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RRUK
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Mine now - 2003 TD5 90 HT
I'm sure I can hear gasps of "Thank Exclamation for that!" Whistle

I have secured me a Defender. Very Happy Nice and straight, no rust whatsoever, immaculate and low miles. My budget got stretched (ok, doubled) but it's a beauty, ready for me to start tinkering with.

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2002 Defender 90 TD5 Hard top, Belize Green, Predator Alloys with Cooper Discoverer STT's, Tree Sliders, 2" Lift, Sump, fuel tank & Diff guards, De-cat pipe, K&N Filter, Poly bushes, Snorkel, Light bar. 64,000 miles

Interior is basic twill, but has a stereo. Plenty for me to do in there.

Me Likey Very Happy Very Happy



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1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol


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Post #114308 11th Jan 2012 2:20pm
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twopoint6khz



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
THAT'S more like it. She's a beaut! Very low mileage and looks straight too.

What a fun toy.

(jealous)

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Martin
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Goodo, glad you went for a Td5 and steered away from shabby Tdis Thumbs Up  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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Like Thumbs Up

Looks better than what you originally were talking about!
Post #114321 11th Jan 2012 3:01pm
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p.s, your lawn could do with re-seeding Mr. Green
Post #114324 11th Jan 2012 3:18pm
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RRUK
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Its easy to get a better one when you have convinced yourself that you need to spend double the amount. The vehicles around £4-5k were just SO shabby, all doors rotten, panels bashed, interiors just monging.

Pics taken on nice long test drive so not my lawn luckily, though I was tempted to scale those piles of hardcore and tarmac for a laugh Wink

With the extras and the lift, it feels invincible - should make up for my inexperience offroad then Laughing

I already have a shopping list of extras I want to add onto it to make it a little less agricultural. 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
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That looks a nice clean vehicle Cool
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custom90



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Very nice. Thumbs Up Will you be planning any side windows at all?
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
looks very nice, great colour, the only problem I can see from the photos is the "land rover" grille badge is in the wrong place .. nice wheels and tyres too Thumbs Up
Post #114386 11th Jan 2012 6:23pm
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RRUK
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Yes I spotted that too, will move it when its finally on my driveway.

I know that sidewindows will make a huge difference in terms of visibility etc, but for now I am keeping as is. I am planning alterations that the Wife won;t notice Laughing

So far I have the following in my list:

Replace seats with XS version, plus a matching cubby
Steps all round (2" lift makes it a real step up!)
Rear headlining
Acoustic matting (if I can justify it) otherwise just some new mats
Mudflaps all round
Seat risers
Dog guard and gun rack
Might put black chequer plate on wing tops and bonnet
If I keep the hard top config I will put mud stuff panels inside

Tow bracket, ball and elecs are being done for me.

Forgot to mention, it also has a swingaway spare wheel carrier that goes with the door, nice touch, and stainless bolts everywhere too. 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #114388 11th Jan 2012 6:30pm
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bpman



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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
you might also want to pop some security on it too Thumbs Up at least a retainagroup security markings and some physical deterrents.

did you also check the fuel pressure regulator on the back of the head ? and the oil-in-the-loom issue fixed ?

I miss the sound of my td5 ..
Post #114393 11th Jan 2012 6:46pm
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RRUK
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Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry

STOP!

Let me enjoy it first.... 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #114401 11th Jan 2012 7:05pm
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Germany 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue
A work of art - congratulations Thumbs Up

p.s. and enjoy it a bit before obsession sets in... Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #114403 11th Jan 2012 7:18pm
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RRUK
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Obsession set in when I was 16 and a friend of the family said I should buy his Series 3 SWB with safari roof. LOVED that car, shame I missed out. 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
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Glad you raised your budget, it's a safer place to be Wink
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