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Should hopefully have my tatty-but-servicable Defender 90 CSW by tomorrow. I plan to repaint it Nato green at some point. How much do I need? Is one litre enough, or should I get 2.5L?

To conclude the above, I have a deal sorted out for a Defender 90. Should have it closed by tomorrow. More anon...

Had a look at the Disco I mentioned above. I can't say I was impressed. Both bumpers need some work - the front has been clipped by something, and a bracket is bent, and the rear is bent upwards at one end (and also has what looks like some fairly heavy surface rust). The rear door still opens...

Regarding Defenders, opinion in my thread in the Defender section was that they're going for silly money just now - overpriced. So, my thinking is to get something else and either use it until Defender prices drop, or maybe keep it for a year or two while I save up for a better Defender.

Isn't a classic Rangey getting a bit long in the tooth, such that major mechanicals might need work/replacment? Regarding Discos, there's a 1997 300TDi manual near me for 2K, several months MOT, 100K miles. Looks clean in the photos. Is that worth a look?

Hi All. I posted a while ago in the Defender section, looking for some guidance on which to go for (coming back to Landys after having a IIa 20-odd years ago). The one thing that stood out was that Defenders are rather expensive at the moment. I've been looking at lots of ads and eBay auctions...

Aye, but how much for a known-good engine, delivered, and how much to pay a local garage (small independent Landy specialist) to fit it? If I'm about right in guessing around a grand, does the extra hassle stack up in terms of savings or getting an overall better Landy? Am I right in thinking...

On the subject of choosing between a good n/a or a worn TDi, I'm not sure I could hack something that will only do 60 at the top. I might not go much faster than that most of the time, but I think I'd like something in reserve. For me, I don't think a subsequent engine swap is viable - don't...

Nah. :) The best way to turbo an MR2 is to buy an MR2 turbo. As above, they tend to be modified, both bodywork and engine tuning. Tuned turbos are very fast, but need to be done right to preserve reliability. I always wanted to put a 3L Camry V6 in it (popular conversion), but the cost of that...

Yeah, there's something to be said for avoiding something that's had substantial mods done to it. When I bought the MR2, I deliberately chose something that was stock (apart from bigger wheels) to save myself from potential hassles with other people's dodgy mods going wrong (lot of modifying in...

JC, yours looks pretty close to the sort of thing I'm after, but a bit beyond my budget. For some reason, I thought nobody else would be after a Landy thanks to the bad winter... So, it looks like I'll need to play the waiting game or get lucky. Scott, it's a '96 MR2 n/a. Attached photo shows...

Based near Edinburgh, Drewster. I'm afraid 7/8K is way out of budget for me, so I'll avoid any more slaps. :) Looks like my initial budget may be a bit low for what I'm after. If I narrow it down to a 90 station wagon, am I getting nearer the mark with 3-4K?

Being able to kip in it isn't a major factor - it would be handy, but I don't want my choice to be restricted by something that may only be very occasional. I can always pitch a tent or use a bivi bag if I plan to be out overnight. Same for carrying other people - I expect almost all usage to be...

My last paragraph wasn't terribly clear... I'm after something in decent nick, rust-wise - don't want to buy something and then have to get welding or major repairs done. Basically, a tidy runner with a good MOT.

I'm looking to buy a Defender, but I've been away from Landys for 20-odd years and don't really know much about Defenders. So, I'll describe my intended uses, ask a few questions, and hopefully narrow down to the sort of thing I can expect and should look for... Uses. It will be a...

Thanks for the welcomes, folks. :)

Hi all, just sticking my head above the parapet. Used to own a Series IIa SWB in the mid-80s, and thinking about getting another Landy. My current car is a '96 Toyota MR2, which didn't do very well during the last winter (loves dry B roads, but my local streets with ice is a very bad idea)...