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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 866   
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I've owned my '92 200tdi 110 since 2014, I was lucky to find a genuine low mileage one, I bought it with 15k on the clock and it's sat at 38k at the moment.
I rebuilt it in 2015/16 and converted it from a 3 door van body to a 5 door CSW on a Richards galvanised chassis, with new bulkhead, galvanised b posts, the works.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I love it. But, you know that feeling you get when you think you want something different? I've always fancied a 130 DCPU and in the next couple of years I'm hoping to start building my own home so it would definitely come in handy.... I suppose I could look at a 110 DCPU, but then I might as well go the whole hog and get a 130 right? I'm probably just having a moment, but I'd appreciate your opinions either way... 1985 127 V8 Build Thread Series 2 109" Series 1 80" |
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15th Nov 2019 10:23am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Objectively, given its' condition and what you've invested in it, you'd be mad to sell it. I did a similar thing with a Discovery some years ago and have regretted it ever since. However, I do appreciate the lure of a new project... 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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15th Nov 2019 12:09pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279  
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If you need the rear seat then don’t. Other then that go for it. I love my 130! 😎
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15th Nov 2019 12:32pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906 
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You need both! 110CSW and 110 HiCap
 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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15th Nov 2019 1:45pm |
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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 866
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I should have added a "keep the 110" option to the poll, oops...
My 110 only has 5 seats fitted, I use the load area too much to warrant the seats in the back, I figure they're pretty risky for road use anyway. I know I'd miss the seats if I went 110 Hicap, I'd also have trouble squeezing in as I'm 6"5 and have to have the seat pretty much in the lap of any passengers in the rear as it is 
I probably am mad, but can't help but be attracted to having 5 seats AND one hell of a load space. I also quite like the idea of being able to drop a box onto the back with all the camping gear, roof tent etc like the Aussie Land Cruisers. I definitely can't afford or justify running two 110s sadly. I suppose the other thing to consider is the value of the 110 vs the cost of a similar 130....  1985 127 V8 Build Thread
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15th Nov 2019 3:07pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2154 
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extra option...........keep what you have as obviously spent a fair whack making it 'right' and buy an el cheepo Transit Tipper or whatever just for the build work
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15th Nov 2019 3:34pm |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1763 
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I'd say selling the 110 to buy... another 110 is broadly pointless, you won't actually gain much, if anything, in functionality!
130's are great, but it sounds like you've put a lot of time and money into the 110 to get it the way you want. I'd buy a trailer... |
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15th Nov 2019 6:12pm |
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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 866
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I think I'll go look at a few 130s, theres no doubt that a transit tipper or a trailer would be more practical. But would they be as cool?
 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
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16th Nov 2019 9:04pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8030  
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I have the same 130 itch, for a double cab with hicap rear body. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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17th Nov 2019 8:34pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5707 
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A DCPU, certainly a 110 version, isn’t all that practical in my opinion. I thought it would be, so got rid of my 90 for one, but it’ does all the stuff, but nothing well. Now got a 110 utility, and it is a far more practical vehicle.
I would advise swapping yours across to a utility, and keeP your trailer. Best of all the possibilities. |
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17th Nov 2019 11:08pm |
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| Andy80 Member Since: 31 May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 490  
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Another vote to keep your 110 and convert to USW and maybe another trailer that being a tipper or useful box!
Andy Working towards Carry on camping! |
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18th Nov 2019 7:19am |
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| yostumpy Member Since: 01 Aug 2010 Location: n/kent Posts: 327 |
Technically,(legally) what is your 110 classified as now? HT, CSW, CSW utility? . If it's still a HT, but with csw body, it will limit its resale value, unless you've changed log book? 'Volvo XC 70, taking the rough with the smooth’
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18th Nov 2019 8:16am |
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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 866
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I have considered converting the 110 to USW, it's still on the cards but I think I might have to follow my heart on this one
I told the DVLA when I swapped the body on the 110 and they updated the details accordingly, so it's all good on that front  1985 127 V8 Build Thread
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18th Nov 2019 7:58pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109 
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Got to be a 130
 but if you use the rear seats maybe not |
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18th Nov 2019 10:23pm |
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