Just bought a Defender :-)

[Droptheclutch]

Hi All,

Just bought a '98 Defender 110 300Tdi, in blue, and with only 67800 miles on the clock and service history you would not imagine. The 1st owner ('98 - 2005) kept a log of every trip and every diesel fill, mpg, every niggle, issue and subsequent sorting of said! It's brilliant!

I look forward to getting off road ASAP and hopefully meeting some of you too.

Cheers,

DTC

PS - Big thanks to Andy of AJS for the FREE advice - nice one!

[defender50th]

Very nice original looking defender Great find as they are getting hard to find like that, just make sure you got some security on it

[Angry Sheep]

That is very smart

[BLUETHUNDER]

Very nice.What sort of monety did you give for it.From the pics it look s a nice genuine example.I have started to look at 110,but at the moment i'm looking to aquire another special. A 90 Tomb raider.

[Droptheclutch]

Thanks guys :-)

I love it. Such a great driving position and view! Also, I find it very relaxing to drive as it is not a vehicle in which to 'press on'. You have to chill.

As always, I have a list of mods that will start next week. LOL...

[Sheriff JWPepper]

Lovely machine, it's one of the all time great designs, always promised myself I'd buy one someday.

[Droptheclutch]

Sheriff JWPepper said:

Lovely machine, it's one of the all time great designs, always promised myself I'd buy one someday.

Thanks, and I agree.

You know the LR ad/mantra you see stickered all over...

One Life - Live It

Go on, treat yourself. Get a 300Tdi Defender 90/110! :-)

[JCW_Matt]

Very Nice! Enjoy!

[neil-f]

Looks very tidy hope you do many happy miles

[Ramthorne]

Looks like a good find, don't they look so much better in good, original condition than with a snorkel and chequer plate everywhere!

[Sheriff JWPepper]

Ramthorne said:

Looks like a good find, don't they look so much better in good, original condition than with a snorkel and chequer plate everywhere!

[300bhp/ton]

Very nice

Get a bigger intercooler fitted and the injector pump tweaked - you seriously won't believe the difference in performance.

I got mine from Allisport and would recommend them.

[Andy Sargeant]

Thats a very nice Defender, you beat me to it.

Andy.

[Droptheclutch]

Andy Sargeant said:

Thats a very nice Defender, you beat me to it.

Andy.

Thanks, Andy.

I didn't know you had your eye on it too! *wipes sweat from brow*
We need to talk some more so you can make some money out of me!
Needs -
snorkel
chequer plate
bull bars
full lenght roof rack
uprated standard lights
spot lights
injector pump tweaked
a capable off road driver
and my bank balance lightened more

ETA - rock sliders are needed too!

Edited by Droptheclutch on Wednesday 1st April 18:56

[Sheriff JWPepper]

Please don't bdise it.

[Droptheclutch]

Sheriff JWPepper said:

Please don't bdise it.

Excuse me?

What do you mean, exactly?

[Sheriff JWPepper]

Only that you have a real beauty there, be a shame to spoil the original looks with too much addenda.

[Droptheclutch]

Sheriff JWPepper said:

Only that you have a real beauty there, be a shame to spoil the original looks with too much addenda.

It is a real beauty, indeed.

However, I intend to use it as it's makers intended, unlike the 1st two owners that did nothing but tow a caravan with it (it's never been off road).

Anything that gets done to the Def will be done properly and for Functionality’s sake, not the appearance.

If I post that I'm fitting a body kit, big rear wing, smoked glass, lexus styleee lights, a big 'zorst', 20 inch rims and some wikkid ICE, please feel free to chastise me!

[BLUETHUNDER]

Droptheclutch said:

Sheriff JWPepper said:

Only that you have a real beauty there, be a shame to spoil the original looks with too much addenda.

It is a real beauty, indeed.

However, I intend to use it as it's makers intended, unlike the 1st two owners that did nothing but tow a caravan with it (it's never been off road).

Anything that gets done to the Def will be done properly and for Functionality’s sake, not the appearance.

If I post that I'm fitting a body kit, big rear wing, smoked glass, lexus styleee lights, a big 'zorst', 20 inch rims and some wikkid ICE, please feel free to chastise me!

Its already been done..................

[Droptheclutch]

Those wheels & tyres would be great off road...

Not my cup of tea.

Each to there own though, and all that.