Hi
I am new to the world of landys. Have been a classic VW owner for over 10 years with 2 campers and a karmann ghia over the years.
Have now wanted a change so looking to buy my first Defender, I cant face driving a boring car!
Am after a 90, was wondering what kind of things I should be looking for when looking at used landies.
Being a fan of classics, I know to have a good poke around underneath, looking at bottom of doors, seals, anywhere basically water will drip into.
Specifically:
I see parts are really abundant and cheaper than VWs. After having a lot of looking around I see that there are loads with mileages way over 150,000. Is this a problem? Are there particular problems with cars having such high mileages?
What parts are expensive to replace and as a result should avoid cars that need that part replacing?
Have a budget of about £4k, I'm thinking I should find something suitable for that. Or am I wasting my time?
Are the bodies still aluminium or steel?
Any good used Defender dealers in Herts, or in M25?
I live in the M25 area, and maybe subject to the Low Emission Zone. Is there a particular body type I should buy to be exempt?
I guess I dont want to be stung buying my first Landy. Have driven two already and love it. Just cant wait to buy one now, but have learnt from a past lesson not to buy the first one you see!
Any help gratefully appreciated?
I am new to the world of landys. Have been a classic VW owner for over 10 years with 2 campers and a karmann ghia over the years.
Have now wanted a change so looking to buy my first Defender, I cant face driving a boring car!
Am after a 90, was wondering what kind of things I should be looking for when looking at used landies.
Being a fan of classics, I know to have a good poke around underneath, looking at bottom of doors, seals, anywhere basically water will drip into.
Specifically:
I see parts are really abundant and cheaper than VWs. After having a lot of looking around I see that there are loads with mileages way over 150,000. Is this a problem? Are there particular problems with cars having such high mileages?
What parts are expensive to replace and as a result should avoid cars that need that part replacing?
Have a budget of about £4k, I'm thinking I should find something suitable for that. Or am I wasting my time?
Are the bodies still aluminium or steel?
Any good used Defender dealers in Herts, or in M25?
I live in the M25 area, and maybe subject to the Low Emission Zone. Is there a particular body type I should buy to be exempt?
I guess I dont want to be stung buying my first Landy. Have driven two already and love it. Just cant wait to buy one now, but have learnt from a past lesson not to buy the first one you see!
Any help gratefully appreciated?
