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110Td5



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Cheaper Alternative
Right, I know I had a full intention to by a Defender to replace my Discovery.... but bought another Discovery in the end due to thinking of the comfort too much Rolling Eyes

The thing is I also need (Ideally) another 4x4 for the dogs and shooting and general rough work... I just can't seem to get a Defender on my extremly limited budget (due to buying a brand new shiny disco).
I am looking Japanese pickup now- sub 5,000. Being the Defender forum lots of people here will use your Defenders for working purposes... and I know they are the best working 4x4 Big Cry but I cant afford a decently young one sub 5,000.

Experiences of Japanese pickups then? Navara? L200?
Post #192416 10th Dec 2012 7:48pm
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GREENI



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Get an old Land Cruiser Thumbs Up
Post #192422 10th Dec 2012 7:53pm
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custom90



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Navara d22 I would go for. Doubt d40's would go that cheap. Some good one's out there. Perhaps consider one with a canopy on the rear too. Thumbs Up NEVER SURRENDER! ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #192423 10th Dec 2012 7:56pm
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110Td5



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Thanks guys Thumbs Up


Still want a Defender Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry Might sell one of the dogs Laughing Laughing
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custom90



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110Td5 wrote:


Still want a Defender Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry

Trouble is for the budget you'll probably be fixing it more than driving it. Laughing NEVER SURRENDER! ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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110Td5



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Yes, sub 5,000 is one of those older Tdi's maybe one or two mega mileage Td5's... An MOT time gamble as I call it. Whistle Whistle


I fancy an old 4.2 TD Cruiser... Mind, i'd spend more time filling it up than driving Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
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appaloosadude



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I've got a Patrol here, indestructibly reliable. No Tax or MOT.
Post #192436 10th Dec 2012 8:08pm
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Tiger



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I'll sell you my 110 for less than 5k

No MOT gamble, I'll sell it with 12 months Thumbs Up (it's never failed)
Post #192438 10th Dec 2012 8:10pm
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110Td5



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[quote="Tiger"]I'll sell you my 110 for less than 5k
[quote]

Thanks, but considering my options still Thumbs Up Probably wont have anything sorted by next december Rolling Eyes
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Zinke



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I have a Defender but some of the lads on the farm have hilux's. There very strong and quite comfy for a pick up. You can get some good deals on ex network rail trucks and they all seem to be well looked after.

There not a defender but there not bad!

Pete.
Post #192459 10th Dec 2012 8:46pm
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Post #192469 10th Dec 2012 8:59pm
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If it weren't too small, a Lada Niva - always thought of it as the Defender's runt brother Laughing Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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Retroanaconda



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5k should buy you a great Defender!

No it might not have leather seats or alloy wheels or air conditioning but it will actually do the job! I realise that's pretty low on the priority list for some people though...
Post #192502 10th Dec 2012 9:38pm
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WWA



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If you decide to go for a pick up then you CAN NOT beat the hilux. On the farm we have had nearly every brand of main stream pick ups as workers. We always go back to the hilux, good reliable simple work horse. Better off road and tougher than the rest of the new style ones. The only runner up is the old shape L200, also fairly bullet proof.
Post #192531 10th Dec 2012 10:06pm
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110Td5



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Well I have decided....

An old series IIa to hark back to the days in the 1980's when I had one. No tax... Dog friendly cheap to buy and will cope fine for around the doors driving... The D4 is for doing major driving

Thanks guys, looks like my days on this forum are done cos I am not buying a Defender, rather the defenders grandparent Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

Good look and happy 4x4ing to all Thumbs Up
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