Do I NEED a V8?
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Okay, I'm in the process of looking for a cheap Land Rover 110. And when I say cheap, I mean cheap – about the £2k mark.
I need it to be good at towing, good at carrying building materials, good at pulling down trees, and good at being abused without complaining too much. I also need power steering 'cos my girlfriend struggles to drive Land Rovers without it.
What I don't need are particularly good bodywork, road manners, fuel consumption, or even performance. And I don't need more than three seats.
But do I need a V8? While I know that even a n/a diesel will do the job perfectly well, is there any point in having four cylinders when there's an option of eight?
Mmm, V8 Hi-Cap...
I need it to be good at towing, good at carrying building materials, good at pulling down trees, and good at being abused without complaining too much. I also need power steering 'cos my girlfriend struggles to drive Land Rovers without it.
What I don't need are particularly good bodywork, road manners, fuel consumption, or even performance. And I don't need more than three seats.
But do I need a V8? While I know that even a n/a diesel will do the job perfectly well, is there any point in having four cylinders when there's an option of eight?
Mmm, V8 Hi-Cap...
You might be surprised how much 110 prices have dropped lately. I've seen a V8 Hi-Cap with MoT advertised for under £2500 (waaay up north), and been to look at a few. All were MoT'd runners, starting at £1150 for a tatty n/a diesel hardtop with PAS up to £2350 for a rough TD Hi-Cap. The only thing that stopped me buying one was the idea of a V8...
But if you know anyone selling a likely candidate (any engine), please post details.
But if you know anyone selling a likely candidate (any engine), please post details.
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