Hi,
New to this forum, but have been 'lurking' for a while. I came from the World of Freelanders, but decided I need a more traditional Land-Rover.
Anyway, I have the opportunity to purchase a 110 Td5 hardtop in very good condition, mechanically and appearance wise. Its very high mileage (170k+) and is owned by a friends husband, whi bought it from a leasing company he worked with, who supplied it as a service truck to a plant firm for fixing/repairing hydraulic equipment. It is a base spec, standard truck.
I would purchase the 110 as a general fun and work horse for bad weather, lugging stuff in, etc. However, my longer term plan would be to go on a couple of overland trips (organised ones) to build up to a trip across Libya. These trips would involve my wife and our baby (to be born tomorrow). To carry 3 or 4 in comfort we would need to convert the 110 into a 'stationwagon'.
Is this a particulurly big or expensive job to do?
Before somone suggests just buying a 110CSW. I know that is sensible, BUT this 110 is in known excellent condition and at a great price. I don't fancy letting her pass for the sake of buying a CSW for a lot more dosh and risk getting a dog.
Also being as she is classed as a commercial (LCV) she is better for my company to buy, would converting her remove the LCV status and render her a PLG?
Thank you,
Harvey
New to this forum, but have been 'lurking' for a while. I came from the World of Freelanders, but decided I need a more traditional Land-Rover.
Anyway, I have the opportunity to purchase a 110 Td5 hardtop in very good condition, mechanically and appearance wise. Its very high mileage (170k+) and is owned by a friends husband, whi bought it from a leasing company he worked with, who supplied it as a service truck to a plant firm for fixing/repairing hydraulic equipment. It is a base spec, standard truck.
I would purchase the 110 as a general fun and work horse for bad weather, lugging stuff in, etc. However, my longer term plan would be to go on a couple of overland trips (organised ones) to build up to a trip across Libya. These trips would involve my wife and our baby (to be born tomorrow). To carry 3 or 4 in comfort we would need to convert the 110 into a 'stationwagon'.
Is this a particulurly big or expensive job to do?
Before somone suggests just buying a 110CSW. I know that is sensible, BUT this 110 is in known excellent condition and at a great price. I don't fancy letting her pass for the sake of buying a CSW for a lot more dosh and risk getting a dog.
Also being as she is classed as a commercial (LCV) she is better for my company to buy, would converting her remove the LCV status and render her a PLG?
Thank you,
Harvey
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