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| MLanfear Member Since: 04 Mar 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5  
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Hi all,
I am after a reasonably cheap Defender 90 Hard Top, and I am on a strict Budget (A poor Student) A tdi engine would be excellent, and the chassis and bodywork must be reasonable condition. I will hopefully (Restricted moneywise) to upgrade it in the future to use it "properly off road" 
I'm looking for my FIRST of hopefully many Land Rovers. Thanks in Advance, Max |
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4th Mar 2011 8:27pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101  
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hi max, theres a few on here wh are close by you.
whats your budget? whats your mechanical experience? WHY do you NEED a landrover  ( don't worry, few can answer that!) |
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4th Mar 2011 8:32pm |
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| MLanfear Member Since: 04 Mar 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5
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I could use the quote:
"All my friends have got one" However they all have Discoverys, and after driving my dads friends 90, i have fallen in love. My budget is only about £2000 to £3000, i gotta get insurance then though which will probably cost moe than the vehicle itself 
I currently drive a Jazz, but the driving position, and feel to not match that of any Defender  |
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4th Mar 2011 8:41pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101
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umm, i'd go for a tidy 200 tdi.
ebays best, go take a look at a fe and get your eye in. discos are a good place to start TBH, cheap and good for spares |
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4th Mar 2011 8:45pm |
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| MLanfear Member Since: 04 Mar 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5
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A Disco does not match a Defender though...
I like the being differnet, the simplicity of a Defender and the overall robustness. It's just a case of finding the right one for the price
Its a waiting game haha |
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4th Mar 2011 8:48pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101
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there you go...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-Land-Rover-Defe...3cb5b78479 i started with a 200 tdi, best 90 i've ever owned |
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4th Mar 2011 8:56pm |
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| MLanfear Member Since: 04 Mar 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5
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Ok, Thanks.
I'll look into that one. It's nice and close too 
I know the 200tdi is built to last, arethe gearboxs built similarly? Cause the clutch normally is replaced every 60-70000 miles if used for towing or heavy work, I assume the gearbox and engine will be going strong way after the chassic has rusted away. Haha Thanks for your help, and I'll let you know what happens with the Defender
just got to pursuade the parents now. Wish me luck 
Max |
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4th Mar 2011 10:20pm |
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| Landie Boy Member Since: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 431 
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Good luck
 1 thing, remember the timing belt on the engine ...
Jack |
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4th Mar 2011 11:17pm |
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