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was just going to say a series III.
I do think if you just up your budget by a couple of hundred quid more will open up a lot more choice
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was just going to say a series III.
I do think if you just up your budget by a couple of hundred quid more will open up a lot more choice
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Greetings Chris.
Try contacting the local main dealers for trade ins. Leicester, Milton Keynes, Solihull and of course Coventry.
Try contacting the local main dealers for trade ins. Leicester, Milton Keynes, Solihull and of course Coventry.
See this is where my lack of the Landrover range knowledge holds me back.
I was looking at Series III's yesterday and there is certainly plenty about for reasonable money. If waiting an extra couple of months to increase the budget to afford a more suitable vehicle in the first place then so be it.
The series III certainly has that stereotypical Classic LR look about it and if it was looks alone that dictated choice then the series III is up there with the Defender in my book.
So who fancies educating me on the correct choice of series III?
Cheers Chris
I was looking at Series III's yesterday and there is certainly plenty about for reasonable money. If waiting an extra couple of months to increase the budget to afford a more suitable vehicle in the first place then so be it.
The series III certainly has that stereotypical Classic LR look about it and if it was looks alone that dictated choice then the series III is up there with the Defender in my book.
So who fancies educating me on the correct choice of series III?
Cheers Chris
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Sit in a s 3 before bidding on one. Very VERY agriculturial. That said any land rover will be suitable for laning. Including, dare i say it, gaylanders. If you want offroading then thats a different thing altogether.
+1. If you're planning on doing lanes around the country rather than just local, traveling large distances in a series isn't for everyone.
Absolutely, although it will get you there, driving one for long distances isn't my favourite pastime, although I'll happily go lanes from dawn till dusk in it.
To be fair guys have driven these things through war zones so I guess I can cope with a bit of driving long distance in them. I suppose fitting a more comfortable Recaro type seat isn't beyond the realms of possibility.
I will look into them as much as possible before purchase anyway.
Suggestions on best engine?
Cheers Chris
I will look into them as much as possible before purchase anyway.
Suggestions on best engine?
Cheers Chris
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V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 or a V8 I mean if you really really wanted it you could get a v8
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Na Chris, don't listen to snowman, what you want is a V8 
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Its not a question of which series but a question of which model, there are more than you think.
Do you know the difference between a series 1, 2, 2A, and a 3?
And do you know the difference between a ninety and a one ten and a defender?
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Budget is gonna drive this, 800 quid will limit the choice severely
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Decentish V8 D1 once winter pricess pass. May get an ok fender that needs a bit of work again after winter pricess pass
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Im gonna say v8 as its a toy. Theyre a bit cheaper too.
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With all seriousness 
If you want a 'proper' looking landy then a series 3 or if your lucky 2a will be within reach, tax exempt are more money than more modern ones. The 2.25 petrol some say is better than the 2.25 diesel. There are 2 types of each a 3 bearing and a 5 bearing, the 5 bearing is the newer one and the better one. But the best thing about series is that it is fairly easy to fit a 2.5N/A 2.5TD or a 200tdi without changing the gearbox. A V8 will fit but an adapter plate is needed for the gearbox. If fitting a 200tdi or a V8 I would advise fitting disc brakes or Range Rover Classic/Disco 1 axles, cut the coil spring bits off and fix the leaf springs on.
Good luck with this, keep us informed.
If you want a 'proper' looking landy then a series 3 or if your lucky 2a will be within reach, tax exempt are more money than more modern ones. The 2.25 petrol some say is better than the 2.25 diesel. There are 2 types of each a 3 bearing and a 5 bearing, the 5 bearing is the newer one and the better one. But the best thing about series is that it is fairly easy to fit a 2.5N/A 2.5TD or a 200tdi without changing the gearbox. A V8 will fit but an adapter plate is needed for the gearbox. If fitting a 200tdi or a V8 I would advise fitting disc brakes or Range Rover Classic/Disco 1 axles, cut the coil spring bits off and fix the leaf springs on.Good luck with this, keep us informed.
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i'm fairly sure we did about 250 miles in yours last time. that wasn't too painful
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Eh?
or thirty with some spare cash to throw at weekend pastime?
So yeah, well funny, if you have the intellect of chimp.
Back to it, so not really fussed with transplanting in a newer lump so 2.5l 5 bearing Series III seams to be a sensible choice.
Well keep um peeled.
cheers Chris
So yeah, well funny, if you have the intellect of chimp.
Back to it, so not really fussed with transplanting in a newer lump so 2.5l 5 bearing Series III seams to be a sensible choice.
Well keep um peeled.
cheers Chris
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I've had a S2a and a S3 so I'll jot down a few of my recollections...
The 2a was a petrol. It was so quiet you could barely hear it at idle and ran like a little sewing machine on the road.
The S3 diesel on the other hand... @ 30mph you had to shout to have a conversation @ 40mph it wasn't worth trying.
Running costs... the petrol was cheaper to run than the diesel. The diesel was more torquey but they are both pretty gutless in all honesty.
Diesel topped out at 45mph and the petrol topped out at 55ish. An overdrive would have helped in both cases.
A truck cab is MUCH warmer than a van top but feels pretty claustrophobic.
2a's wing mounted wing mirrors are next to useless.
You can't see anything out the back of a truck cab with a tilt fitted on the back
OEM spec headlights are like candles and the beam pattern seems very odd on a 2a due to the lights being so close together and of course the floor mounted hi/lo beam switch takes a bit of getting used to.
If you're any bigger than about 5'6" there won't be anywhere for your right knee and you'll probably get cramp in your right calf anyway as the throttle pedal is in such an awkward position.
Think of a series as a road going tractor. The ride is... harsh... to put it bluntly!
A 200tdi swap is quite common. If I had another (and I would have another) I think I'd certainly consider going that route?
Parbolic springs can be purchased which will help with the ride comfort a little.
Can't think of anything else for the mo!
The 2a was a petrol. It was so quiet you could barely hear it at idle and ran like a little sewing machine on the road.
The S3 diesel on the other hand... @ 30mph you had to shout to have a conversation @ 40mph it wasn't worth trying.
Running costs... the petrol was cheaper to run than the diesel. The diesel was more torquey but they are both pretty gutless in all honesty.
Diesel topped out at 45mph and the petrol topped out at 55ish. An overdrive would have helped in both cases.
A truck cab is MUCH warmer than a van top but feels pretty claustrophobic.
2a's wing mounted wing mirrors are next to useless.
You can't see anything out the back of a truck cab with a tilt fitted on the back
OEM spec headlights are like candles and the beam pattern seems very odd on a 2a due to the lights being so close together and of course the floor mounted hi/lo beam switch takes a bit of getting used to.
If you're any bigger than about 5'6" there won't be anywhere for your right knee and you'll probably get cramp in your right calf anyway as the throttle pedal is in such an awkward position.
Think of a series as a road going tractor. The ride is... harsh... to put it bluntly!
A 200tdi swap is quite common. If I had another (and I would have another) I think I'd certainly consider going that route?
Parbolic springs can be purchased which will help with the ride comfort a little.
Can't think of anything else for the mo!
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