Finding a landrover!!!

[William]

hello again guys

im thinking of replacing my van 90 N/a for a 300tdi county 90, do any of you know any websites that has them for sale on and good dealers just so ican check out prices and see detailed piks etc? thanks xx

[martha focker]

Have you tried www.mrmlandrover.com

[Range Rover Blues]

Yeap, the link didn't work :?

[AbyssDJ]

http://www.mrmlandrover.co.uk/ is what you're after. our 110, complete with knackered chassis is from there... my dads 110 is from there too, complete with surface rust only chassis, despite being about 10 years older :x

[Dave K]

Try these people,

http://www.marpleroadgarage.co.uk/

 \:D/

[Ben]

Got my 300 from http://www.thedefendercentre.co.uk. A few others I know have got from there, and been very happy. Many are ex-utility, but they are very well prepped.

Bought my current one from http://www.silkstone4x4.co.uk. They had plenty of 90's and 110's on the forecourt when I bought it.

Cheers

Ben

[Berliner Beer]

Sorry don't know where you live but try http://www.rogersofbedford.co.uk

[Edge]

hello again guys

good dealers just so ican check out prices

There aint no good dealers... they'll all skin you alive for your cash given the chance. On top of that you'll probably end up paying £2k+ more than the vehicle is worth....

[William]

Thanks alot for the links guys, im only 17 so money is very tight but i really really want a 300tdi in a sation wagon to replace my 1985 landrover 90 N/a van, and thn i can do it all up for uni, he hopes lol
cheers

[Porny]

MRM.... offer you stupid money for your car, and then get offended when you tell them that they are having a laugh, and that they can stick their offer....
When they do buy stuff, just add a large mark up... and I don't actually know what you are paying for.  But that's just my opinion!!!

William, you'd be much better off finding some one local to you who knows Land Rovers (not just someone who thinks they do) and go looking privately... you'll get a lot more Land Rover for your money!!!

You do realise how much your going to have to pay for proper CSW???
 - and don't pay good money for a CSW that wasn't a CSW when it came from the factory.  Lots of ways to check!!!


What's wrong with your current 90.... better the devil you know at times.

Why not just save up for a 200Tdi engine, and convert yours to a 'CSW' spec??
Or if you want to spend a bit more, have yours converted to 300Tdi.  Most of the time you can pick up 300Tdi engine and R380 gearboxes for a lot less than a Defender spec 200Tdi engine.

And the conversion isn't that hard...


Ian

[William]

Yeh i know what you mean Ian, they are pigs to deal with, i would settle for a 90 van i saw a 300tdi van 1996 plate on mud terrains whch had only done 90k,also it looked very tidy and was on at £4100 or nearest offer. what u think price wise?

[J.D.]

Yeh i know what you mean Ian, they are pigs to deal with, i would settle for a 90 van i saw a 300tdi van 1996 plate on mud terrains whch had only done 90k,also it looked very tidy and was on at £4100 or nearest offer. what u think price wise?

A little pricey personally, but if it was from a dealer then it will be.

Whereabouts in the UK are you based mate? PM me with the rough location and if you are in my area (south west ish) I may have a car for you which a mate is selling.

[chaosego]

http://www.4x4web.co.uk/4sale_LR.html

http://www.johnhanson-landrover.co.uk/


ebay?

[chaosego]

http://www.4x4web.co.uk/4sale_LR.html

http://www.johnhanson-landrover.co.uk/


ebay?

[William]

Alrite mate im based near birmingham, altho i dont know whether i can stretch for one atm as im saving. However let me know with the price and a few piks etc and ill let you know straight away. what specs it got?

[Porny]

Alrite mate im based near birmingham, altho i dont know whether i can stretch for one atm as im saving. However let me know with the price and a few piks etc and ill let you know straight away. what specs it got?

Whereabouts near Brum??

Could probably offer a hand if you went to look at any LR's...


Ian

[William]

Bromsgrove ian. Thanks alot, altho i wanted to ask you this a slight business proposition ive see nthis really nice 90 everythin i want bar the engfine lol would you be able to fit a dsico engine well help me ill labour and stuff and i have the room to do it ie propper workshop and could get the engine lifting stuff etc? Is it easy enough for you to do, its an option i havent explored yet but would be grateful of your opinion. thanks

[Porny]

Bromsgrove ian. Thanks alot, altho i wanted to ask you this a slight business proposition ive see nthis really nice 90 everythin i want bar the engfine lol would you be able to fit a dsico engine well help me ill labour and stuff and i have the room to do it ie propper workshop and could get the engine lifting stuff etc? Is it easy enough for you to do, its an option i havent explored yet but would be grateful of your opinion. thanks

Sure we could sort something out...  

