Hi all
I'm working in Edinburgh and finding I'm not needing my car for a commute as much as when I lived in the south, so given I'll miss the functioning heater, comfortable seats and decent radio on a less frequent basis I'm interested in swapping my current car - a Freelander 2 - for a Defender in order to fulfil one of my ambitions. The missus has, to my surprise, given a slightly wavering consent for this but given her previous reticence I'll admit I've not really investigated options or, indeed, thought this through.
Any recommendations for a sensible model to consider would be appreciated. I'm looking to keep purchase cost down and have a modicum of reliability (it may still be needed for some commutes and longer motorway journeys for work), for which I'm prepared to sacrifice aesthetics, any semblance of niche value (I'm not fussed if it is not a generally desirable or sought after model) and feature. No kids to fit into back, so a 90 would be OK, and I've already begun to come to terms with likely hike in road taxes and drop in fuel economy.
Advice also on pratfalls to avoid - those that first time buyers would tend to make and regret - would be much appreciated.
I appreciate this is a broad request, happy to clarify any points if at all useful.
Cheers
I'm working in Edinburgh and finding I'm not needing my car for a commute as much as when I lived in the south, so given I'll miss the functioning heater, comfortable seats and decent radio on a less frequent basis I'm interested in swapping my current car - a Freelander 2 - for a Defender in order to fulfil one of my ambitions. The missus has, to my surprise, given a slightly wavering consent for this but given her previous reticence I'll admit I've not really investigated options or, indeed, thought this through.
Any recommendations for a sensible model to consider would be appreciated. I'm looking to keep purchase cost down and have a modicum of reliability (it may still be needed for some commutes and longer motorway journeys for work), for which I'm prepared to sacrifice aesthetics, any semblance of niche value (I'm not fussed if it is not a generally desirable or sought after model) and feature. No kids to fit into back, so a 90 would be OK, and I've already begun to come to terms with likely hike in road taxes and drop in fuel economy.
Advice also on pratfalls to avoid - those that first time buyers would tend to make and regret - would be much appreciated.
I appreciate this is a broad request, happy to clarify any points if at all useful.
Cheers