Series 3 - please help a noob!

laserrr · Jan 18, 2014

I've always been a fan of land rovers but I am a noob when it comes to all the different shapes, sizes, models etc.

I've wanted a landy like this (pic 1)

The one in the pic is on ebay now but a bit out of my price range and I'm after more of a project.

I've settled on a 3 series mainly for insurance reasons but looking on ebay I've come across models that look more like this (pic 2)

The grill placement on the first pic I love! The placement in pic 2 one not so much, is the first landy modified or is that a slightly different model?

If it is modified how hard is it to do a modification like that?

Also is there a landy that could be cheaper on insurance? I'm only 17 and the 3 series is the cheapest I have come across so far

Thanks in advance

blue beasty · Jan 18, 2014

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f6/what-series-yawl-got-56680.html

Learn the difference between models and be very wary of anything that has been 'heavily modified' as it may be a ringer

wickford90 · Jan 18, 2014

1st bit of advise is do some home work, there are so many options and price variants. Defenders will probably be more expensive than a series, how competent at spannering are you, do you enjoy working on motors have you got the funds, loads to take into consideration before you buy.

laserrr · Jan 18, 2014

wickford90 said:
1st bit of advise is do some home work, there are so many options and price variants. Defenders will probably be more expensive than a series, how competent at spannering are you, do you enjoy working on motors have you got the funds, loads to take into consideration before you buy.

I've been doing a bit of homework but like you said there is just so much out there!

I've restored cars before and have got some welding experience. My biggest problem now is finding the right landy!

oxides · Jan 18, 2014

The first one looks a bit like a 90/S3 cross with some heavy mods done to it which always run the risk of making your registration and insurance illegal. It's likely to push your insurance costs up anyway. The second one looks a lot more "standard". Ideally a S3 should still be on leaf springs and with its original engine type but a lot of engine replacements don't seem to change the insurance a lot, but beware of extra costs of the V8.

Spyderman · Jan 18, 2014

Go for the Series, I bought my lad one when he passed his test at 17, insurance was £660, Defender insurance is way more. Series are easy to work on and parts are very cheap.

wickford90 · Jan 18, 2014

laserrr said:
I've been doing a bit of homework but like you said there is just so much out there!

I've restored cars before and have got some welding experience. My biggest problem now is finding the right landy!

As spyderman says series is your best bet, but definitely go for a drive in one before you buy, they are an acquired taste and not for everyone. slow, noisy , vague steering if not up too scratch, brakes iffy.

Spyderman · Jan 18, 2014

You learn to drive properly though in a Series, my lad is now 24 never had an accident, now drives a BMW 3.0L Z4 Coupe, insurance less than £900 fully comp.

laserrr · Jan 18, 2014

Spyderman said:
Go for the Series, I bought my lad one when he passed his test at 17, insurance was £660, Defender insurance is way more. Series are easy to work on and parts are very cheap.

£660?! how long ago was this? i'm looking at £1800 and thats cheap!

but yes, defender insurance is still a lot more!

laserrr · Jan 18, 2014

wickford90 said:
As spyderman says series is your best bet, but definitely go for a drive in one before you buy, they are an acquired taste and not for everyone. slow, noisy , vague steering if not up too scratch, brakes iffy.

I love loud slow and uncomfortable people don't want lifts all the time then!

A mate of mine had a classic mini, not at all similar but the noise and comfort was horrible but I didn't mind that

Spyderman · Jan 19, 2014

laserrr said:
£660?! how long ago was this? i'm looking at £1800 and thats cheap!

but yes, defender insurance is still a lot more!

7 years

Dr_evil · Jan 19, 2014

First one is a coiler

uke: and it looks hideous! Second one is the one you want!

honolulujoe · Jan 20, 2014

+1, I wish people wouldn't do suspension lifts, they look stupid on any car imho

samc88 · Jan 20, 2014

honolulujoe said:
+1, I wish people wouldn't do suspension lifts, they look stupid on any car imho

I've got a 2" lift with the paras on my s3

With a sxet of 750s on it it looks just right

Dr_evil · Jan 20, 2014

I has a set of paras plus military shackles and it looks right with 35's

ben waine · Jan 20, 2014

In my opinion a lift only looks bad with tiny wheels ! Why lift 2" and leave 600x16's on!

Spyderman · Jan 21, 2014

Dr_evil said:
I has a set of paras plus military shackles and it looks right with 35's

I have a set of paras plus military shackles and it looks right with 37's

honolulujoe · Jan 22, 2014

maybe I have just seen too many massive lifts with tiny wheels then

Spyderman · Jan 22, 2014

honolulujoe said:
+1, I wish people wouldn't do suspension lifts, they look stupid on any car imho

Tyres are way too small in the first picture for such an extreme lift.

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