Doug
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Registered: 8th Oct 03
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I'm looking at a tow car now and the defenders just hold their value too much. Seems mental paying 10k for an old car that is bound to cost a few grand in parts over the course of ownership.
Mitsubishi Shogun gets my vote. Family have had them for as long as I can remember and always reliable.
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Chris x
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Registered: 11th Sep 08
Location: Bexhill
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
Don't think i would want to spend more than 6k on e. You could easy spend that again replacing a few bits.
Twat!
They cost fuck all to fix!
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Not sure if Defenders are different but I found bits for my Disco quite expensive. Its needed a prop, some switchgear and it'll be wanting a hub soon. They're all proper money for an old car, even used.
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Andrew
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Registered: 5th May 04
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Twat? 
I actually meant changing things such as modern headlights and so on..
I'd love a defender  Would have to be my daily but i currently do too many miles for this.
[Edited on 05-01-2014 by Andrew]
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Chris x
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Registered: 11th Sep 08
Location: Bexhill
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Why does it need a prop Ian? UJ gone?
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Chris x
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
Twat?
I actually meant changing things such as modern headlights and so on..
I'd love a defender Would have to be my daily but i currently do too many miles for this.
[Edited on 05-01-2014 by Andrew]
Headlights?
You wouldn't want one as a daily, mine as a 2nd car was bad enough. Done a few up and always found the parts cheap - new and 2nd hand.
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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Would just fit snorkel and diff breathers
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chrisritch
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Registered: 2nd Sep 08
Location: Northants Drives: V40
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I see Steve as more of a Freelander person
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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I emailed that guy with the defender that was way to cheap to be true, just out of curiosity to see the scam, this is what I got
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Sorry for late answer. First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my car. I've almost reached an agreement with a local potential buyer. Unfortunately, it looks like there are some problems and he doesn't have all the money to pay, for the moment. The car is still available for sale, it is in extremely good condition,100% HPI Clear, full service history. Currently I am on a business trip to Italy and will have to stay here for about 6 months (this is why I am selling the car for a low price and I am looking for a fast sale to finance the Italian project ) .I left the car in Wallace Transport custody ( www.wallace-transport.co.uk ) and they will handle the sale for me. The V5 log book is already signed on my behalf, the car will come with 2 keys, all service records and previous MOT's. Wallace Transport will deliver the car directly to your home address and I will pay all delivery expenses.
If you are interested in purchasing the car just contact Wallace Transport department that handles the sale directly at: info@wallace-transport.co.uk and they will assist you with any questions you might have regarding the transaction
PS When contacting the Wallace Transport please specify my name ( Elise Dixon ) and the car make and model
Many Thanks ,
Elise
Can someone point out the scam cheers
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evilrob
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Registered: 16th Mar 12
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
I emailed that guy with the defender that was way to cheap to be true, just out of curiosity to see the scam, this is what I got
quote:
Sorry for late answer. First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my car. I've almost reached an agreement with a local potential buyer. Unfortunately, it looks like there are some problems and he doesn't have all the money to pay, for the moment. The car is still available for sale, it is in extremely good condition,100% HPI Clear, full service history. Currently I am on a business trip to Italy and will have to stay here for about 6 months (this is why I am selling the car for a low price and I am looking for a fast sale to finance the Italian project ) .I left the car in Wallace Transport custody ( www.wallace-transport.co.uk ) and they will handle the sale for me. The V5 log book is already signed on my behalf, the car will come with 2 keys, all service records and previous MOT's. Wallace Transport will deliver the car directly to your home address and I will pay all delivery expenses.
If you are interested in purchasing the car just contact Wallace Transport department that handles the sale directly at: info@wallace-transport.co.uk and they will assist you with any questions you might have regarding the transaction
PS When contacting the Wallace Transport please specify my name ( Elise Dixon ) and the car make and model
Many Thanks ,
Elise
Can someone point out the scam cheers
Seems legit.
Oh, apart from the company incorporation date and director names:
Companies house:
"Company" website:
And the domain was only registered on 16th December:
[Edited on 05-01-2014 by evilrob]
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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Who can give me the quick run down then of all the permiatations of Defenders.
90, 110, 130 etc and TDI5...what does it all mean??
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
Location: West Yorkshire
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90, 110, 130 is wheelbase length in inches.
Engines that you'll be looking at are 200 and 300tdi ' s and maybe td5.
300 is what I'd go for. Minimal electrical woes and more refined than the 200. Still slow but with a fmic and fuel pump tweaks it'll go alright.
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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From what I gather I think I prefer the 90 in terms of shape
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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I drive a 90 TDI regularly and they are awful to drive. Driving position is horrendous, get a bad back if you spend any length of time in it, it costs a lot in parts and always seems to be something up with it. The panels gaps around the doors are a joke as is the heater. I only use it because it tows a trailer better than anything else I have access to. Driven a 90 TD5 a few times and they aren't a lot better. They just sound nicer
[Edited on 06-01-2014 by mwg]
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willay
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Registered: 10th Nov 02
Location: Roydon, Essex
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quote:
Originally posted by Wrighty_1988
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Originally posted by willay
Currently driving a LPG Jeep Cherokee XJ 4ltr, stinks of mould and has Old Car Issues
Is it any good though?. Liking how cheap they are as you can just not give a fudge about it.
Cheap and big, lots of issues documented by americans on various forums
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chrisritch
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Registered: 2nd Sep 08
Location: Northants Drives: V40
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I'd love a TD90 Defender
Don't care how shit they are or how uncomfortable. Would be grand for driving around the farm fields in the winter and we have some awesome by-ways round by us
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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They are good for not having to care about. Scraping along hedges, throwing bales in the back and generally getting shit up. But they aren't as good off road as you imagine they might be. In a field at this time of year once the tread blocks are full of mud you're sat there spinning
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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My brother used to have a Nissan Terrano and it was much better off road in our experience of the 2. Standard v standard
[Edited on 06-01-2014 by mwg]
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chrisritch
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Registered: 2nd Sep 08
Location: Northants Drives: V40
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They also seem stupid expensive for what you get
Best off roader I have driven so far has actualy been a Shogun
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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What I like about the defender is its straight to the point, no fancy crap and is pure function, im not after a daily drive.
Im not writing the other suggestions off, but everything else just seems full of fancy pointless plastic body mouldings etc
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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Have you seen the Milner LRM-1?
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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Fancy plastic mouldings wont be an issue for driving through a bit of flood water and snow
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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ur fucking me off
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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you're fucking everyone else off buying cars that you hardly use
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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