Yeah, the response from them was equally useless! Any for sale down in Bristol?! I went to school down there, and will be down in 2 weeks, so could have a look around!

What year was the 300TDi introduced guys? Is the 1996 ebay one around the corner likely to be the 300? 1996 LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER COUNTY SW TDI BLUE on eBay, also, Land Rover Range Rover, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 11-Jul-08 23:03:58 BST)

Pretty much what I figured. My mind keeps telling me to spend a bit more, get something a bit newer and have less problems, but I suppose it doesn't always work that way! I was originally going to get an old cheap (c. 2k) Disco, and run it for a couple of years before it rotted into the...

So I'll aim for a 300 TDi. However, if I find a 200TDi in a Landy with perfect chassis and body work, for a good price, I'll slap down the deposit! Sound like the right plan?!

The budget seems to go up each time I look at something;) Really, I want to spend around 3500, although if I come across a minter for a bit more, then I will go up a bit, but don't want to go above 5k. I'd probably be better finding something cheaper and spending on it to make it better...

Looks like a great purchase! Well done, hope something decent like that comes up for me:D

Is there a big difference between the 200 and the 300? I know this is a big debate on the forums, but is that because there were genuine improvements in the 300, or is it because people who own a 200 prefer them?:)

Right, spent a while down at the thatched place on the A22. I had a good look underneath enough of them to now understand what outriggers, cross members and rotten holes look like! I took an old 2.5 NA diesel out, and am not sure I could live with it;) It took ages to get up to 30mph, and the...

Hey everyone! I've just joined up, and am hunting for a Defender 90 TDi, so as soon as I find a solid one, I'll be joining the Land Rover community! Anyone else from the Sussex/South East area? Cheers Tim

Cool, looks nice! Keep the steel wheels though! How is it? How much was it? (I'm looking for one too) Is that the one that was on Pistonheads for 1500?

So I can solve the hill-climbing ability in an afternoon with a tin of Dulux? ;) Did none of them come out of Solihull with industrial non-slip flooring stuck to the body then?!:) I'll add these to my list of criteria!

Cool, I will no doubt be needing a plentiful supply of parts and knowledge soon! Anyone got any thoughts on this? 1991 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 200TDI on eBay, also, Land Rover Range Rover, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 06-Aug-08 20:53:52 BST)

I really should probably leave my wallet at home:) Nah, tomorrow should just be a fact-finding mission! Or is this how it works on here? Someone asks for help, and then the next day the "Look what I just bought..." thread appears:D

Cheers Steve, thanks for the offer, that's great! I've been looking for pics of rusted cross members etc to know what not to look for;) I have only just moved over this way from near Leatherhead, so have also been looking at the Surrey places...If you (or anyone) spots anything around them that...

Nice one. I'm going to head over there tomorrow. It's only about 10-15 mins from me...I'll see what they have!

Cheers Vic. They seemed pretty genuine and helpful yesterday. They had a D-reg ex-BT 90, which had been hand painted military green! Looked great, but at 4500, definitely over-priced...Looks like they get a good turnover of stock so I'll keep a look out.

Just in case there is anyone on here who is localish and can make sure the right bits have been hit hard enough to make sure they are solid, I'd obviously make it worth their while!:)

Exactly my thoughts. I also noticed that with this one: 1997 LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER COUNTY SW TDI BLUE on eBay, also, Land Rover Range Rover, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 17-Jul-08 21:09:21 BST) They say they won't let on the price they want! Well, I'm not going to come and view it if...

Also noticed that one, and have requested more pics. I'll see if I can go over to view when I get a response from the seller. Just wanted to make sure I knew what I was looking for before booking viewings with private sellers!

:D Nice one Tim! I haven't been down there to see them yet, but I'll have a good look over everything they have in stock! Thanks for the advice so far chaps. I suppose I just need to look at as many as I can from all angles possible, and will likely have a better idea of what a "good one" is...