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LRNewbie



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First Purchase - Dealer Recommendations - Nene Overland
Hi All

My first post since registering this morning.

I am keen to secure my first LR Defender 90 or 110 on a 2007 plate or earlier, budget allowing.

I live in Berkshire and am currently looking for a reputable dealer. Searching the internet Nene Overland come up with a presentable site and a reasonable amount of stock. Doing further home work and reviewing this and the LR forums it would appear this company has a 'chequered' past - particularly the head honcho between 2010 and 2012.

I am clearly nervous of making a mistake and ending up buying a 'pig with lipstick' from a 'questionable' source.

Here is were I am asking for your help in presenting your views on Nene Overland (can a leopard really change it's spots) and your recommendations to reputable dealers?

I am grateful for any advice or opinions you can provide - I want to avoid the possibility of my first experience with a LR being a disappointing and costly mistake.

Kind Regards - Dave
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Rosco



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This could be an interesting thread Whistle

I've no personal dealings with them, although their reputation seems pretty well known. And they arent alone in having a dubious past. Plenty of other examples out there.

Personally, if they are on your doorstep, worth using them as a yard stick for what a dealers asking price will give you, but I think there is enough other options out there not to make them your sole choice, or even have to use them at all.

Look at others like Marple Road, James French, etc. Again no personal dealings with either but cant say I've ever heard anything negative either.

Good luck Thumbs Up 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
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I'd agree , if Nene are close to you then nothing to stop you using them as a yardstick. Have a good look at their current stock - golden rule is have a really good look around and don't buy the first thing you see and build up your knowledge before parting with your hard earned cash. Defender 90XS SW
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landy andy



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They are one of the more expensive dealers that are out there.

In my opinion you’d be better, for quality and price to buy from this forum.


As this shows

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic75719.html

Andy

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Keith Gotts in Alton are very good.

Walton Motors in Cranleigh are ok but I'd say you need to know what you're looking at with their stock as they're not above tarting vehicles up to look nice.

Keep an eye on the for sale posts here as you'll usually find well cared for enthusiast vehicles. Darren

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camelman



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Go on then, I'll post it...

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59449...e+overland
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JOW240725



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From experience of a good friend, personally, I'd not touch Nene Underhand with a barge pole!

On a lighter note Welcome to Def2, a great friendly forum with lots of helpful advice. I'm afraid I'm not in your area so can't recommend any dealers. I've bought all my Defender privately, one through this forum, worth keeping an eye out and then getting a local mechanic to check them out with you.

Good luck! Thumbs Up 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
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LRNewbie



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Hi All

Thanks for posting your informative responses - post further searches today looks like finding rocking horse poo Embarassed might be simpler than finding a Defender 90 (07 or earlier) Smile

Regards - Dave
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Elliott's in Chelmsford are pretty good.
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Second recommendation for T Elliot. I didn't buy from him in the end but a sensibly priced selection when I went and was very happy to talk to me and help.
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LRNewbie



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Thanks for further responses.

Just spoken to Elliots in Chelmsford - very helpful Thumbs Up

Dave
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X4SKP



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Welcome LRNewbie

D2N can probably help you here... many have searched and read around before buying / joining
and if as your site name states this in new territory then read on, there are various threads listing
what to look for when viewing a used Defender (as they all now will be).

First Question... roughly (don't be too specific) where in Berkshire are you Question
A good Independent Service / Dealer may be of use to you either having or able to source your vehicle
or (potentially) to inspect an option.

Having said that you may be willing to travel to get the right one, I was surprised with the two Defenders
I've sold where the buyers came from.

Second Question... Do you know anyone personally that knows Land Rovers / Defenders
if you do (lock down allowing) get them next to... inside and underneath anything you look at.

Be in no rush... learn as you go, build a 'what to expect picture' to judge what comes up.

Good Luck... Thumbs Up SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html
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Mike c



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Another vote here for T Elliott Chelmsford. Good luck with your search Thumbs Up
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JOW240725



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I've not used Elliots, but I've never heard a bad word about them and they have some very nice Defenders indeed!!

CSK Automotive have just built them a beautiful Spectre 110! Just saying Whistle


Click image to enlarge 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
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