Buying a defender

[andyb28]

I really want to scratch an itch with a Defender 90.

Looking at 2007 onwards, so that I get the disco dashboard. I am looking for a little bit of refinement, so the XS spec suits my purpose.
Does anyone have a list of things to check or to watch out for?

Thanks
Andy

[David-H]

Andy.

If you've not been here already, check out http://www.defender2.net/forum/

A great source of information on all things Defender.

David.

[andyb28]

I didnt know about that, but many thanks I will tkae a look.

[Heartworm]

I've got a 2007 defender XS, I'm not sure I'd count it as refinement but certainly easier to live with than pre 07. The dash is much better, but still not nearly as nice as a disco if it's that level of refinement you are looking for.

[andyb28]

I get what you are saying.

It is to be used to launch a jetski and cart my dogs around. I dont do a huge amount of mileage as I work just down the road, which is why I think the time is right for me to have one.

[Heartworm]

andyb28 said:

I get what you are saying.

It is to be used to launch a jetski and cart my dogs around. I dont do a huge amount of mileage as I work just down the road, which is why I think the time is right for me to have one.

No problem, just with the mention of the disco I wanted to mention it. I've p enjoyed having it, we've taken it to France from Scotland and I've actually done a lot of motorway miles on it, you get used to it very quickly but then a very basic car does feel like luxury afterwards.