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rookie94

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Hey guys, Im new to land rovers and have always liked them and wanted 1 sooo was just wondering if anybody could help me find 1 for under £1000 or maybe £1500 thankss :)
 
Well I was thinking about a Diesel because ill be doing alot of miles during the week and not sure on the model or type :)
 
diesels for your price range are disco's with 200tdi, you may get a good 300tdi if your lucky. If I remember correctly, you cna tell the difference between 200 & 300 with the gearstick layout, I think 200's have reverse gear left & forward, 300's have reverese gear righ & back.

Check for smoke on startup from cold, a little bit of black smoke isnt an issue but once they are warm they should be clearer. A lot of white / blue smoke... go find another. There are plenty to choose from....

manual or auto.... go for the manual

3dr / 5dr. your preference but 5drs are more desirable

keep an eye on the electrics, make sure they all work

sunroofs / door seals usually leak but can be repaired easily

parts are very common so dont wory about where to get them from

dont go for the 2.0 mpi disco, these are cheap for a reason (cos they're crap).

You can look at the old thirsty V8's with LPG conversion (check to see of there is an offical certifcate with it for the fitting / checking of the installation). pence per mile they are on a par with diesels.............but diesels can run on bio fuels so could work out cheaper, search these forums for the best mix ratio (50/50, 10% petrol etc....)

With Disco's check for rot on the sills and bodywork, generally they are ok mechanically but once the tin worm starts eating away at it then it will continue. If its been welded or patched up properly, make sure it is properly protected (waxoyle / tetroseal etc.)

As for insurance, S2 / S3 u can get classic insurance and it usually around £100 year fully comp with limited mileage. For the modern vehicles is anybodys guess and would go on your typical profiels (age, address, ncb, claims etc.)

Anyone else got any thoughts ?
 
Thank you jailon thats really helpfully:DDo you know any good websites to search on?:)And what do you think about defenders?:)
 
ah.............. little bit too far for me to help (west yorks....) :rolleyes:

but there a load of members down your neck of the woods who may be able to help "view" one with you
 
Mate im up oxford way, if your ever up this way I'll show you what to look out for. Take a look over my Disco before you look at others or I'll come with ya. Theres plenty of others out there who'll offer the same if you bring beer!!
 
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