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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2642  
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Yeah, its a different world - most of the people buying them don't actually go in looking for a defender, go in looking at the premium big money cars, see a defender for a modest sum think it's cool and into the collection it goes... |
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20th Nov 2020 6:58pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2644  
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Looks like paracord
Another pic. 2003 Kuwait if anyone was interested.  Click image to enlarge |
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20th Nov 2020 7:34pm |
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| 107sw Member Since: 10 Mar 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 63 
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If the 1,400 miles puts you off, you can buy these with less miles!!
https://www.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/app...gram[]=pcp |
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27th Nov 2020 12:11pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829  
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Fort Pegasus. Paras using the combined brain capacity of the Battalion to come up with that one then? Ooh, cheeky. I know...Just ‘bantz’  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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27th Nov 2020 12:40pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5851 
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How do you find a
1979 Land Rover Range Rover / 2dr Classic with only 300 miles from new!?! Parked in a garage all its life just in case or clocked..... 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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27th Nov 2020 2:20pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Is that 300 miles since it was 'reborn'? Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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27th Nov 2020 9:34pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906 
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It must be 300 miles from new, otherwise wouldn't they all be super low?
The 1991 Defender's price tag, mystifies me? It seems it was restored by a forum member and whilst amazing condition, far from original, I cant see the why the price tag? I guess I'm missing something?? James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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27th Nov 2020 9:53pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17443 
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The 80" advertised as 7500 miles is "7500 miles since a full rebuild" when you read the details, so not low mileage at all.
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27th Nov 2020 10:30pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906
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So they're all miles since reborn
 James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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27th Nov 2020 10:32pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829
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Must say, I've always wondered about this. At what point does a refurbished car become new. Our Defs are mighty simple vehicles, the only real tech/engineering being the engine, wiring, running gear and drive train. The chassis and bodywork are pretty basic.
So if someone slaps a brand new V8 in, plus new gearbox/transmission, loom and ecu, and then upgrades all the key ancils with brand new items (break kit, props, suspension, fuel cell/lines, swivel bearings, drag links, wheels etc) which would all likely be done, more of the car would be new rather than old, at least from the perspective of the primary engineering and wear and tear items, which when buying a car of a certain age is what I suggest we mainly look out for. Throw in a new chassis and all that remain are the panels and original numberplate. 90% of what's under the skin is new. So if the donor vehicle had 50k on the clock, in theory only the panels, interior trim (which might also have been upgraded with new seats, carpet, trim, leather, sound etc) and original number plate will have completed 50,000 miles, the rest 0. Why should that stay as a 50k car? Just wondering..... Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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28th Nov 2020 7:40am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I think if you renewed the engine, transmission and chassis, you wouldn't even retain the number plate. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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28th Nov 2020 8:43am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17443
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I'd suggest that it should be the mileage that the vehicle has done since first registration that matters, irrespective of what has been replaced. It's the "ship of Theseus" paradox again.
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28th Nov 2020 9:33am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829
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But that’s the dilemma Blackwolf, if the upgrades someone has made include the engine, transmission and running gear (as many have) you’re effectively placing the mileage against the chassis, body and trim. And as I mentioned before, for some the only thing left is the chassis and body panels. Yet whilst they suffer wear and tear, they’re basically inert and if we’ll looked after can be almost in the same condition at mile 50k as mile 1. Unlike all the running gear/drive train I mentioned above.
Confused.com  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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29th Nov 2020 8:22am |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2656 
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Who cares? Mileage is irrelevant anyway, condition is all that matters and if a car has been looked after or repaired to a good standard then this will be reflected in its value.
Not suggesting for a minute that any of these overpriced collectors items are worth their asking prices, but that’s a different issue. |
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29th Nov 2020 9:32am |
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