Newbie needs advice

Phill · Feb 11, 2007

Hi guys!

My first post here and I'm hoping you could advise me.
Ive never owned a Land Rover at all, but have always wanted to.
Im looking for something to commute to work, yet be good fun off-road.
Something that the family and dog would feel comfortable in, but not too school-mum (Freelander-sorry, but I cant stand them)
Diesel
Nice torque for the off-road.
I prefer the older, traditional designs to the new 'luxury' look...but Im flexible.

All help and advice is appreciated.

clivees · Feb 11, 2007

How far is your commute?
How much do you want to spend?
How fast do you want to go?
Is this going to be a toy or you primary transport?

Phill · Feb 11, 2007

clivees said:
How far is your commute?

Not far, only 12 milesish

How much do you want to spend?

Preferably nothing. I'm hoping I can get a straight part-ex with my V6 Vectra Estate worth £2,600 (Glasses Guide)

How fast do you want to go?

Im not too bothered really. As long as I dont have to get out and push when going uphill, and it can take on mud and crud off road Im happy

Is this going to be a toy or you primary transport?

Both

Griffdowg · Feb 11, 2007

£2600... get an early 200tdi 110

its reliable, big enough for the family and will eat up anything that stands in its way as its a coiler

Phill · Feb 11, 2007

Cheers guys

Is this a good deal if I can get a straight swap?

eBay.co.uk: 92(K) LAND ROVER 90 200Tdi COUNTY STYLE 7/SEATS (item 330087328000 end time 17-Feb-07 16:38:18 GMT)

clivees · Feb 12, 2007

Go for the Defender.

stig · Feb 12, 2007

That 90 has had the front o/s wing and door painted, ask the seller if it has been in a bump or had an insurance claim against it. Consider a Disco in your search aswell.

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