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Title: what do I want?
Post by: MuddyMike on September 29, 2005, 16:36:47

Hi folks. I am looking into buying another Land Rover :D  but am not sure exactly what to buy, here is the situation. SWMBO starts a new job in Jan which will involve a daily drive along a high, steep, isolated moor road. The plan is to buy a Discovery or classic Range Rover as an extra vehicle that I will use all year round for a bit of fun on green lane trips, fundays and perhaps a bit of RTV trialing. SWMBO will keep her present car and use the Land Rover on icy/snowy days in winter. I was thinking of something cheap, we don't mind dents etc but do need solid and reliable, as the miles will be low I thought V8. Does this plan make sense? Do you know of anything for sale? or have any better sugestions.

Mike

Title: what do I want?
Post by: Bobtail on September 29, 2005, 16:52:57

what about mine..............

http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=11024

its for sale on here open to near offer.. :)

Title: what do I want?
Post by: MuddyMike on September 29, 2005, 17:09:01

But its a diseasel!!!

Mike

Title: what do I want?
Post by: Eeyore on September 29, 2005, 17:12:16

Quote from: "MuddyMike"

But its a diseasel!!!

Mike

That it may be, but it'll be more economical to run on those cold and snowy days!

Sure, you can gas a v8, but is your nearest gas station close?

Just my tuppence

cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Title: what do I want?
Post by: MuddyMike on September 29, 2005, 17:47:20

Quote from: "Eeyore"

Quote from: "MuddyMike"

But its a diseasel!!!

Mike

That it may be, but it'll be more economical to run on those cold and snowy days!

My feeling was that a V8 would be cheaper to buy/lower miles. Plus with the low miles we will be doing the extra fuel cost is not a big issue. That and I love V8s :)

Mike

Title: what do I want?
Post by: Eeyore on September 29, 2005, 18:09:02

Quote from: "MuddyMike"

Plus with the low miles we will be doing the extra fuel cost is not a big issue. That and I love V8s :)

Seems like you know what you want, you're just needing us to justify it for you!  :wink:

Which I'm more than happy to do!

You'll get a better Rangie for the money than you will a Disco - but look out for lemons in both species - rear floors especially!

Oh yeah, sit back and enjoy the noise. Hmmm, how much does Nelly want for Piglet!  :wink:

cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Title: what do I want?
Post by: MuddyMike on September 29, 2005, 18:25:06

Quote from: "Eeyore"

Hmmm, how much does Nelly want for Piglet!  :wink:

I have already dropped him a hint, but I somehow think Piglet will not quite fit my budget  :cry:

How about it Neil, you want a PX for a Hybrid????

Mike

Title: what do I want?
Post by: Thrasher on September 29, 2005, 18:28:01

I can't make up my mind .... I have to tax him tomorrow - so I'll keep him another 6 months....

Title: what do I want?
Post by: MuddyMike on September 29, 2005, 18:46:19

Don't waste money on re-taxing Neil, I will give you 4 grand for him now.

Mike

Title: what do I want?
Post by: Thrasher on September 29, 2005, 18:49:01

Tempting ... very tempting .... but  I don't think I'll enjoy Wicked Whaddon 2 as much in Owl ... or I'll enjoy it, but I'll be terriefied of bending a panel

Title: what do I want?
Post by: muddyweb on September 29, 2005, 18:50:38

It's a big open field.

Besides... I just *know* you will enjoy showing everyone what that RR can do.

I can just see it now... "winner of the unmodified challenge class............."

Title: what do I want?
Post by: datalas on September 29, 2005, 18:55:06

Quote from: "muddyweb"

I can just see it now... "winner of the unmodified challenge class............."

goes to me!

He's not allowed to enter in that, it's got mud tyres on :D

Title: what do I want?
Post by: Thrasher on September 29, 2005, 18:59:38

/me rushes out to fit the HP's

Title: what do I want?
Post by: MuddyMike on September 29, 2005, 19:54:06

No problem Neil, thats where the PX part comes in, you will have a Hybrid Lightweight to trash. But hang on a min, do I realy want to part with what has become part of me for the last twelve years, Hmmm.

Mike

Title: what do I want?
Post by: Porny on September 29, 2005, 21:44:23

Always remember reading, and re-reading (and reading again) the article in LRO about the build up your Lightweight....

For ages I wanted a Coil spring Lightweight.... infact I still wouldn't say no now!!!


Ian

Title: what do I want?
Post by: Jim-Willy on September 29, 2005, 21:49:14

Quote from: "Porny"

Always remember reading, and re-reading (and reading again) the article in LRO about the build up your Lightweight....

For ages I wanted a Coil spring Lightweight.... infact I still wouldn't say no now!!!


Ian

I think its most peoples ultimate plaything 8)  8)  8)

Title: what do I want?
Post by: Porny on September 29, 2005, 21:52:24

Quote from: "jim-willy"

I think its most peoples ultimate plaything 8)  8)  8)

Natalie Imbruglia would be my ultimate plaything   :wink: ....

A Lightweight would be second though  :D


Ian

Title: what do I want?
Post by: Jim-Willy on September 29, 2005, 21:56:59

Quote from: "Porny"

Quote from: "jim-willy"

I think its most peoples ultimate plaything 8)  8)  8)

Natalie Imbruglia would be my ultimate plaything   :wink: ....

A Lightweight would be second though  :D


Ian

Na, Yorkshire lassies are the best.  If they find out i posted this i'm dead!

Piccy removed in case i get my a**e kicked by two northern lasses

Title: what do I want?
Post by: MuddyMike on September 29, 2005, 22:29:37

Quote from: "Porny"

For ages I wanted a Coil spring Lightweight.... infact I still wouldn't say no now!!!


Ian

Well here is your chance, just persuade Neil to part with Piglet, and the object of your desire could be yours.

Mike