Alex1

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I'm looking at importing a 200TDi Disco, but have had almost an impossible task of trying to find a 1990 or 1991 model. Is there a better place to look other than gumtree, or Ebay? Does someone here have one they know of by chance?

Thanks
 
Youre trying to find an older model of a vehical that is renound for rusting, and will, i assume, be buying blind?

Rather you than me!

This one was on fachook a couple of weeks back -

 
Out of interest, what does "without a title" mean?
The ebay one says "no paperwork" but the MOT only ran out 2 months ago.
The seller will have the V5 Reg document
Its been welded, but nothing about rust on its last few MOTs, but last one did say engine was smoking.
Mark
PS According to the MOT history check its done 174000 miles!!!
Beginning to sound more dodgy!!!
 
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Out of interest, what does "without a title" mean?
The ebay one says "no paperwork" but the MOT only ran out 2 months ago.
The seller will have the V5 Reg document
Its been welded, but nothing about rust on its last few MOTs, but last one did say engine was smoking.
Mark
PS According to the MOT history check its done 174000 miles!!!
Beginning to sound more dodgy!!!


Everything is different here, so it's a learning curve with how things are done over in the U.K.

Wow, yeah that sounds very dodgy to say the least!

This forum is filled with great people, appreciate the assistance!



Finding a 1990 or 1991 is darn near impossible!

Anyone want to sell theirs? :)
 
Very happy to help a cousin from over the pond!
Is it a Disco you want?
Can you import pre 1991 Defenders?
They seem to go for silly money in the US!
Despite the recent surge in prices Series 109s etc and Defenders are still quite reasonable.
An honest looking 1969 109" went for £3K a couple of days ago on Copart, and it was cat U, no damage!
Mark
 
Very happy to help a cousin from over the pond!
Is it a Disco you want?
Can you import pre 1991 Defenders?
They seem to go for silly money in the US!
Despite the recent surge in prices Series 109s etc and Defenders are still quite reasonable.
An honest looking 1969 109" went for £3K a couple of days ago on Copart, and it was cat U, no damage!
Mark

I'm looking for anything ore 1991 obviously
Either Defender, TDI Discovery, or a TDI Range Classic.

What's Copart?
 
Copart is (usually) where insurance write offs go for auction, its all online, 10000 cars a week are sold.
The 109 was just sold as a normal auction vehicle.
My mate in Estonia has just imported a Jag XKR bought from Copart in the USA, but Land Rovers on the USA site are very pricey!
A lot of cars are bought to Europe from the USA, usually four at a time in a single container!
Older MGs, Triumph, Jags from dry states are popular, XKE,s are now silly money for "barn finds".
The expense for you will be shipping, but Im sure it wont be too much, probably $1-2K
 
Use this site to check for MOT history, https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history
Copart is here http://www.copart.co.uk/uk/Lot/15971596
That is a link to a nice! 1988 Fender, may suit you?
Its a Cat C which usually means a bit of work may be required!
Cat D are usually better. But sell for more.
The number plate will be blanked off on Cat D C and B cars so you cant do the MOT check.
Dont bother with Cat B cars.
Mark
That Fender has already exceeded its reserve so it will be sold, remember to add 20% to the sell price though, its because its a "van" so it was tax except, BUT just remembered the USA has some funny rules about Vans from Europe, look into it.
 
Copart is (usually) where insurance write offs go for auction, its all online, 10000 cars a week are sold.
The 109 was just sold as a normal auction vehicle.
My mate in Estonia has just imported a Jag XKR bought from Copart in the USA, but Land Rovers on the USA site are very pricey!
A lot of cars are bought to Europe from the USA, usually four at a time in a single container!
Older MGs, Triumph, Jags from dry states are popular, XKE,s are now silly money for "barn finds".
The expense for you will be shipping, but Im sure it wont be too much, probably $1-2K


Maybe I should start exporting some stuff to you guys!
 
How much are you looking at spending? And where have you got to get it to port wise?

It would really depend on what vehicle, etc.. The 90-91 TDI Disco, don't really sell for much... Defender pricing is all over the map, which is why I'm mainly looking at TDi Range Classics, and Discos, unless a resonable Defender pops up.

I can basically use any port with my shipper.
 

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