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| boxoftricks Member Since: 06 Feb 2019 Location: Home Counties Posts: 747   
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I'd go on structural condition. Which one has the best chassis and least corrosion?
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15th Sep 2019 6:47pm |
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| andydef90 Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: yorkshire Posts: 617 
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if its not right walkaway you will be surprized what is out there at a high price while service history is a good thing condition is a big factor a low mileage example may look good but it may have lived in a quarry while a high mileage example has hardly been off-road .go look at a few before buying any look underneath check its history its a pain but its going to be worth it
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16th Sep 2019 1:02pm |
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| T3 Member Since: 10 Jun 2018 Location: North London Posts: 70
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Thanks for all the advice - all very helpful!
I'm pleased to say I struck a deal and picked up my first Defender yesterday! It's a silver 2008 2.4 110 Utility with 42K on the clock. Former company vehicle owned by new and used for promo at trade shows etc. - so not heavily used or abused. It wasn't necessarily my first choice of colour, but as per the advice here I went on condition and history over colour - although I've got some plans to make it a bit more to my liking though... The list of upgrades has started... I've been a lurker on the forum for many years (after owning a Freelander 2, Disco 3 and Evoque previously and being a member on Martin's other sites over the years) but now look forward to being more active and access the wealth of knowledge available! Toby  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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21st Sep 2019 8:50am |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1211
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Looks good
 2010 XS USW
1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2 |
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21st Sep 2019 8:58am |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3287 
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Nice one. Welcome to the world of the empty wallet.
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21st Sep 2019 9:03am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906 
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^^^
Looks great!! Enjoy. 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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21st Sep 2019 9:53am |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795
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Nice looking Defender, security needs to be top of the mods list
2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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21st Sep 2019 9:56am |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2154
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spot on
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21st Sep 2019 12:09pm |
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| T3 Member Since: 10 Jun 2018 Location: North London Posts: 70
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Thanks, All.
I agree, security needs to be looked at sooner rather than later. What options have people on here gone with / recommend? Cheers. |
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22nd Sep 2019 12:10pm |
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| Devon-Rover Member Since: 22 Jan 2015 Location: South Devon Posts: 916 
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Nice looking truck.
After all what's to hate about the USW? best version out there.  Also can be found on Fb, Ytube, Insta & Twitter @4WDSouthwest |
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22nd Sep 2019 1:09pm |
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| boxoftricks Member Since: 06 Feb 2019 Location: Home Counties Posts: 747
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Looks great. Good colour.... you don’t have to wash silver ones more than once a year 👍
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29th Sep 2019 7:43am |
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| PCM Member Since: 25 Jan 2019 Location: North East Posts: 874
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Nice motor. I wanted a coris grey one from the start, but fell for a similar car to yours. Was a bit too silvery to start with so added a bit of black bling after seeing another on the forum.
Really glad i did so. as it's easy to clean. More visible and I love it. Good choice. .
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29th Sep 2019 10:32am |
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| T3 Member Since: 10 Jun 2018 Location: North London Posts: 70
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Thanks, all.
Love the look PCM - you had the same thoughts as me (I wanted a darker grey too, but went for condition / service history / mileage over color...) and my plan is to spray the roof black, add black wheels and a few other black bits... Seeing yours has confirmed my idea's! Thanks! First security items on order and under chassis waxoyl treatment soon to be booked in! Lighting will be next on the list I think... Cheers. |
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29th Sep 2019 10:43am |
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| PCM Member Since: 25 Jan 2019 Location: North East Posts: 874
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I actually had my roof wrapped. Means I can make it 100% stock original if i needed to. Was also cheaper and it will protect the roof paint from bird mess etc..
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29th Sep 2019 10:48am |
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