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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324  
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What are you looking for that the Series II doesn't provide? Reliability? Economy? Comfort and mod cons? That will help to narrow down what's a viable alternative.
As an alternative alternative, how about a decent sized box trailer behind your 110? 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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7th Nov 2011 3:45pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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All of the above
 economy is not a priority, nor is comfort, or mods cons, but getting the Series through MOT's is getting to be a pain in the ass. E.G. I had to put on new suspension all round last year, this year i will have to fix/re-build a wiper motor, put on a new exhaust, put in new wiring for a side light, fix the indicator switch and pay someone to sort the brakes out. Its a 49 year old vehicle that is on it's original everything so has been on borrowed time for decades (testament to the vehicle!). It would be nice to have something easier to drive for school runs and work and a vehicle you could just book in for any work and get it through an MOT. It's very hard to find anyone that will or can do a proper job keeping these old girls on the road and I would rather spend the time doing something else. A later model something will be easier to keep going, no 49 year old chassis, electrics, engine, axles etc etc I have been lucky so far but it will all come up soon! A 70,000 mile Defender might be the answer or an even younger Jap thing!
Towing is a pain in the ass, especially with a long wheel base! I have a trailer but only use it now for larger loads. Hitching/unhitching every day and securing it, unloading it and having to unhitch it to get out of tight spots at clients places  It's a lot easier to throw your stuff in the back of a truck and go and definitely easier after a hard days work... people avoid trailers if they can! A big van is the best & cheapest option but I fancied something more interesting. |
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7th Nov 2011 5:09pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101  
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transit flatbed with greedy boards
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7th Nov 2011 5:27pm |
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| alfajock Member Since: 12 Jan 2011 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 227 
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Well if it's interesting you are looking for, how about all of the above but with a 5.4 litre V8?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-F150-monste...142wt_1270 Fully Restored 89 110 CSW V8 CLS 350 CDI for the sensible stuff |
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7th Nov 2011 5:41pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
Ahhhh.....The vehicle of choice for pikeys and travellers.   |
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7th Nov 2011 6:17pm |
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| Paullr90 Member Since: 06 Feb 2011 Location: Derby Posts: 93 
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Surely the answer is a pickup trailer...
 Click image to enlarge However, more seriously, I know what you mean about being a pain to reverse in tight spots. A pickup is also a lot less likely to get stolen. My Dad has a Toyota Hylux pick up. Only 2 wheel drive but it's a great tool for the farm/ engineering/ construction projects. It's 12 years old, bought from new, never been too precise about service intervals but it's never missed a beat. It had to jump start all the tractors last winter as it was the only reliable motor on the farm. Reasonably car like to drive as well. I don't know about the newer ones but it does seem really good value compaired to Defender prices. If you don't mind the extra tax and insurance of another vehicle I'd opt for a Hylux. Top gear did some great advertising for it a few years ago. Shame they didn't do the indestructible tests on a Defender. Paul. 2003 Td5 90XS 1970 Series 11A 2.25TD 2013 Freelander 2 HSE Lux (the wife's) |
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7th Nov 2011 6:25pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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V8
Nice combo Paul Will look into Toyotas a bit more LWB hard top Defender mmm nice! |
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7th Nov 2011 7:03pm |
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| Green Machine Member Since: 19 Nov 2010 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1226 
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Now you're thinking along the right lines! Or a 110 hi-cap? Or why don't you just get a 130 and be done with it?! In for a penny, in for a pound and all that!  Admittedly, a Hilux is going to be the far better bet in terms of general day to day use, but come on, where's the soul? 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green |
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7th Nov 2011 7:51pm |
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| alfajock Member Since: 12 Jan 2011 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 227
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Agree with Green Machine.
And I know someone who has a nice 130 DC pickup for sale within that sort of budget, 300TDI and ground up rebuild about 5 years ago. If you are interested it's in this nomth's comics classifieds or PM me if you are interested and I'll put you in touch. Fully Restored 89 110 CSW V8 CLS 350 CDI for the sensible stuff |
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7th Nov 2011 8:44pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Thanks AJ a 130 would be too long to get in driveway but sounds nice. I think I will be relying on the 109 a bit longer though as I have almost sealed the deal and blown the budget on this!
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8th Nov 2011 6:18pm |
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| Buzz Member Since: 11 Oct 2011 Location: Inverness Posts: 235 
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Get yourself an Ifor Williams tipping trailer, pulling a trailer around is a dam site cheaper than insuring and running a second vehicle, for your new vehicle budget you could have the Series re-built!
Seems like a no-brainier to me. |
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8th Nov 2011 7:08pm |
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| jerseyman Member Since: 21 Jul 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 279 |
Beautiful Zag.
Drascombe Coaster? Brian |
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8th Nov 2011 7:33pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Trailers are a pain in the ass for reason already explained, it's OK if you can drive home leave the gear in and just park up somewhere without unhitching, unloading,locking etc, but I have to unload in the road (if there is space for me to get car & trailer in which is not always possible so have to block the road!...........bla bla.........unbhitch to turn around on the job, unload eveything if it is a tipper cos it will all get nicked....bla bla trash your Defender by putting eveything in the back - done that.......................................................
No, trailer is no good for me, been there done that, bought a nice boat now anyway so time to get working on the 109 for it's MOT  |
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8th Nov 2011 7:34pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Hi Brian, just done the deal, picking her up in 3 weeks
It's a Drascombe Drifter
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9th Nov 2011 3:24pm |
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