely prefer the look of the Defender and would prefer to see that being driven by someone that was doing work for me as I don't know why but if someone tips up in a disco I think tw#t....sorry. I think couldn't afford a Range Rover and doesn't have the confidence to drive a defender so got a disco......tw*t....see there I go again, just can't help it, I know they are good cars.

clarkie · Jan 8, 2013

don't buy either,what you need is a nice reliable range rover p38 v8 last you a life time:behindsofa:

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