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LRNewbie

Member Since: 08 Jan 2021
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 26

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Firenze Red

X4SKP wrote:
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
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...

In response to the questions posed I am in the vicinity of Slough / Langley / Windsor and unfortunately I do not know anyone with extensive Land Rover experience. I am willing to travel for the right vehicle and had thought about aligning behind an AA full inspection as part of the evaluation process. If you have recommendations as to an expert who I could potentially engage all suggestions welcomed.

Best - Dave

8th Jan 2021 3:46pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Another one that's worth a look is Johnsons 4x4 in Addlestone. 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

8th Jan 2021 3:51pm

C&M

Member Since: 28 Aug 2020
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 185

When I was looking last summer I found a number of good ones at this place which is probably closer to you

mike@blackbarnautomotive.co.uk

they seemed genuine, they just went too quick and I missed a couple of good ones.

This place near me maybe of interesting

Brooklyn 4x4 in Romsey. didnt buy from them but they are genuine and have had some work done . they seem to stock a lot of ex military as well. Defender D250 HSE
Dender 110 XS - sadly gone
VW Polo
VW Caravelle - Gen 6

8th Jan 2021 3:56pm

Rosco

Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Burntwood
Posts: 1833

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Its worth throwing pictures on here for comment on any speculative purchase, and I'm sure the fonts of knowledge that reside here will soon highlight any issues/concerns for you

2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW

8th Jan 2021 4:11pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

The other place with a good reputation is Jim Hallam, Macclesfield, but you do need deep pockets! 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

8th Jan 2021 4:19pm

X4SKP

Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2295

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

LRNewbie wrote:
I am in the vicinity of Slough / Langley / Windsor and unfortunately I do not know anyone with extensive Land Rover experience. I am willing to travel for the right vehicle and had thought about aligning behind an AA full inspection as part of the evaluation process. If you have recommendations as to an expert who I could potentially engage all suggestions welcomed.
Best - Dave

AA... worth considering, but I would guess that general inspection ok... for 'specialist' vehicles... you need a 'specialist'

Take a look at these guys...
https://www.lpme.co.uk/
'old school / well regarded' servicing / modifications mainly... but worth a call to sound out.

also
https://safari-engineering.co.uk/
As above

Good Luck SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html

8th Jan 2021 4:21pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

If you're brave.... https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic76351.html 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

8th Jan 2021 4:23pm

Jalex59

Member Since: 25 Nov 2020
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 14

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

I purchased my first Defender 110 in October, which was a private sale, in North Norfolk! Although I did speak and view with Elliots in Chelmsford who were very professional, although there stock does not hang around. You may also look at Black Barn automotive, near Newbury, again the owner(Mike) there was very helpful and knowledgeable but didn't have a problem shifting stock. The problem has become finding the good stuff!
Good luck

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8th Jan 2021 4:30pm

LRNewbie

Member Since: 08 Jan 2021
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 26

As Harry Enfield would say 'Bloody nice bloke' that Mike at Black Barn.

Thanks to all for pointers to date. Have learnt a lot from exchanges and look forward to continuing my education. Hopefully there will not be a test at the end of it

Dave

8th Jan 2021 5:39pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3641

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

put a wanted add on here with your requirements and budget, you never know whom may be considering selling DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

8th Jan 2021 6:15pm

mini Anaconda

Member Since: 23 Aug 2016
Location: Thames Valley
Posts: 783

LRNewbie wrote:
X4SKP wrote:
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
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...

In response to the questions posed I am in the vicinity of Slough / Langley / Windsor and unfortunately I do not know anyone with extensive Land Rover experience. I am willing to travel for the right vehicle and had thought about aligning behind an AA full inspection as part of the evaluation process. If you have recommendations as to an expert who I could potentially engage all suggestions welcomed.

Best - Dave

Drop me a message if you need any assistance - I am by no means an "expert" but would be happy to view a local vehicle with you once we are out of these lockdown restrictions...

As others have said, feel free to post potential purchases on here for opinions. Alternatively happy to provide some feedback via PM if you would prefer not to put it on the forum. BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group

8th Jan 2021 7:45pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5699

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

It doesn’t really matter,

But

You've put your question in the Tdci section and are looking for an 07 reg or earlier, for your info a pre 07 reg will be a Td5. (As in the better one

) not a tdci. I’d suggest driving both as they are very different vehicles to drive.

8th Jan 2021 8:55pm

familymad

Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
Location: Bucks
Posts: 3481

2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

Sent you a PM Dave 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI

8th Jan 2021 9:28pm

Fat Cog

Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Oxfordshire & Devon
Posts: 502

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Referring to the dealer in question...most folk on here would refrain from slagging off but my advice, read between the lines.

You could do a lot worse that put a 'wanted' ad on this forum.

Good luck! Since 1973...S1, Air Portable's, Defender's, but only my Wolf TUL HS GS remains

9th Jan 2021 6:15pm

Benrlelliott

Member Since: 29 Dec 2020
Location: London
Posts: 25

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Aintree Green

New to the forum and found this thread post putting a deposit down on a 90 with Nene.... Squeaky bum time.

Tried calling Black Barn, no reply to multiple emails and calls. Moto-drome no inventory. Similar story everywhere, weeks of browsing various aggregator sites, no luck. Need the car by March so maybe have rushed into it. But so far Nene have been okay, volunteered to do touch up work etc, but can see the semi pushy side too.

17th Jan 2021 2:36pm

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