I'm looking to buy a second hand Defender to do some offroading and to use as a utility vehicle hard top, plenty of seats etc), and would be grateful for any advice - particularly on these points:
- I've seen on some that they seem to have an exhaust that goes up to roof level. I'm guessing that this is so that it doesn't get immersed in water. Is this correct? What's the correct term for this exhaust, and are they that common / easy to get hold of?
- How well do Defenders (espesh older ones) fair at keeping water out etc (I have a particular love of driving through fords etc!)?
- Any advice on the different models - 90 / 110 / 130 etc, do they refer to wheelbase etc?
- Anything to look out / things to avoid when purchasing second hand?
Huge thanks in advance!
- I've seen on some that they seem to have an exhaust that goes up to roof level. I'm guessing that this is so that it doesn't get immersed in water. Is this correct? What's the correct term for this exhaust, and are they that common / easy to get hold of?
- How well do Defenders (espesh older ones) fair at keeping water out etc (I have a particular love of driving through fords etc!)?
- Any advice on the different models - 90 / 110 / 130 etc, do they refer to wheelbase etc?
- Anything to look out / things to avoid when purchasing second hand?
Huge thanks in advance!