Hello and Series 3 check please?

50 miles on occasion is fun.....make sure its got an overdrive though otherwise fuel consumption will be even higher and the noise louder...if thats possible!!

I didnt buy my S3 for commuting..just the grin factor!

Dr_evil said:

standard tunnel joe

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oh, maybe its just because it isn't painted then that makes it look out of place

macdoog said:

50 miles on occasion is fun.....make sure its got an overdrive though otherwise fuel consumption will be even higher and the noise louder...if thats possible!!

I didnt buy my S3 for commuting..just the grin factor!

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+1

i have mine for pottering about in, for long distance i have my chevy truck.

You could always fit parabolics for a better ride (but I don't think you can carry as much weight?)

I know my grandad used to do 174 mile round trips (when he used to own my series 3) often between here and machynlleth with a caravan. Without a caravan with an overdrive and bigger wheels off a 109 plus 2.5 diesel he could do 70 in it (mind you he is a bit deaf )

Its absolutely fine to have a child's seat in the front of a series but don't ...i repeat don't bolt the base for it in the rear tub like i did and then let the missus see it ...........i still have to stick me finger in me ear to scratch me nuts after that kick she gave me

johnny curt 1 said:

Its absolutely fine to have a child's seat in the front of a series but don't ...i repeat don't bolt the base for it in the rear tub like i did and then let the missus see it ...........i still have to stick me finger in me ear to scratch me nuts after that kick she gave me

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haha nice one! my missus physically threatened me if i took the baby out in mine. Apparently, the PO of mine used to ratchet a baby seat to the role cage on the rear on the middle seat..... and then go green laning as a family! mental.

trax said:

airbag (drunken joke?)

If you are into it they are fine to drive, just not quickly. If you don't want to do regular diy mechanics and you don't have a stack of cash, then I'd walk away from any series or defender. Fuel economy is crap too.

Personally, I'd go for a petrol s2 with a galved chassis and possible galved bulkhead.

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The petrol engine is certainly better than the diesel.

However, an S2A is going to be much more money than a S3. The S3 is pretty much bottom of the price range for series Land Rovers.