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Richbyname

Member

• Jun 7, 2014

• #1

Hi All
I'd value your opinions on this;
Land Rover Defender 110 300 Tdi Automatic CSW | eBay

Is the screen surround a difficult fix?
How about that leaky fuel tank?
Auto OK? My wife really needs an auto 'cos she has a dodgy arm.
And what about the price?

Looking forward to hearing what you think.
Cheers
Rich

 

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Chr1s

Well-Known Member

• Jun 7, 2014

• #2

That looks massively overpriced to me. £8k for a Cat C vehicle??

Galv chassis is a big plus but I wouldn't pay more than £6k for it as it stands.

 

bigvinnie

Active Member

• Jun 7, 2014

• #3

Nice looking vehicle and if it has all the history and recipts its worth a look. However the chequred plating is going to be hidding rust, especially round the rear door c-pillars. 300tdis seem to be warrenting high money now. I paid 8 grand for my csw last january and have spent an other 3 since then on repairs.....take someone with you if your unsure

 

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samcoombes

Active Member

• Jun 7, 2014

• #4

I paid 3.5k for my '96 110csw with 130k.

Ok it needs tidying a bit, but no more than about £500 worth.

Expensive IMO

 

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Richbyname

Member

• Jun 7, 2014

• #5

Thanks gents. Trouble is we need an auto and they seem a rare as rocking horse....
Offered the guy £6.5k but he wants to let the ad run. If anyone else hears of a 110 300tdi with 11 (or 12) seats and an auto box I'm your man.

 

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Chr1s

Well-Known Member

• Jun 7, 2014

• #6

Have you considered buying a cheaper manual and converting it to auto?

 

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Chr1s

Well-Known Member

• Jun 7, 2014

• #7

FYI:

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/defender-auto-conversion-236010.html

 

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Richbyname

Member

• Jun 7, 2014

• #8

Thanks for the link Chris. No I hadn't considered it simply because I saw how much people are charging to do it. I don't know one end of a spanner from the other so couldn't do the work myself. Also this one on ebay has exactly the right seating for us. Apart from the price it ticks all the boxes. I will probably hang on and if it doesn't sell in a couple of weeks I'll offer £6k or thereabouts.
Cheers
Rich

 

g-mack

Active Member

• Jun 9, 2014

• #9

Richbyname said:

I don't know one end of a spanner from the other
Rich

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not good for the wallet if you own a tdi 20ish year old defender!!
the clue is in the fact that it 80k and a folder full of receipts!
i reckon 6.5k is reasonable for that motor! galved chassis is major bonus