Karlos28
Well-Known Member
get a poll on the go! then people can vote and youl get a clearer answer. id say 110, you wont look back and think 'oh i wish i had a 90 so i could get up that lane' but you will probably look back after buying a 90 wishing you could fit more in. iv had my 110 2 weeks nearly now and i love it. i came from having a car before and dont find it overly awkward to drive or park.
110 all the way!
110 all the way!
landroverjack
New Member
:amen: And there are advantages of LWB vehicles off road such as on steep inclines... Take a look at this video [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGgyWoE0FR4"]YouTube - mercedes G VS land rover defender 110 - Valdisere[/nomedia] I realise it's modified and he really should have a roll cage but you can lift a 110 too!
P.S. skip to 2.30
Karlos28
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ed.poore
Active Member
Having had a 90 and currently got a 110 and Series III then the one I would always get is the 110. I (used to) do a fair amount of climbing and a lot of shooting at the moment and for practicality it can only be the 110.
I haven't done any pay n' plays but went and did some pretty tight green-lanes over the winter and to be honest the only place it falls down is on tight hair-pins, the extra length actually helped out in some situations since I nearly always had one set of wheels with traction.
The 90 we had was a Td5 and did not like it (it was an early model and very unreliable), the 110 has a 300Tdi and so far been the nicest (apart from the 3.0 TDV6 in the D4) I've personally driven.
Will probably be making a few alterations (swapping the van back sides and rear panels between the S3 and 110 to hide the boot).
I haven't done any pay n' plays but went and did some pretty tight green-lanes over the winter and to be honest the only place it falls down is on tight hair-pins, the extra length actually helped out in some situations since I nearly always had one set of wheels with traction.
The 90 we had was a Td5 and did not like it (it was an early model and very unreliable), the 110 has a 300Tdi and so far been the nicest (apart from the 3.0 TDV6 in the D4) I've personally driven.
Will probably be making a few alterations (swapping the van back sides and rear panels between the S3 and 110 to hide the boot).
ed.poore
Active Member
They're not cheap to say the least - when I bought mine it was intended to be a primary vehicle hence spent a little more than I intended but well worth the investment so far.
landroverjack
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cambolt
New Member
He's a bit racist though
To be honest though, I think you'd be better off with a later 300tdi than a td5
Beast o Bodmin
Banned
mike..
you can drive the range anywhere.
a defender is not allways nice .comfort is compromised.i fitted my 90 with the interiour of a rrc and its now warm and quiet.dont be fooled.keep the range and get a 90 or a small car to do running about when it breaks down...
you can drive the range anywhere.
a defender is not allways nice .comfort is compromised.i fitted my 90 with the interiour of a rrc and its now warm and quiet.dont be fooled.keep the range and get a 90 or a small car to do running about when it breaks down...
For my two penneth go for a 300 Tdi 110 Truck (Utility?), get the loadspace ply lined first if it hasn't been done already or you soon have dings and dongs showing through the side panels. You can then kit the back out for whatever you need, and clean it out after the tip runs with a yard brush. The 300 Tdi is plenty powerful and simple enough too, rather than a TD5 which seems (early ones especially) to be prone to electrical issues which can be hard to sort or need a specialist to do them anyway so it can get expensive. That 110 Td5 on ebay was a bit special though, probably why is was going for good money, it was mounted on FIVE modulars........
MikeV8SE
New Member
I wish I could! But given I already have a daily driver (the BMW) and a motorbike, I think having two 4x4's will be pushing my luck! I love the Rangie, I really do, but it's too good for greenlaning and too thirsty for long distance travel! If it was LPG I'd keep it, but I'm not gonna pay to fit it myself - it'd take me years to recoup the cost at the mileage I do! And I very much doubt they have many LPG stations in the Pyrennes or Morocco...!
Langers
Well-Known Member
Yep they can be had at ridiculous prices. I very nearly bought a 2002 TD5 110 at a local auction, but got outbid just over my budget by a couple hundred quid
It ended up at around £3,850.To the OP - I wouldn't have thought a 110 would be that much more expensive than a comparative 90? Where are you looking?
ed.poore
Active Member
Because they're more practical they're far more desirable - hence the price increase.
MikeV8SE
New Member
Autotrader, Pistonheads and the back or LRO magazine!
Beast o Bodmin
Banned
if you have no fishing rods and want it for laneing.get a 90...
u want sex in the back comfy then get a 110.
u want sex in the back comfy then get a 110.
instantsquid
New Member
Set up a search on eBay - specify location, age, etc. and you'll get emailed when new ones are advertised. Keep looking, don't just bid on any old crap, and you'll get one eventually. My 90 (1988 2.5TD) was less than £2K. Admittedly I've spent a fair bit on stuff since then, but very little of that was essential - most of it was what my wife calls "tarts handbag stuff"
MikeV8SE
New Member
I'll check with the missus, see if she wants comfy or uncomfy Land Rover sex!!
I'll be honest, I'd be happy with either (the sex or the 90/110)!!
khaos
New Member
Why bother with a 90 + trailer when a 110 would suit all of his needs without the extra hassle?
Because I like 90's a lot more
