New possible Defender owner

Evening all, to cut a long story short my father in law died last easter and he bought his dream car a defender 110 xs station wagon a few years ago. The mother in law was going to put it up for sale instead of it rotting on the driveway, but I suggested to the wife we take it on so it stays in the family. Only thing is I dont know what to offer her, been around old vws for ages but this will be our first landy. Its a 2014 station wagon xs, great condition, 35000 miles. I know she will give us a good discount but a ball park starting price would be a good start.
Cheers in advance, when shes on the driveway there will be a lot more questions. No more valuation ones though, they go down like lead on the vw forums im sure this will be the same lol

Hi and welcome!

Take a look at the likes of autotrader, eBay, FB marketplace and LRO for an idea of what the Landy is worth. Make sure the bulkhead and chassis are in good condition as these are the expensive parts to replace if rusted. Make adjustments for extras fitted and lower or higher mileage, etc. An XS station wagon will be very sought after so will likely fetch good money.

When you agree on a price, make sure you invest in lots of security measures too, they’re popular with thieves, especially the Tdci models, which are stolen and stripped for parts.

Hello and welcome to LZ

That will be worth a few quid.
Like Kanppster says above take security very very seriously.

Welcome

Don't think I can add to Knappsters advice

And ... as post #4 too - security, security, and then some more security.....

There's a thread on 'ere about trackers - worth a search - has some good advice in it

Thanks for the replys , looking on Auto trader its worth around 35k. He only paid 28ish brand new, Il tell the mother in law its worth 5k

Price has rocketed with them and XS is pretty sought after. Itl pay for few holidays for her

Sounds a very nice landy! Hopefully you get it soon and enjoy, get some pics up.

Plastic Paddy said:

Thanks for the replys , looking on Auto trader its worth around 35k. He only paid 28ish brand new, Il tell the mother in law its worth 5k

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£28k plus vat I reckon. I bought a 2012 90XS in 2013 when the new price was about £32k.

Wimblowdriver said:

£28k plus vat I reckon. I bought a 2012 90XS in 2013 when the new price was about £32k.

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Wimblowdriver said:

£28k plus vat I reckon. I bought a 2012 90XS in 2013 when the new price was about £32k.

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sorry the wife just informed me it was nearly new, i remember he bought it off some adventure type place. Its got one of those winch thingys on the front

Plastic Paddy said:

Il tell the mother in law its worth 5k

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Good call .

Plastic Paddy said:

He only paid 28ish brand new,

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A vehicle which is appreciating in value is my kind of motoring. IMO, make DAMN sure you get it on agreed value insurance.

Welcome to the forum

The price peeps advertise isn't always the price it sells for. Some think they're worth their weight it gold.

Offer a box of milk tray and an unopened packet of marbles as a starting point to test the water. If she haggles on the marbles then you'll know she's clued up on value.

Picking her up tomorrow, we're giving her 20k for it. Its been sat for 6 months and will need jumping to start. Anything else I should look out for before I let the wife off down the M25 Cheers

Plastic Paddy said:

Picking her up tomorrow, we're giving her 20k for it. Its been sat for 6 months and will need jumping to start. Anything else I should look out for before I let the wife off down the M25 Cheers

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Breakdown cover!

Plastic Paddy said:

Thanks for the replys , looking on Auto trader its worth around 35k. He only paid 28ish brand new, Il tell the mother in law its worth 5k

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Welcome.
Remember, when the mother in law finds out the real value, your life won't be worth living
I know it's being nosey, and it's just because it's what we would do in my family, but.............. can't her Mum just give your wife the vehicle? No answer really required. Just being nosey

gold rover said:

Welcome.
Remember, when the mother in law finds out the real value, your life won't be worth living
I know it's being nosey, and it's just because it's what we would do in my family, but.............. can't her Mum just give your wife the vehicle? No answer really required. Just being nosey

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I wish she wants a new kitchen

Plastic Paddy said:

I wish she wants a new kitchen

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Then £5k is enough

Finally picked it up, what a pig to drive

Plastic Paddy said:

Finally picked it up, what a pig to drive

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Bet that drives like a Bentley compared to mine