Fact £500 is cheap IF the chassis is ok,

Fact LR's are not cars and you should do some serious research i.e drive one or two before a purchase. Especially a series landy.

This forum is full of ****s however alot of them help you out and the ****taking is the culture around here - Some newer members do go too far imo however stick with it with broad shoulders and you will have a wealth of knowledge or get ****y and leave like a child and be non the wiser.

I'll say this £500 for a decent 109 ex military is a good price. If the chassis is good then its an extremely good price. Many people spend more on a complete vehicle with a fubar chassis to rebuild on a new chassis.

P.s I know many "mechanics" qualified some quite highly in the motortrade that still do not get LR's although they are simple and basic. None would ever work on my vehicle.

Asking a simple question like where is the Vin number located would raise significant doubt in my mind that you should indeed ever buy a vehicle yourself.

Baring in mind the vehicle in question is 24v example. This can cause extra problems suchlike extra expense and indeed availability of spares as mentioned previously. Alternators, starters and all exlectical bulbs and etc.

Also bare in mind the 2.25 diesel engine is a strong reliable unit but is very very sluggish and quite an old design which in todays traffic and on long hills may upset the driver if the driver is not used to driving such a vahicle.

I have put myself out and helped you with a few questions. However I would have a good think before purchase simply because some of the questions you ask are in the very nature a quite basic and can be found online with some quick googling.

Have a good easter and if you do indeed buy the vehicle for less than £500 and it is in good nick then you might be on to a winner however I would seriously drive one before buying.

J
 
min200 said:
OH I do apologise I didn't see the entry requirements to the forum. Which qualifications would you prefer?
I thought the point of forums was to help build up communities of like minded folk whether they are new to the "scene" or not.
If you don't want to advise or be helpful in any way why take the time to respond with snide comments? Im certainly not going to give you a list of what my qualifications are or are not in the motoring world and even if I were to I don't have the address of the bridge you live und
Thank you again to the folks that took the time to comment with the helpful information it is much appreciated.
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Have you had a look round LZ?

Have you had a look round a landy?

I live in the old Shafton tunnel although it's been a bit fusty since Dr Beachill uprooted the bra

Did you notice the rash of freelanders with fazlty back doors yesterday when the sun was out from noobs who hadn't noticed the SEARCH button?

Out of interest, what are your credentials and qualifications if you ever come back?

You show me yours and I'll show you mine.

Teaser is 30m swimming badge and home help badge when I was in the cubs...
 
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min200 said:
Oh, I do apologise. I didn't see the entry requirements to the forum. What qualifications would you prefer?

I thought the point of forums was to help build up communities of like minded folk, whether they are new to the 'scene' or not.

If you don't want to advise or be helpful in any way, why take the time to respond with snide comments? I'm certainly not going to give you a list of what my qualifications are, or are not, in the motoring world. Even if I were to do so, I don't have the address of the bridge under which you live.

Thank you again to the folks that took the time to comment with the helpful information. It is much appreciated.
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I deplore the fact that the entry requirements to the forum do not include basic grammer and punctuation.
If it were so, then perhaps more of the retarded feckwits like this would be filtered out.
 
min200 said:
OH I do apologise I didn't see the entry requirements to the forum. Which qualifications would you prefer?

I thought the point of forums was to help build up communities of like minded folk whether they are new to the "scene" or not.

If you don't want to advise or be helpful in any way why take the time to respond with snide comments? Im certainly not going to give you a list of what my qualifications are or are not in the motoring world and even if I were to I don't have the address of the bridge you live under.

Thank you again to the folks that took the time to comment with the helpful information it is much appreciated.
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min200.
**** taking is the norm on here,bit like an initiation thing,so stick with it and give as good as you get.ok.tell these **** taking gits to do one.err did i just say that?????:p:p:D:D:D:decision:
 
And yep back to your enquiry, as pointed out price could be great, even if fair to poor condition its fine if you are handy with spanners and a welder, or if your willing to take on a project and learn as you go.
This can be great fun or an expensive pain, definitely do the research, dont be put off asking questions, there will be some off piste banter but you will get all the info you need.
Good luck, and always remember there will be other vehicles that come along so dont feel the need to jump in at the first one
 
I like tanks but prefer the Saracen/Scimitar/Samaritan range mysen, more chance of driving one but the Leopard makes me hard particurlary in arctic plumage.
 
SmileySteve said:
MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmm Tanks.............mmmmmmmmmmm :mil80::5bhurray::5bparty::lvhearts-151:
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SmileySteve said:
And yep back to your enquiry, as pointed out price could be great, even if fair to poor condition its fine if you are handy with spanners and a welder, or if your willing to take on a project and learn as you go.
This can be great fun or an expensive pain, definitely do the research, dont be put off asking questions, there will be some off piste banter but you will get all the info you need.
Good luck, and always remember there will be other vehicles that come along so dont feel the need to jump in at the first one
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I appreciate that thanks. I've rebuilt plenty of classic mini's over the years so the welder has taken some abuse! I used to drive a series 3 for work on events and it was an interesting ride but project wise I fancy something a bit bigger than a mini now.
If its a bag of nails when I see it on Monday I shall just keep saving and looking.
Thanks for the welcome folks ;):D:D
 
min200 said:
I appreciate that thanks. I've rebuilt plenty of classic mini's over the years so the welder has taken some abuse! I used to drive a series 3 for work on events and it was an interesting ride but project wise I fancy something a bit bigger than a mini now.
If its a bag of nails when I see it on Monday I shall just keep saving and looking.
Thanks for the welcome folks ;):D:D
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:welcome2:
Used to rebuild Minis too, loved them! Landys in some ways better, bigger, heavier but totally fab to work on and cheap bits.
If you enjoyed Minis you will grow to love Landys...or hate them :D
 
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