Supragal Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I'm sure there are some Land Rover fans out there.... Scrapped the giant yank truck idea, now investigating older land rovers etc. Had a bit of an autotrader hunt and they seem to come in TDi's are those as bad on fuel as the V8 etc ones? Is it feasible to get an old one thats still reliable etc? Or what price range do they start getting good? There are some on trader for the 2k mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey76364 Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I have loads of landrover nuts at work do you want me to ask around for you !?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I got stuck behind a line of them on the way back from JAE - they couldn't make it up the hills on the A1 so how they would manage in a field is beyond me Our series 1 rag top snapped it's chassis after many years of service Get yourself a nice Lara Croft Edition.... Or sell the Supra and buy a Bowler? Sorry that was no use at all.... I'll go now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 Yes please Monkey! Mcanny, it would have to be one that could cope, hense my enquiry as to whether the old ones are worth it and reliable etc. Lara Croft one would do but I expect to much ££. I need a Supra before I can sell it haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 My girlfriend's dad is a landy buff. The V8s are very thirsty (and many owners go for a LPG conversion on them). Diesels are much better. Both the TDi and TD5 units are reckoned to be very good. Depends on the age and model, but an old-ish Defender 90 TDi would maybe give you 20-30 MPG (figure plucked out of air from what I've read in Land Rover Owner magazine). If you look at buying one, check the bulkhead carefully for rust, epsecially an old Series one. Glad you ditched the idea of an Amercian truck: can't stand them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 lol, for some reason I read that as "old ladies"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 lol, for some reason I read that as "old ladies"..... So did I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_M Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I've had three series 3 landrovers in the past. Really wouldn't recommend the old "series" landies unless you're an enthusiast as seriously underpowered (except the v8 which is brilliant but very thirsty). The later Defenders are a different story and, as stevie_b said, the Tdi and TD5 diesels are the ones to go for as they go on for ever. TBO you're best bet would be to try one of the land rover owners forums for the best info though. You've just missed the big landie show at Billing two weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 You've just missed the big landie show at Billing two weeks ago. There's another weekend-long one in August (the 18th?), at Malvern I think. That one's organised by LRO magazine. I might even see you there, Rosie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmatty Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 If you manage to get an old (ish) rover, let me know if you (or anyone reading this) needs any bits getting. I run a Military vehicle workshop and often have older landrover parts kicking about, many of which are exactly the same as the civilian equivalent......the offers open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Try http://www.landrovernet.com the best BBS by far lol Im a Landie fan, used to have a Rangie...actually thinking of buying a 2003 Disco but want the 4.0 litre ES.. A mate of mine has a TD Defender X Reg its the slowest most uncomfortable 'thing' I have ever travelled in..they did make a Luxury version labled as a 50th Anniversory edition...they have petrol engine leather etc etc...and look a bit like the Tomb Raider Landie... Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 lol, for some reason I read that as "old ladies"..... Like I said, check the bulkhead BTW, the Landy show in Malvern is on the bank holiday weekend at the end of August (w/e of 26th I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 Like I'm EVER going to make it to a car show this year haha Hmm, ok, so what year do the good diesel engines start from? And what sort of prices? Si- was that a real forum?? I'm put off by the laughing afterwards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 If you manage to get an old (ish) rover, let me know if you (or anyone reading this) needs any bits getting. I run a Military vehicle workshop and often have older landrover parts kicking about, many of which are exactly the same as the civilian equivalent......the offers open can you get entire land rovers? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I think a lot of the LRO mag editions (every other one) have a buyer's guide, with years of all models along with price guides. Excellent resource. (I'm not on commission from LRO!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 Wicked, I'll check that out thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidd Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I think a lot of the LRO mag editions (every other one) have a buyer's guide, with years of all models along with price guides. Excellent resource. (I'm not on commission from LRO!) I subscribe to LRO as one of my other toys is a D-reg Defender 90 - 18 years old and only done 54000 miles! excellent nick - am sure I would get £4k plus even now. couldn't say that about many other d-reg vehicles and there's still easily at least 10/15 years in it yet! Not had any reliability probs and being basic it is a doddle to work on - things are just heavier. just needs a 'different driving technique' as no power steering and be more patient/relaxed with the gearbox. Hardly any electrical gubbins to go wrong. regarding McCanny's comment about slow - mine isn't half slow but thats fine for just tootling about. Though from the perspective of being on my bike or car, I'm sure I would annoy myself following me in the landy when taking it off-road getting filthy and driving over things it gives me a smile that my other toys don't. but bear in mind if you want creature comforts it has to be a discovery or range rover classic. get mega miles from the TDI engines if looked after, heared lots of quotes of 200K plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidd Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 for ideas of quality vehicle prices see these specialists http://www.landrovercentre.com http://www.simmonites.co.uk can get ropey ones anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidd Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 p.s. forgot to say drivers of landrovers (espec. older landies) are friendlier on the road than the BMW/Mitsu/Merc lot - maybe even as friendly as supra lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmatty Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 can you get entire land rovers? lol Mostly only parts, "whole" landrovers come out of a different door altogether Delivered really quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Si- was that a real forum?? I'm put off by the laughing afterwards... Seriously: Very good helpful people with great knowledge of anything Landrover on that forum and real friendly bunch too..they have a different section for each model and its free to join...def the best Landie Forum. Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 My mate had a '70s one and just a few years back he shipped it to Nairobi. Then he flew over and drove it all the way to South Africa. Nutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I have a Series III sitting in my drive right now if you want to pay for it. It cost me £250 to get it transported from the South East to here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Cool, I'll check out all those links etc- thanks guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 well were do i start been working on landrovers for sometime now. good fun if you like getting your hands dirty, as they always leak oil from hub seals/crankseals/transferbox seals. clutch cyclinders leak.etc. not slagging them off but be warned. now for the newer ones td5 engines. we have a fleet of these at work. and all of them suffer bore wash ( diesel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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