BenS · Oct 12, 2012

Hi lads, joined this forum hoping that you can help me whether to get this or not.

1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER LR 90 4C GREEN 200 tdi fitted | eBay

been offered it for 1750. I'm a massive 90 fan but I know nothing about them.. Just one of those cars i've always wanted.

So do you lot reckon its a good buy?

Any help is appreciated! Going for it in the morning.

Thanks.

top-cat · Oct 12, 2012

sounds desperate to get rid of it. why???
offer £850

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 12, 2012

Defender Buyers Guide

Daz

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 12, 2012

He's only had it a few days???
(ALARM BELLS RINGING!!!)

Make sure you do a HPI check and check the vin/engine numbers against the V5!

Daz

BenS · Oct 12, 2012

The guy sounded really geniune (I know he's going to) but he said he just doesn't like it

BenS · Oct 12, 2012

Also, he says he still hasn't received the V5 log book yet, so how can I check the V5 number? Or is that a silly question? Sorry lads.

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 12, 2012

I wouldn't buy a car when i couldn't see the V5 but you can do a hpi check and check the vin number with them to see if its the same - if its not WALK!!!

Daz

top-cat · Oct 12, 2012

it is illegal to sell a vehicle without the v5. He wants it gone by sunday?? doubt he will have the v5 by then.
seems dodgy to me

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 12, 2012

Yep how can he sell it to you without having the V5?
How can he fill out the new keeper part???

Save your petrol mate - don't bother til he's got the V5

Daz

BenS · Oct 12, 2012

Hmmm. Thanks lads I do appreciate the input.
Just a big kick in the teeth, really like it and I won't pick another up for that price I reckon.
Where the best/cheapest place to do a HPI check?

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 12, 2012

Have a look in the landrovers for sale section

Decent landies for sale from decent people

Daz

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 12, 2012

Here's one: http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f59/1989-defender-90-300tdi-201668.html

Daz

BenS · Oct 12, 2012

Thankyou mate!

I'm not sure i'd get insured on that though?

Also whats the MPG on the 300tdi?

Thanks!

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 12, 2012

Not get insurance? 200Tdi and 300Tdi are both 2.5l turbo diesel

Contact vilguy and he can give you all the info you need

You will also NOT be buying a ringer or a stolen cloned car

Daz

BenS · Oct 12, 2012

DISCOVERY1-DAZ said:
Not get insurance? 200Tdi and 300Tdi are both 2.5l turbo diesel
Contact vilguy and he can give you all the info you need

You will also NOT be buying a ringer or a stolen cloned car

Daz

Haha sorry about the silly questions! Just proves howmuch I know.

I'll contact him ASAP.

Thanks bud!

Igloo · Oct 12, 2012

Get yer hands off! I'm waiting on the piccies, if it's good I wants it!

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 12, 2012

No such thing as a silly question mate

Daz

BenS · Oct 12, 2012

Igloo said:
Get yer hands off! I'm waiting on the piccies, if it's good I wants it!

Haha, let the race commence!

DISCOVERY1-DAZ said:
No such thing as a silly question mate

Daz

True!

What are the Landys like for reliability?

My dads trying to put me off I think.. Haha.

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 12, 2012

Reliability

Think you might get a few answers reading a few threads

Daz

BenS · Oct 12, 2012

DISCOVERY1-DAZ said:
Reliability

Think you might get a few answers reading a few threads

Daz

Is this one of those.. You should listen to your Dad sort of things? Haha

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