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Shiner63

New Member

• Dec 20, 2014

• #1

Hi guys, still looking to buy a Defender but I'm quite in-experienced. Having read loads of guides I'm still non the wiser.
Which one should I get;
300i
Td5
2.4 TDCI.

I have around £11k to spend and will used as follows, every day car, to tow a horse box, and get through the odd muddy field.
Any advice would be gratefully received.
John

 

tacr2man

Well-Known Member

• Dec 21, 2014

• #2

any will do all of those , there are many arguments for and against any version , buy the one in best condition , balancing visual against year and mileage . HTSH

If you can take a person with defender experience with you , with the requisite mech knowledge .

 

MrNasty

Well-Known Member

• Dec 21, 2014

• #3

I go for condition over getting the newest one, I got a clean non abused 2005 110 double cab TD5 in October for £12k, they are all overpriced everywhere you look, the dealer wanted £15k plus vat so I pointed out some minor issues with the truck, as it's not hard to find something wrong with a Defender and started waving £12k in cash at him, done deal! Even got the poor sap to deliver it 60 miles home for free too.

Do you want a 80 or a 110, and what sort of body configuration do you want?

 

Brown

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Dec 21, 2014

• #4

Yup, it always pays to haggle. If you have the money to hand and aren't reliant on loan or finance you can often get a grand or two off, or get a few extras like a service or MOT thrown in.

 

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Shiner63

New Member

• Dec 21, 2014

• #5

Thanks for the replies guys. I want to buy a 90, preferably with windows and seats in the back.

 

BronkoMini

Active Member

• Dec 21, 2014

• #6

There a few nice td5 90 csw on the bay at the moment, but people are asking so much for them.

 

MJI

Well-Known Member

• Dec 21, 2014

• #7

Late as possible TD5.

Nicer engine than TDCI

 

MJI

Well-Known Member

• Dec 22, 2014

• #8

Drove a TDCi today

DEFINATELY TD5

 

james6546

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #9

I would say for the budget, probably a TD5. I don't like the TDCI dash, it makes it feel very cramped inside.

I have a TDi and whilst it is more user serviceable I would still have a TD5, mostly for the noise and power. Though they do use more fuel than a TDi.

 

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gregsargent

Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #10

As James has said above. The 300tdi is a great car.

I love mine and it's my only car, but a TD5 will probably offer that extra bit of comfort.

Great engine tone and more tuneable.

 

Hope_5

Active Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #11

If you live in or are going anywhere within the M25 then remember to check for the LEZ compliance as well. I think the age you are looking at should be OK, but better safe than sorry...

https://lowemissionzone.tfl.gov.uk/b/pb/lezComplianceProvideVRM.faces?referrer=lez