Which Land Rover to buy for £3K

motorhead · Jul 13, 2013

yey, another one of those "which one to buy" threads. Only this time a little more specific. So, as far as Land Rovers are concerned, I've only owned first generation Discos. But since I hate welding, I decided to get rid of my last one and get a "proper car". It didn't work. I tested different cars and I realised I want a Land Rover.

Also, I don't want to spend more than £3K (because to be perfectly honest, I don't really need a car)

So, I guess, it leaves me with very limited options:

Discovery II
Range Rover P38A
A really old Defender

Considering I don't want to do any welding and I'm not particularly good with electronics, whereas I'm quite good with mechanical stuff, what would you suggest?

Thanks.

Dr_evil · Jul 13, 2013

RKServicing · Jul 13, 2013

They'll all need welding. If I had a choice though I'd look what defenders are about and as you don't neeeeeed one. Take your time. But I will say. Buy the one you want. Don't wait for what you think is a deal if that makes sence.

300tdistu · Jul 13, 2013

motorhead said:
yey, another one of those "which one to buy" threads. Only this time a little more specific. So, as far as Land Rovers are concerned, I've only owned first generation Discos. But since I hate welding, I decided to get rid of my last one and get a "proper car". It didn't work. I tested different cars and I realised I want a Land Rover.

Also, I don't want to spend more than £3K (because to be perfectly honest, I don't really need a car)

So, I guess, it leaves me with very limited options:

Discovery II

Range Rover P38A

A really old Defender

Considering I don't want to do any welding and I'm not particularly good with electronics, whereas I'm quite good with mechanical stuff, what would you suggest?

Thanks.

Something jap

34064 · Jul 13, 2013

Get yourself a nice preface lift disco 2 got mine for 3k

jaygti · Jul 13, 2013

A mate of mine had a similar dilemma could only afford a knackered defender or a nice disco, so went for the disco. 6 months later and it's being sold so he can get the defender.

I'm not suggesting that you get a defender , only that sometimes it's better to get what you want rather than what is more sensible.

Only you can decide though
As rk said take your time

Tiercel · Jul 13, 2013

You could get a nice comfy freelander for under £3k! And they dont need bits welding back on every time you go over a speed bump!

Dr_evil · Jul 13, 2013

but you'll look like a faggot driving one

jaygti · Jul 13, 2013

Tiercel said:
You could get a nice comfy freelander for under £3k! And they dont need bits welding back on every time you go over a speed bump!

That's only because a freelander won't make it over a speed bump!

DIFFLOCK66 · Jul 15, 2013

But the doors stay on a Disco or 'fender when it rains....

Diff.

wil2813 · Jul 15, 2013

RKServicing said:
They'll all need welding. If I had a choice though I'd look what defenders are about and as you don't neeeeeed one. Take your time. But I will say. Buy the one you want. Don't wait for what you think is a deal if that makes sence.

very unlikely a p38 will need any welding & they are cheap and easy to fix

cornish rattler · Jul 15, 2013

There is not a lot of decent defenders out there for £3,000, disco's yes but not defenders decent defenders are going for around the £5,000 mark.

motorhead · Jul 15, 2013

Thanks everyone for the input.

34064 said:
Get yourself a nice preface lift disco 2 got mine for 3k

I'm quite tempted to do that, I like the way Discos look. I wish somebody suggested I get a P38A. I'll have to rebuild the garage door for a Disco

300tdistu said:
Something jap

erm... not sure I'd enjoy that!

Dr_evil said:
but you'll look like a faggot driving one

That's exactly how I feel when I see a guy driving one. I won't be seen driving a Jeep or a FreakLander... that's for sure!

Nodge68 · Jul 16, 2013

motorhead said:
Thanks everyone for the input.

That's exactly how I feel when I see a guy driving one. I won't be seen driving a Jeep or a FreakLander... that's for sure!

Have you driven a Freelander?
I thought not, cos if you had you'd know it'll drive better on the than any other Land Rover and it'll still tow a stranded D2 out the mud

Fez · Jul 16, 2013

I'd look hard for a defender. I picked up mine local for £3300. 97 300tdi.

Snifflebag · Jul 16, 2013

Other than wanting to own one, you've haven't really said what you'd like to do with it? Or doesn't that matter?

wil2813 · Jul 16, 2013

motorhead said:
Thanks everyone for the input.

I'm quite tempted to do that, I like the way Discos look. I wish somebody suggested I get a P38A. I'll have to rebuild the garage door for a Disco

ok then I will ......get a p38 then you don't have to alter your garage door and you can sell your welder cause you wont need it

motorhead · Jul 22, 2013

wil2813 said:
ok then I will ......get a p38 then you don't have to alter your garage door and you can sell your welder cause you wont need it

Yey, thanks for that

Snifflebag said:
Other than wanting to own one, you've haven't really said what you'd like to do with it? Or doesn't that matter?

I've taken a break from off-roading, but I definitely need an estate car that can carry at least 4 adult passengers with comfort. I also haul stuff around occasionally, so I need a big estate car. I almost ended up buying a Volvo 960 but chickened out because of all the bad stuff I've heard about their turbos.

SteveD · Jul 24, 2013

I think it depends if £3k is your total budget or just the money to buy. If it's your total budget then look for something about £1500 to £2000 and keep the rest for the things you'll want/need to buy for it.

jaygti · Jul 24, 2013

SteveD said:
I think it depends if £3k is your total budget or just the money to buy. If it's your total budget then look for something about £1500 to £2000 and keep the rest for the things you'll want/need to buy for it.

Yes especially if its a defender, you'll need a good few hundred just for security on it.

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