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Roscopcoltrane



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is this worth it - Series 3
Hi all

longtime member of FFRR, short time menber of RRS and have dabbled in defenders in the past Thumbs Up

Reason for post ; I have been offered a 1978 series 3 88 2.25 diesel, 1 owner 86000 miles. I havent inspected the car yet but having seen it it looks its age but not in a bad way. Needs a couple of welds of chassis for MOT but bulkead solid.

Anway will be buying it for mid/long term project and guy is asking £1500, is this reasonable

Thanks in advance

Rosco Thumbs Up
Post #489723 7th Jan 2016 7:50pm
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ian series 1



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I would have a really good look over it, don't take anyone's word on how good the chassis is!

Probably say around £1250 mark if it needs minor work to get it through an MOT.

Series 3s are still plenty full, and still affordable, but they will be on the up....

Good luck

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Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
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Roscopcoltrane



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Thanks Ian, I am really out of my depth with the series vehicles and welcome any input, i am used to £1500 being an MOT on the bloody Range Rover. Rolling with laughter
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ian series 1



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You could try £1100/£1200 to start with, but if it's all there and running, you would struggle to find cheaper.

Depends how desperate they need it gone?

Have a good poke around the rear crossmember, and outriggers.
If it seems solid and the bulkheads good, its a good starting point. 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
Post #489729 7th Jan 2016 8:07pm
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Roscopcoltrane



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Thanks. seeing it again Saturday but seems genuine enough, I know/trust the chap who has just brought it up from down south Thumbs Up
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Roscopcoltrane



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Done the deal at 1400 inc delivery !! well we shall see, gut feel this one Man Maths kicking in already Rolling with laughter
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Limey



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Congrats, I hope it works out well for you. They have a few issues, but all are fixable. I'm well happy with my series 3, having had several series 1s and a 2A in the past, I think the 3 is great, it's classic and practical. In fact my series 3 is now my only vehicle...
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o4dn



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Congrats! Thumbs Up

That truly sounds like a bargain! Over here, the prices are skyrocketing even for SIII.... I was looking for one not too long ago and eventually gave up.
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Roscopcoltrane



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Thanks guys, my plan is to do a sympathetic rebuild over the next while, will post some pics when it arrives Sunday Thumbs Up
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Roscopcoltrane



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Arrived tonight, had to take it off the transporter at bottom of the hill due to snow and it drove the 4 miles up no problem, better pictures later after I have a good nosey around it Thumbs Up
Well chuffed so far


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Roscopcoltrane



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I seem to have Wilton carpet and side by side recaros in the back!! Bit too dark to investigate more, oh and a bloody great aerial al la CB on the roof, love this already Thumbs Up
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JAY BOY



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Rosco

Good to see on the dark side. Thumbs Up

Jay
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Roscopcoltrane



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Thanks Jayboy, was getting bored. need a proper project, not in your league you understand Thumbs Up
Post #490470 9th Jan 2016 10:35pm
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