MikeV8SE
New Member
OK, I have been looking for a suitable vehicle to replace my Range Rover Classic V8, the brief being something more economical (diesel!), reliable, and capable of greenlaning here in the UK as well as trips offroad across the Pyrenees and down to Morocco, and a spot of light towing.
I have found this car, which I also have first refusal on subject to viewing: Land Rover : Land Rover 110 T/D Hardtop
It is a civilian car - was originally white all over, outside was sprayed green and the side lockers fitted at the same time I believe, but either way it is not an ex-MOD car.
Photo's I have been emailed of the chassis look good, but I will check it over very carefully, as with the bulkhead. Apparently the footwells were repaired by the current owner when he bought it 5 years ago. Anything in particular to check?
One thing that does concern me is the engine - it is the earlier 2.5TD engine, which I understand has a habit of exploding. Apparently most of the old MOT's are there to prove the mileage, but it has no service history and has been maintained by the current owner for the last 5 years. It has covered 133,000 miles (assuming it is the original engine) - is this OK? I know later 200/300 Tdi's will happily cover 250k+ but can the same be said for these earlier engines?
It's not a *lot* of money I know, but equally it could be if I am buying into a load of expensive repairs. Is it worth a punt at the advertised price given its age/mileage/condition?
Cheers!
I have found this car, which I also have first refusal on subject to viewing: Land Rover : Land Rover 110 T/D Hardtop
It is a civilian car - was originally white all over, outside was sprayed green and the side lockers fitted at the same time I believe, but either way it is not an ex-MOD car.
Photo's I have been emailed of the chassis look good, but I will check it over very carefully, as with the bulkhead. Apparently the footwells were repaired by the current owner when he bought it 5 years ago. Anything in particular to check?
One thing that does concern me is the engine - it is the earlier 2.5TD engine, which I understand has a habit of exploding. Apparently most of the old MOT's are there to prove the mileage, but it has no service history and has been maintained by the current owner for the last 5 years. It has covered 133,000 miles (assuming it is the original engine) - is this OK? I know later 200/300 Tdi's will happily cover 250k+ but can the same be said for these earlier engines?
It's not a *lot* of money I know, but equally it could be if I am buying into a load of expensive repairs. Is it worth a punt at the advertised price given its age/mileage/condition?
Cheers!
depends wot yu have to pay for.
