90 or a 110

bluedog333 · Jan 22, 2021

dag019 said:
I disagree with that the middles seat is suitable for humans, it is just not suitable for any length of time. Put your wife/gf in the middle and changing gear becomes the perfect excuse for a quick grope, or your other option is put someone you don't like in the middle and then it is the perfect excuse to elbow them in the stomach!

Joking aside however I do completely agree with your sentiment, the middle seat is not suitable for people on a regular basis or for any length of time/distance. It works as an occasional cram as many people in as possible to get somewhere local, and that is all.

Best not get confused when the daughter’s sat upfront. Might get a visit from social services!

Psyney1974 · Jan 30, 2021

I think I'm going to go for the 90, Ive seen one I like but its miles away! Does anyone know T and T Motors in Leeds? they specialise in Defenders

lightning · Jan 30, 2021

Well, their prices certainly look reasonable which makes a nice change.
Although every one of the 27 Defender 90's on their website appears to be "sold, sorry" except for two TDCi's

Psyney1974 · Jan 30, 2021

lightning said:
Well, their prices certainly look reasonable which makes a nice change.
Although every one of the 27 Defender 90's on their website appears to be "sold, sorry" except for two TDCi's

I wanted a TD5 but the red TDCi i thought was good price. I just wondered if it was legit, Its a long way from me so don't want a wasted journey!

lightning · Jan 30, 2021

lt looks legitimate as it's a dealer.

However

Their reviews on Yell.com are terrible. l would maybe pay someone like the RAC to go and inspect it if you are genuinely interested.

The dealer shouldn't mind if they've nothing to hide.

But check out the reviews, they don't inspire confidence.

The Land Rover COULD be OK
Definitely get RAC or similar inspection before buying.

https://www.yell.com/biz/t-and-t-motors-wakefield-ltd-wakefield-8767211/

Psyney1974 · Jan 31, 2021

lightning said:
lt looks legitimate as it's a dealer.

However

Their reviews on Yell.com are terrible. l would maybe pay someone like the RAC to go and inspect it if you are genuinely interested.

The dealer shouldn't mind if they've nothing to hide.

But check out the reviews, they don't inspire confidence.

The Land Rover COULD be OK
Definitely get RAC or similar inspection before buying.

https://www.yell.com/biz/t-and-t-motors-wakefield-ltd-wakefield-8767211/

I didn't notice the Yell.com reviews, I'll have a look now. I was concerned that they're not on Companies House

Psyney1974 · Jan 31, 2021

lightning said:
lt looks legitimate as it's a dealer.

However

Their reviews on Yell.com are terrible. l would maybe pay someone like the RAC to go and inspect it if you are genuinely interested.

The dealer shouldn't mind if they've nothing to hide.

But check out the reviews, they don't inspire confidence.

The Land Rover COULD be OK
Definitely get RAC or similar inspection before buying.

https://www.yell.com/biz/t-and-t-motors-wakefield-ltd-wakefield-8767211/

WOW! just checked the reviews on YELL.com!!! thanks for the tip, I won't be looking at that Defender

Mcclegend · Feb 2, 2021

2 adults, 1 child and 2 dogs in a 90. Errr look for a 110.

lightning · Feb 2, 2021

l don't know, both adults and the kid in the front, dogs in the back

We often carried my friend and her daughter in the front seats of our 90 TD5.
The daughter was fine with being in the centre, although she was fairly slim.
l wouldn't want to do 400 miles with three in the front, but shorter journeys were alright.

Cavey_P38 · Feb 2, 2021

lightning said:
l don't know, both adults and the kid in the front, dogs in the back

l wouldn't want to do 400 miles with three in the front, but shorter journeys were alright.

i agree...

i have had 7 in my 90 pickup for about 5 miles. on the main roads...oops

had over 10 once round the farm... for about 1500m

but three full grown adults in the front is a squeeze ..

flat · Feb 3, 2021

I have a 90 with a truck cab roof and sometimes I find it a PITA just me and the dog tbh

Knappster · Feb 5, 2021

I carried 12 in my Series 3 SWB when I was a student...

but I wouldn’t do it now with my 90! I’ve become a bit more responsible!

lightning · Feb 5, 2021

There were some great adventures done back in the day. When l was 11 my dad took me to Spain and we camped for a
week there, we got a lift over the Pyranees in a VW microbus full of hippies then hitch hiked across France, which took a week.

Psyney1974 · Feb 21, 2021

Psyney1974 · Feb 21, 2021

Thanks for all your advice guys, I went for the 90. Its a bit tight with three in the front but will be fitting either 4 x Exmoor trim seats in the back or 2 Exmoor forward facing seats (can't make my mind up).
Finally a Defender owner and loving it!!

Knappster · Feb 21, 2021

Very nice!

Get some decent security measures too. They’re very popular with thieves.

Psyney1974 · Feb 21, 2021

Knappster said:
Get some decent security measures too. They’re very popular with thieves.

I know, its got a factory alarm and immobiliser, Ive bought a steering wheel lock and i clock it in over night. Once I get the garage tidied out it will live in there.

Psyney1974 · Feb 21, 2021

Psyney1974 said:
I know, its got a factory alarm and immobiliser, Ive bought a steering wheel lock and i clock it in over night. Once I get the garage tidied out it will live in there.

block it in*

Knappster · Feb 21, 2021

Good start. Get a tracker too as a minimum. But whatever else you do, I’d avoid advertising it here.

lightning · Feb 21, 2021

Looks a great 90 and being a hardtop will be cheaper to tax.
Easy to convert if you ever fancy rear windows/seats and now you
can get aftermarket rear trim panels it's a lot cheaper too.

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