Walked away AGAIN

I'd always wanted a 90 but now that I've got one with hindsight I wouldn't have minded a bit of extra space and will definitely be getting a 110 if I buy another

I wouldn't mind a 110 at a pinch but its a lack of space that means I need a 90 not really got room to park a 110

I really wanted a 110, but it is a lack of comfort that made me walk away. I like going on long drives without having my teeth shaken out of my skull and my right arm getting frost bite because I need the window open to steer.

Bix said:

I really wanted a 110, but it is a lack of comfort that made me walk away. I like going on long drives without having my teeth shaken out of my skull and my right arm getting frost bite because I need the window open to steer.

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So you didn't buy a Land Rover in the end then?

Tazz070299 said:

So you didn't buy a Land Rover in the end then?

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Nope, I got something better. I got a Range Rover.

9 times out of 10, it works every time.

Bix said:

Nope, I got something better. I got a Range Rover.

9 times out of 10, it works every time.

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Sorry I thought you said a range rover was better than a defender. Must have misheard, its been a long day

Mustbemental said:

I wouldn't mind a 110 at a pinch but its a lack of space that means I need a 90 not really got room to park a 110

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A 110 isn't any longer than an average family saloon. Like you I favoured a 90 until I looked at the amount of storage space. Unless you just want 2/3 seats then you shouldn't rule a 110 out.

Tazz070299 said:

A 110 isn't any longer than an average family saloon. Like you I favoured a 90 until I looked at the amount of storage space. Unless you just want 2/3 seats then you shouldn't rule a 110 out.

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Hmmmmmmm

Cost more to run though wont it? Hauling that big body around?

Mustbemental said:

Hmmmmmmm

Cost more to run though wont it? Hauling that big body around?

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I wouldn't have thought there was much difference but you made need a reply from someone who has run both.

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I wouldn't have thought there was much difference but you made need a reply from someone who has run both.

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never run a 90 but my 110 returns 30mpg,fully laden with kit,my everyday work horse

Well that's encouraging at least

Off to look at this one next week, not sure if its right though
Land rover 90 pickup 200tdi | eBay

His seat box may have been chopped as it doesn't have a defender gearbox.if its been done ok should be smoother gearbox but a higher ratio so better mpg.

Passenger door is a common issue. Its the mechanism not the handle as people suspect. Theres a little spring that gives after year of use. The whole unit cost £25 max.

Update. Seat box loosely covered. Pretty sure its been chopped. If you don't like it, you'll need a defender gearbox and a seat box which will cost but if the vehicle is nice offer him away from ebay

chunkymunky said:

His seat box may have been chopped as it doesn't have a defender gearbox.if its been done ok should be smoother gearbox but a higher ratio so better mpg.

Passenger door is a common issue. Its the mechanism not the handle as people suspect. Theres a little spring that gives after year of use. The whole unit cost £25 max.

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Only thing I really don't like about that is the raised suspension with standard springs?????

All changeable really. Not so hard

wrong thread

Perv

This is the other option that I am very tempted by
land rover defender 200tdi 90 truck cab ifor williams canopy T&T beige cheap | eBay

Looks tidy

I just hope you have more luck than me - find an absolute minter and then have some bastard drive straight into the front of you and trash it.

Good luck in your search though - once you find 'the one', it'll be best motor you'll ever have. You're doing the right thing.

Billy B said:

Looks tidy

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Too tidy?????