Just edited this, as it looks as if I am pished!
Go away and save some for the rest of us!MMMMmm V8 I don't have one of them. Im viewing another v8 project on Tuesday might change my mind if this is
as nice as you make out. More pics required.
Henry_b
Think outside, no box required.
What possible upgrade is massive wheels and wide arches?
Before the offroad "experts" jump down my throat, a shooting vehicle shouldn't have to walk up mountains, so in my humble opinion cutting up one of the last low mileage D1 v8's is sacrilege..
I'd buy a fourtrak if thats what you want..
How many D1's do you see on the road nowadays?
Fook all because they've either been abused, parted out or destroyed unnecessarily offroad.
Both my Range Rover and D2 could pull loaded trailers across fields on stock tires and suspension... they could both tackle green lanes too without much effort.
Before the offroad "experts" jump down my throat, a shooting vehicle shouldn't have to walk up mountains, so in my humble opinion cutting up one of the last low mileage D1 v8's is sacrilege..
I'd buy a fourtrak if thats what you want..
How many D1's do you see on the road nowadays?
Fook all because they've either been abused, parted out or destroyed unnecessarily offroad.
Both my Range Rover and D2 could pull loaded trailers across fields on stock tires and suspension...
they could both tackle green lanes too without much effort.
What pics would you like mate? I can try and get some tomorrow and send them over.MMMMmm V8 I don't have one of them. Im viewing another v8 project on Tuesday might change my mind if this is
as nice as you make out. More pics required.
diverman62
Member
It was original speedo converted to actual mileage at time of import as I know the previous owner.
Mot until December 2020
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Wish mine was ! (The installation was professional, the owner just didn't have the sense to register it.
Yea it was a professional installation and all properly registered
)If you read my original post you’ll see that’s why I put it on here for advice as it seems to nice to butcher.What possible upgrade is massive wheels and wide arches?
Before the offroad "experts" jump down my throat, a shooting vehicle shouldn't have to walk up mountains, so in my humble opinion cutting up one of the last low mileage D1 v8's is sacrilege..
I'd buy a fourtrak if thats what you want..
How many D1's do you see on the road nowadays?
Fook all because they've either been abused, parted out or destroyed unnecessarily offroad.
Both my Range Rover and D2 could pull loaded trailers across fields on stock tires and suspension...
I shoot a lot of forestry land and ground clearance is king hence the big tyres and wider stance also John the farmer isn’t just down the road in his tractor to pull you out in a lot of the areas I shoot.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
There should be tracks in between the blocks of trees.
I know, I planted quite a few of them!
Cheers for all the advice and info guys, still not really sure what’s it worth. Average d1’s with 130k+ and a test seem to go for around £1200 - £1500 so if that’s the value of it as suggested then..... I know it won’t be popular on here but with what I’ve got in it and being a good base vehicle for what I need I would probably keep it. I just doesn’t make sense to me to sell it and then spend the same money buying something else which isn’t as good and cause me a lot more work and money to get right.
Then you’ll know how rutted those tracks get from the machinery and trucks that use themThere should be tracks in between the blocks of trees.
I know, I planted quite a few of them!
Henry_b
Think outside, no box required.
I read the post, and have experience with all kinds of land,i live ont' farm
My D2 can handle the fields no issue, the idea of ruining yet another D1 seems pointless, you can buy an already butchered Diesel for a few hundred quid, a low mile good V8 can go for £2800 and up..
Turboman
Mab An Gov
I do, much too much for a 4wd. Which is why we used tractors.Then you’ll know how rutted those tracks get from the machinery and trucks that use them
Modifying a land rover is a waste of time and money, unless you want to go trialling or drive in comp safari.
You will gain about 3 inches under the axle with the biggest tyres you can get, and spacing the wheels out wide will probably make the vehicle unsafe, and both will overload the drive train.
If you want to drive bad terrain in very wet conditions, spend the money on a 4wd Tractor, a Unimog, or an Argocat instead. They are actually made to do that job.
Land Rovers are a dual purpose vehicle, with some off road capability.
Agreed mate, I’ve had a few D2’s and love them, even with all there faults lol. I’ve currently got a 03 plate es v8 on 130k which is solid but just costing to much to run at 15mpg ish hence the reason I got the d1 on gas but like I said I think it’s to nice to do what I intended and the reason for this post, if it’s worth reasonable money and can go to someone who will appreciate more what it’s is then that is exactly what will happenI read the post, and have experience with all kinds of land,i live ont' farm
My D2 can handle the fields no issue, the idea of ruining yet another D1 seems pointless, you can buy an already butchered Diesel for a few hundred quid, a low mile good V8 can go for £2800 and up..
So in one post you say I need nothing more than a standard 4x4 then the next I need a tactor, unimog or argo, I’m not here for an argument or to justify myself, I’ve been doing what I’m doing for more than 20 years and I am well aware of what I need and what suits my purpose. I’m going to leave our conversation hear as I’m only here for some friendly advice and not an argument but thank you for your input and have a good day
Hi bud sorry I missed this?? How much do you want for the disco & do you really want to sell it. They are not worth big
money as you probably know, its nice to see them in standard form but its also a good base to start a nice build its your
motor to what you want with it. Shame to make it into a shoot vehicle as it will end up knackered but they are very capable.
Ive butchered all sorts over the years
but they were a bit rough to start with so no greatloss. I do have a load of disco parts that I stripped from my abandoned project (that's another story) No v8 engine parts though.
Price I am willing to discuss with anyone genuinely interested over the phone, I will say £1500 wouldn’t buy it tho..... at that money I’d rather keep it for what I need. I see no point in selling it for what it would cost me to get something worse. I have a price in mind what I think it’s worth and I’m willing to take and I think is very fair for what it is. I’ve got it on a ramp and going to take pictures when I get home later and can send them on if you dm your number mate. There have been another couple of guys who have contacted me about it and one was before yourself so I would give him first refusal on it.Hi bud sorry I missed this?? How much do you want for the disco & do you really want to sell it. They are not worth big
money as you probably know, its nice to see them in standard form but its also a good base to start a nice build its your
motor to what you want with it. Shame to make it into a shoot vehicle as it will end up knackered but they are very capable.
Ive butchered all sorts over the years
loss. I do have a load of disco parts that I stripped from my abandoned project (that's another story) No v8 engine parts though.
Ok mate im out, no way im paying over what its worth. £1500 is a good price for it imo.
