New buyer; advice needed guys

This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.

Is this fairly priced?

  • Yes

  • No

Results are only viewable after voting.
aus33d

aus33d

New Member
Posts
1
Location
London
Hi guys,
I'm a newbie to the Landy arena and needed some advice. Currently am in the process of purchasing a Defender 90 and have left a deposit on this. Will be viewing it later today however from your intitial view is it worth it? Any advice would be appreciated on this particular vehicle.

£17,000, 64,000 Miles 2008 HT in sought after Keswick green. Great mechanical condition and throughout with thousands spent. Sawtooth alloys, led headlights, Goodyear Wrangler MTRs with 2000 miles on them, genuine Land Rover high back leather and heated seats, genuine black alcantara head liner, leather cubby box, leather stitched dash and instrument tops, leather wrapped XS steering wheel, genuine Land Rover rubber load liner, carpet wrapped side panels, aftermarket head unit and speakers, stainless steel hinge bolts, tinted windows, remap by Alive tuning. VAT paid. Full service history. 12 month MOT on purchase.
 

Attachments

  • erghfb4.jpg
    erghfb4.jpg
    173.7 KB · Views: 205
  • erghfb4afeg.jpg
    erghfb4afeg.jpg
    152.2 KB · Views: 161
  • erghfb4egrhtg.jpg
    erghfb4egrhtg.jpg
    138.3 KB · Views: 181
  • erghfb4wqretgr4.jpg
    erghfb4wqretgr4.jpg
    133.1 KB · Views: 200
  • erghfb423.jpg
    erghfb423.jpg
    225 KB · Views: 172
  • erghfb43245.jpg
    erghfb43245.jpg
    187.5 KB · Views: 165
The topsides and interior look OK, and those are the bits that will always look OK!
Have you had someone who knows whast they are doing go underneath with a hammer and a screwdriver?
If not, why not?
After all it's only a potential £17k that you are likely to lose .... and without any warranty!
Who says that it is 'sought after' because it's been painted Keswick Green, when it could be repainted any colour you like within a couple of days?
Who says that it is in great mechanical condition?
Who has told you that spending thousands on it, it is in good nick?
Remember that they are trying to9 sell you a Landy, and the more they bull it up, the more likel;y you are to part forever, with your hard-earned cash!
Have a good look through all of this link before doing anything ... https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/who-wants-to-see-my-girlfriends-crack.316123/
I hope this might be of some help.
 
that was stripped by me and the vehicle was complete when I got it but needed some love. Some £12k later ...............
IMG_9383.JPG
IMG_9426.JPG
 
aus33d said:
Hi guys,
I'm a newbie to the Landy arena and needed some advice. Currently am in the process of purchasing a Defender 90 and have left a deposit on this. Will be viewing it later today however from your intitial view is it worth it? Any advice would be appreciated on this particular vehicle.

£17,000, 64,000 Miles 2008 HT in sought after Keswick green. Great mechanical condition and throughout with thousands spent. Sawtooth alloys, led headlights, Goodyear Wrangler MTRs with 2000 miles on them, genuine Land Rover high back leather and heated seats, genuine black alcantara head liner, leather cubby box, leather stitched dash and instrument tops, leather wrapped XS steering wheel, genuine Land Rover rubber load liner, carpet wrapped side panels, aftermarket head unit and speakers, stainless steel hinge bolts, tinted windows, remap by Alive tuning. VAT paid. Full service history. 12 month MOT on purchase.
Click to expand...
mine has no electric windows or central locking but so what? love the car, but if its a daily driver - invest in some sound deadening. Best thing I have done
 
Why have you put a deposit down on something you haven't seen?

If your tall then those seats make the 90 harder to drive as the seat base is larger and you'll want the bulk head removed. This is why I wend for the 110 the seat can go back a bit further.
 
Ditto can't believe you put a deposit down without viewing or driving!
Did you at least see pics of the underside? Top can look awesome but if underside is knackered world of pain
They look super cramped without the bulkhead removal kit
 
alexc2701 said:
Ditto can't believe you put a deposit down without viewing or driving!
Did you at least see pics of the underside? Top can look awesome but if underside is knackered world of pain
They look super cramped without the bulkhead removal kit
Click to expand...
is everyone on here 6ft 6 ?

I am tall but no issue with my interior and I have similar seats. I think also a deposit on it and a chance to view is showing commitment
 
alexc2701 said:
Did you carpet your own out? It looks really tidy. What did you use on the tub floor?
Click to expand...
bought the carpet from ebay, vehicle carpeting, used a dynamat sound proofing first and got a genuine carpet trim/new seal from Land Rover. the sides I used some office carpet but again did with Dynamat, the centre of the roof I made a U shaped timber, took off the edges and covered with a bentely Faux leather- again ebay - and made the side seats and side panels. Mine also has a rear panel which I made and covered in the faux leather. however I did cheat and buy a new rear door card and net. the result is a very quiet ride and I think great look. also made some speaker pods
IMG_9321.JPG
 
Mulcaster1 said:
is everyone on here 6ft 6 ?

I am tall but no issue with my interior and I have similar seats. I think also a deposit on it and a chance to view is showing commitment
Click to expand...
And I'm 6 foot find them abit tight without the bulkhead removal specially with the new dashes feels bit cramped in standard position
 
alexc2701 said:
Did you do the front yourself too? Mines a tdci body and dash with 300 engine so abit do everything yourself, was thinking of making a center console like a chubby but with a front section like a D2 with D2 gaitors since I used a discovery r380. Just after plenty of ideas for the finish!
Click to expand...
mine is a tdci and I done everything myself, sometimes a challenge but loved every minute. took me a week to perfect the carbon fibre on centre console and I used the middle tray instead of a box - it gives is more room which I like.
 
Mulcaster1 said:
mine is a tdci and I done everything myself, sometimes a challenge but loved every minute. took me a week to perfect the carbon fibre on centre console and I used the middle tray instead of a box - it gives is more room which I like.
Click to expand...
The seatbox gear tunnel and chubby/console gana be hardest for me I think. How did you make yours so neat on the edges with no cuts?? Or was that part brought as is? Did you glue all the parts in the front or leave loose incase need to work on landy
I was thinking make a cubby like armrest and then a tray like in a D2 out of ply then cover the edges in vinyl or leather and use stainless or ally for the flat section so can cut gear sections and some cup holders in
 
alexc2701 said:
The seatbox gear tunnel and chubby/console gana be hardest for me I think. How did you make yours so neat on the edges with no cuts?? Or was that part brought as is? Did you glue all the parts in the front or leave loose incase need to work on landy
I was thinking make a cubby like armrest and then a tray like in a D2 out of ply then cover the edges in vinyl or leather and use stainless or ally for the flat section so can cut gear sections and some cup holders in
Click to expand...
bought the centre carpet piece and made the rest, used a stainless trim ( ebay ) to trap the carpet but also glued all. you can buy a centre console on the bay but the quality is suspect for me
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

F
Importing to US: Looking for a Inspector in Surrey. Advice needed!!
Replies
1
Views
687
Grebby
G
Back
Top