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    Does mileage matter?

    Guys - need help! I'm looking for a second hand post 2002 Defender. Most of the ones in my price range seem to have mileage of 80,000+. For what we need it for, it's not going to have to do more than 1,000 miles a year (and it will be regularly serviced) but some of that is on uber difficult...
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    Which Defender?

    Thank you for that -much appreciated. I think you are right and the 90 station wagon is what we need. Thanks again! Now the hunt begins!
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    Which Defender?

    Litch Thanks for your reply - and thanks for the correction on the station wagon. My apologies - I'm not completely experienced in this area. What would be the difference between a 90 station wagon and a 90 hard top? Is it related to the configuration of the back? We always have to haul...
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    Which Defender?

    Hi there Manoerability not related to the car - its because our track in Scotland has some very tight corners with not much margin for error, so easier in a shorter vehicle. PTO not essential, but would be useful for in moving logs, pulling fence posts, etc. My understanding is that the...
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    Which Defender?

    hey guys thanks for your replies - much appreciated. basically looking for a hard top - the station wagon is hard to manoevre on our track and the pick up isn't practical with luggage in the rain. A late TD5 sounds good. Are there any years I should avoid? thanks again
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    Which Defender?

    We are looking for a Defender 90. It is for use in our (very) remote place on the west coast of Scotland so reliability is key. Need a diesel and looking for one 4-5 years old (ideally one with power take off). I've heard bad things about the tD5 - is this right? And anyone have any...
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    Cubby Box in Series IIA

    Hi guys Thanks for your advice- glad to know it is straightforward. Do you know where i can buy a Series Cubby Box (as opposed to a Defender one)? Thanks
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    Cubby Box in Series IIA

    Hello I have a Series IIA and would like to put in a cubby box in place of the middle seat. Has anyone done this/got any experience of whether this is possible? Any advice very gratefully received - I'm not very experienced at this :confused: so need all the help I can get! Cheers Asbolondon
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