MPG, What would I expect.

bodgit0_0 · Jun 28, 2008

Been offered a 1986 Land Rover 90 with a 200TDi fitted, what MPG should I expect.
It will be used mainly on the motorway 230 miles return, with around 50 miles of running around during the week.
I think it has LT77 box, standard t-box and 235 16 road bias tyres...

Any ideas what oney i should pay for the vehicle, no tax or mot. failed on small jobs, is standard apart from a full external roll cage which is showing its age...

Lee

Oddie · Jun 28, 2008

You should get 30 mpg, fairly easily.

What you should pay...how long's a piece of string???

Mainly kinda depends on the state of the chassis, but i#d say if it's really good it could go for £2K+, if it's really bad it could go for £500!

bodgit0_0 · Jun 28, 2008

It needs one small plate on the chassis, rear axle brake pipes, and some bulbs for the test. body cappings could do with a tidy. the paint work looks shabby. The main reason Im looking is my series 1 is not liking the motorway distance or speed. the buyer muttered £1000 so i think i will go in low wit £600... and see if he falls over i know its too little.
Lee

Oddie · Jun 28, 2008

Don't sound too bad, speshly if yer get it for £600! Pay loadsa attention to the chassis though!!! If it needs a little patch is that a sign of things to come?

However good it is it still won't ever be a good motorway car!

bodgit0_0 · Jun 28, 2008

Got to be a better m-way car than a 52 year old series.....Plus its gonna be dry, secure and with a radio... Luxury motoring.
Lee

Oddie · Jun 28, 2008

Yeah, but that's like saying Pol Pot was "better" than Genghis Khan coz he was better at knitting! If it's just motorway miles, and you already have loads of landys, if it has to be a landy why not think about a disco?

bodgit0_0 · Jun 28, 2008

Got one,its the wifes run around. This other vehicle will be abused occasionaly on salisbury plain with a fellow group of squaddies so the full roll cage is what has drawn me to it. Plus its sat unloved since november wanting a new owner.
Lee

hughesy · Jun 28, 2008

Get it as cheap as you can it'll no doubt need way more doing to it than you initially think. With no MOT or tax and therefore no chance of a proper test drive I reckon 600 quid would be enough.

bodgit0_0 · Jun 28, 2008

Road test wont be a problem as I can take it onto the training area for a full functional test and put it thru my inspection bloke for a true reflection of the vehicle. I take it £600 isnt to much of an insult then, maybe a bit lower to allow me to raise my offer.

Lee

hughesy · Jun 29, 2008

At the end of the day it's worth what you're willing to pay for it. I'm just saying there's ALWAYS a lot more work than you think

Shifty1962 · Jun 29, 2008

Go in low as you can always come up.
You cant come down once bartering has started.
Make your initial offer and keep shtum. Say nothing.
The first one to speak will move the most on price.
This is a proven fact.

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