hello all. just thought i would introduce myself! i am 19 yrs old and looking to buy a defender. i have always had fond memories as a child in my dads 110 300tdi. i am looking to sell my saloon so i have a budget of around 10k. i am not sure weather to get a td5 or a 300tdi. i know tdi generally is easier to fix/maintain and is more reliable but they are getting hard to find decent ones. i currently have three i like. Two 300 tdi's and a td5. the tdi is from motodrome and td5 from a dealer, who underseals and gives a 12mth mot to the car before selling. insurance im guessing will also be a problem, i have a years ncd on my 2l skoda, so hopefully that will help.

http://pvhlandrovers.co.uk/vehicles/2003-land-rover-defender-hard-top-td5-2/

https://www.rossendalevalley4x4.co....der-90-2-5-tdi-hard-top-bacup-201709199439078

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-very-o...145242?hash=item33e08501da:g:OcwAAOSwpvZaHX~Y

any tips, thoughts/things to look out for?
thanks!

Hi Jellymon,

This might help you out, Iirc was for a tdi, but a lot of it still applies.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/defender-buying-guide.323711/page-2
If you do not know Defenders then find someone who does and is mechanically minded to go with you.

Cheers

Looking at both of them, they are 2 different beasts.

You need to define to yourself what you want from the fender and what you are going to use it for.

Cheers

i will be driving it to work everyday, i also live on a farm so will be offroad and intend to go greenlaning with my friend often.

i have found another which i forgot to post.

https://www.rossendalevalley4x4.co....der-90-2-5-tdi-hard-top-bacup-201709199439078