rawders · Oct 27, 2014

Hi there

Im Dan, found the forum the other week as I'm currently looking to buy my first defender.

Im looking for a 300tdi 90 and I'm struggling between a pickup or van back, any suggestions pro's and con's. Its only going to be a toy, doesn't need to be anything other than fun as I have my other car for the practical stuff.

Is there anyone on the forum from around my area as I would be interested in coming to look at some other peoples to see what the craic is. I don't want to go to land rover dealer as I'm not planing on spending that much or going that new.

Anyway already found loads of useful things on here and really wet my appetite with ideas for what I can do with it, any more help in the future will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Dan

blackstrat · Oct 27, 2014

Welcome!

Truck cab pickup is best for a toy.. only get a van if you need it.. way better visibility for off-roading. Converted every one I've had for that reason.

rawders · Oct 28, 2014

Yeah thats what I thought, do they have more issues around rust due to more of the body being exposed? I am quite looking forward to only having two or three seats and not being used as a taxi service

Hopefully my other car will sell today and free up some cash so I can start seriously looking

blackstrat · Oct 28, 2014

rawders said:
Yeah thats what I thought, do they have more issues around rust due to more of the body being exposed? I am quite looking forward to only having two or three seats and not being used as a taxi service

Hopefully my other car will sell today and free up some cash so I can start seriously looking

Nope. Rear buck is ally so no worries re weather. Cab will heat up nicely in winter too

Rosie · Oct 28, 2014

Hello… i'm from Bev but don't live there anymore!

rawders · Oct 31, 2014

blackstrat said:
Nope. Rear buck is ally so no worries re weather. Cab will heat up nicely in winter too

Ahh thats good to hear, yeah I've bought a new jacket swell, id read that the jacket was required. I think i will be looking into getting new front seats and think i will put a heated set in, can't beat that nice warm feeling

rawders · Oct 31, 2014

Rosie said:
Hello i'm from Bev but don't live there anymore!

Ahh cool, I'm Hessle to be precise, do you know if there are any clubs or groups of members from here in the East Riding?

Rosie · Oct 31, 2014

Sorry, I don't, i've lived up near newcastle for 16 years…

have a look here

Green Lane Association Ltd. - Home

rawders · Oct 31, 2014

Rosie said:
Sorry, I don't, i've lived up near newcastle for 16 years

have a look here

Green Lane Association Ltd. - Home

Thanks, found a hull forum but I can get past the auto bot test to register, i can't be human enough

Dan

Rosie · Oct 31, 2014

rawders said:
Thanks, found a hull forum but I can get past the auto bot test to register, i can't be human enough

Dan

There are some lanes north of York… apparently… I've been invited to go laning next year, if they're any good i'll let you know

rawders · Oct 31, 2014

Rosie said:
There are some lanes north of York apparently I've been invited to go laning next year, if they're any good i'll let you know

Sounds good, can't wait to get one now, hopefully spend the winter fixing and getting it how I want ready to get out and play next year

skippyfx140 · Oct 31, 2014

rawders said:
Thanks, found a hull forum but I can get past the auto bot test to register, i can't be human enough

Dan

If its the Hull4x4 forum I had issues with that to start with and after my account was made active and never posted for a week it got deleted and had to start again.

Welcome to the forum by the way

rawders · Oct 31, 2014

skippyfx140 said:
If its the Hull4x4 forum I had issues with that to start with and after my account was made active and never posted for a week it got deleted and had to start again.

Welcome to the forum by the way

Cheers.

I see you have the same location as me near Hull haha. What landrover have you got?

Yeah i want to get the forum sorted as id like to have a look at some landys to help me pick what i want. And once ive got one id like to do some group days and meets etc

Pikey · Oct 31, 2014

I used to live in Hull. But its such a ****hole I decided to escape. Hull4x4 forum's admin is a member on here. Martin Spamer. Send him a PM Oh welcome to the loonyzone..

Pikey · Oct 31, 2014

Land Rover Zone - View Profile: Martin Spamer

rawders · Oct 31, 2014

Pikey said:
I used to live in Hull. But its such a ****hole I decided to escape. Hull4x4 forum's admin is a member on here. Martin Spamer. Send him a PM Oh welcome to the loonyzone..

Thanks, yeah i found him earlier and i have sent him a message about it, i think they have a Facebook page swell so will have a look on there. I just wana be nosy at a few first to see what i like

rawders · Oct 31, 2014

Pikey said:
I used to live in Hull. But its such a ****hole I decided to escape. Hull4x4 forum's admin is a member on here. Martin Spamer. Send him a PM Oh welcome to the loonyzone..

haha and P.S. its not that bad, you must have been a dodgy bit

where i am is great

blue beasty · Oct 31, 2014

Pikey said:
I used to live in Hull. But its such a ****hole I decided to escape. Hull4x4 forum's admin is a member on here. Martin Spamer. Send him a PM Oh welcome to the loonyzone..

Not really what you'd call a post whore is he

I do like the VM on his profile though

blue beasty · Oct 31, 2014

rawders said:
haha and P.S. its not that bad, you must have been a dodgy bit where i am is great

Dodgy bits follow Pikey around

Pikey · Oct 31, 2014

Tis true....

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