What Disco engine?? 200 or 300Tdi??
Not really a fan of putting Disco spec 200Tdis in Defenders... but will if needs be. They work fine, but always look untidy IMHO..

Drop me a pm if you want with a few more details...

Ian

[William]

i saw a 300tdi engine on ebay with a r380 box in, hadnt done many miles either ermmm was £1000? tht good or not?

[Porny]

i saw a 300tdi engine on ebay with a r380 box in, hadnt done many miles either ermmm was £1000? tht good or not?

Not a bad price if it comes with everything... i.e radiator, intercooler, all pipe work.

Really want a Defender spec R380, not a Disco one.  

Engine is the same though, bar a couple things.


To do an 'as factory' conversion you also need:

Front and rear propshafts
R380 Gearbox crossmember
300Tdi exhaust
300Tdi seatbox, floor panels and bulkhead adaptor (I've got one) - and a couple of other bits.

Not sure how much I can get an engine/box for, but would also be able to get all the other bits and pieces too.



Ian

[William]

Oh rite thanks Ian was just a sugestion, need to weigh up all situations before i do anything. is a 200tdi simpler to fit into a 90? As i would prefer a 300tdi or failing that better ,to save up and buy a 300tdi in a 90 thn modify?

[iianorthants]

What’s your budget? As just about to put mine up forsale, just got to finish polybush kit and fit timing belt kit. It not had to much modified on it just lift kit, steering guard, mantec snorkel and some BFG 33" MT's (also std spare wheels if fancy doing a very long journey or towing a long way) so it's rdy for greenlaning/Pay and play etc without any more expense

[William]

What’s your budget? As just about to put mine up forsale, just got to finish polybush kit and fit timing belt kit. It not had to much modified on it just lift kit, steering guard, mantec snorkel and some BFG 33" MT's (also std spare wheels if fancy doing a very long journey or towing a long way) so it's rdy for greenlaning/Pay and play etc without any more expense[/quote

Alrite mate that landy looks like a tidy machine, got any picks you could pm me? Has it got the 200tdi engine in? mileage? I just need the basic template,but a good one if you get what i mean, ie good engine chasis and bulkhead the rest can be done over time. let me know mate how much you want for her mate. Thanks

[Porny]

Oh rite thanks Ian was just a sugestion, need to weigh up all situations before i do anything. is a 200tdi simpler to fit into a 90? As i would prefer a 300tdi or failing that better ,to save up and buy a 300tdi in a 90 thn modify?

200tdi is easier to fit (straight onto existing mounts - as long as the base vehicle isn't a V8 )

A 300tdi is more involved, but nothing that bad... main difference is the fact you'll have to weld new engine mounts on and 'ideally' (IMHO) fit an R380 gearbox too - although it can be put onto an LT77.


Ian

[William]

Riteo Ian i follow, yeh i heard the 200tdi just basically sat in the same as a N/a give or take the odd bit. Ill see how much the other guy whos selling his county 90 wants.

[J.D.]

Alrite mate im based near birmingham, altho i dont know whether i can stretch for one atm as im saving. However let me know with the price and a few piks etc and ill let you know straight away. what specs it got?

1994 L Reg Land Rover Defender 90 CSW

Sound vehicle, I used to drive it around until I got my one. Only has two of the folding seats in the back at the moment as the two nearest the rear door were removed for more space.

The bodywork has the usual scrapes and dents. HD bumpers front and rear with recovery points, steering guard, light guards, 1" lift (I think, or it may even be 2"), 235 MT's on steel rims. Sort of gun metal blue colour with chevrons down the side. 145,000 miles on the clock. Never had a problem with it and I have just replaced the head gasket in it in early November last year.

[William]

Alrite mate sounds good, ive added you on msn to talk more, any chance of seeing a few picks? we can discuss the details then. Is this the 90 previously mentioned in this post...or not?

[J.D.]

Yeah thats the 90 i mentoned earlier. I know he has somone looking at it this weekend but from wat he said when I spoke to him he doesnt think they are serious.

I dont have any pics of it at the moment but give me a couple of days and I will try and get some.

[William]

Riteo thanks alot mate, the main thing is the a sound chasis, bulkhead and engine thts the main thing im after, just a good canvas to mod. Any ideas aboutthe price? thanks