I want one!

[pb1695]

After many years of thinking about buying a Defender, the urge is finally biting so hard I am going to have to go ahead and get one.

I like the 90, need 5 or more seats, and am not worried about whether it is a converted Hard Top or original SW.

Having driven a few I know what i am letting myself in for, I will be doing some proper driving in it as well as tootling to the office and back - can't keep on using the expensive stuff forever!

I am no expert on Defenders, I have a man that works for us that can look after it mechanically / bodily but need some guidance on this - http://www.landroversuk.co.uk/defender/Land-Rover-... - it has had 5 owners, the last one has however owned it for 5 years.

It is being converted to 6 seats and having rear windows installed. I have seen copies of all the service history etc. and am ready to go for it, just need a sense check from those of you with a bit more knowledge.

[phib]

Ok imho it looks extremely expensive for what it is, for that kind of money I would be expecting a genuine county station wagon ( not converted) and probably an Xs spec ( heated part leather seats, AC et etc)

Probably not what you want to hear

Phib

[phib]

Something like this will hold its money way better

Phib

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

[pb1695]

phib said:

Something like this will hold its money way better

Phib

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

Thanks Phib, will keep looking and will call the Freelander Centre about this one.

LRUK are offering me a good deal on the one I had seen, and the replacement clutch / gearbox I thought was a benefit, and it has a heated screen and windows.

I have struggled to find one I like, and they seem to disappear very quickly at the moment. Not sure how much I need it but is it possible to retro fit Aircon if needed?

[phib]

To be fair AC not a must at all just good for resale.

I have had about 9 defenders now ( have a 50th edition now) all the ones that were modified bar the soft tops were a bit of a challenge to sell on. i.e. vans that I turned into county station wagons

The decent ones do go quickly I am afraid but well worth it if you get a good one, just remember to check bulkhead,foot wells and wiring loom ( on TD5)

Good luck with the hunt, its worth taking the time to get a good one

Phib

[SLR400]

You will not regret it, just take your time buying so you get the right one for you. I spent 6 months finding my ideal one, and love driving it. I knew about many of the foibles as I drove them in the services years ago and it never fails to make me smile. I ended up with a 90 tdci Puma and it's greeeeaaaaattttt.