Kevin Winter
New Member
Hi - I was a member a few years ago - I had a 110 Defender at the time, which I spent a small fortune imporving and repairing, only for it to be stolen and the insurers stitch me up. Sadly, I've had to drive a cheap but dull Focus for a few years o get some no claims built up and am looking at selling it and getting myself a new Landy.
Sadly, I just don't have the budget for a 'fender, and should perhaps buy something a little more sociable for the girlfriend. I've got a budget of £2000, plus or minus a little bit and suspect that the best fit is a Discovery 1?
So -
1 Is a disco 1 the right vehicle for that budget - I need something roomy, capable of a some gentle greenlaning and the odd heavier day at an off-road center? Would I be better off with a different vehicle? (I've gone Disco 1 rather than 2, as there seem to be less electronics involved, and I want to be able to do as much as possible on it myself. I have access to my parents garage etc, and decent tools, so I can do most simple home maintenance myself)
2 What modifications are worthwhile to make them a capable greenlane motor?
3 Any buying tips? I know that they are major rust buckets potentially - where should I be looking?
4 Dealer or private sale? I'm inclined toward dealers as I can get some sort of reasurance/guartantee, but is it worth the xtra money?
5 Any suggestions of somewhere near Slough to start shopping?
Lts of Qs there, so thanks in advance for anyone who has time to reply!
Sadly, I just don't have the budget for a 'fender, and should perhaps buy something a little more sociable for the girlfriend. I've got a budget of £2000, plus or minus a little bit and suspect that the best fit is a Discovery 1?
So -
1 Is a disco 1 the right vehicle for that budget - I need something roomy, capable of a some gentle greenlaning and the odd heavier day at an off-road center? Would I be better off with a different vehicle? (I've gone Disco 1 rather than 2, as there seem to be less electronics involved, and I want to be able to do as much as possible on it myself. I have access to my parents garage etc, and decent tools, so I can do most simple home maintenance myself)
2 What modifications are worthwhile to make them a capable greenlane motor?
3 Any buying tips? I know that they are major rust buckets potentially - where should I be looking?
4 Dealer or private sale? I'm inclined toward dealers as I can get some sort of reasurance/guartantee, but is it worth the xtra money?
5 Any suggestions of somewhere near Slough to start shopping?
Lts of Qs there, so thanks in advance for anyone who has time to reply!