My first landrover

Hi All
I have been looking at buying a landrover for a while and am torn between 90 and 110. I always liked the look of the 90 but can see the benefits in terms of space in the 110. I am buying as a toy/ secondary work vehicle and have spotted a very tidy looking 94 plate 110 van, as yet not sure which engine it has so was wondering what thoughts were on the older tdi's and if either the 200or 300 tdi' are better. Any advice greatly received.

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Welcome,

If you plan on using the back space for carrying either people or things then do double check the 90 has enough space, it is surprising how quickly they fill up.

Cheers

Welcome! I've recently just bought my first land rover as well. I went for a 1985 2.5na 110 it was good value for money however, the engine is nothing to write home about. I have time to make a cup of tea by the time it gets up to 30mph.

Beesknees said:

Welcome! I've recently just bought my first land rover as well. I went for a 1985 2.5na 110 it was good value for money however, the engine is nothing to write home about. I have time to make a cup of tea by the time it gets up to 30mph.

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Welcome to LZ!
The general idea is to post your own introduce thread, not post in someone else's!
But I doubt if it matters much.
Land Rovers were never meant to be fast, but you can probably set it up a bit better if you want to.
2.5 NA are quite a good engine.

Turboman said:

Welcome to LZ!
The general idea is to post your own introduce thread, not post in someone else's!
But I doubt if it matters much.
Land Rovers were never meant to be fast, but you can probably set it up a bit better if you want to.
2.5 NA are quite a good engine.

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Oops, never meant to hijack his thread just making conversation! I agree if only I could sort out my ignition wiring..

Beesknees said:

Oops, never meant to hijack his thread just making conversation! I agree if only I could sort out my ignition wiring..

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Post about it in the Defender section if you need to.

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/forum/defender-90-110-130.7/

Thanks, I agree with the comment about room in the back and think the 110 does offer practicality in that sense. I am not expecting too much in terms of performance.

Hi and welcome!

Nothing wrong with either the 200 or 300, although parts for the 300 are more readily available.

In terms of which is better to live with, I’ve got a 90. My wife didn’t want me to get a 110 as she thought it was too big! Personally, I find the 90 fine for my needs.

Let us know how you get on.

Will keep you updated and thanks for the responses

Beesknees said:

have time to make a cup of tea by the time it gets up to 30mph.

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You must have the Sports model

Hello and welcome

Eric72 said:

Any advice greatly received.

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Don't get a red one. Red ones can't go uphill.

FFS Heidi said:

Don't get a red one. Red ones can't go uphill.

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Thanks I'll bear that in mind!

Hi and welcome to Landyzone.

@FFS Heidi

My 300tdi 90 has conquered several hills in it’s portofino red livery. It goes well with my red boat and red team.

Welcome to the forum

Green ones can't go down hill.

Hippo said:

Green ones can't go down hill.

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They're good when you chuck 'em out the back of a Hercules though.

pushmi-pullu said:

My 300tdi 90 has conquered several hills in it’s portofino red livery. It goes well with my red boat and red team.

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You've got a boat that goes uphill? Now that's impressive.

Welcome. The obvious solution is to buy 2