jimalmighty

Member

• Sep 12, 2016

• #1

The end is nigh... Mrs C has decided that it's time for an ultimatum.
I bought the LSE last year with the idea of doing the couple of mechanical bits on it then giving it a full tart up and keeping it forever... low and behold the predictions of my wife have come true and i've not spent anywhere near enough time driving it or done a lot to it... I've got three kids!

So she has given me the choice of...
a) Sell the LSE and bank the cash. (Likely pay something off and never see it again)
b) Sell the LSE and buy a Defender 110 that we can all fit in.

I love the dear old thing and it's in such good nick, i also really hate the hassle of selling cars... what to do?

 

West Slope Rover

Well-Known Member

• Sep 12, 2016

• #2

jimalmighty said:

The end is nigh... Mrs C has decided that it's time for an ultimatum.
I bought the LSE last year with the idea of doing the couple of mechanical bits on it then giving it a full tart up and keeping it forever... low and behold the predictions of my wife have come true and i've not spent anywhere near enough time driving it or done a lot to it... I've got three kids!

So she has given me the choice of...
a) Sell the LSE and bank the cash. (Likely pay something off and never see it again)
b) Sell the LSE and buy a Defender 110 that we can all fit in.

I love the dear old thing and it's in such good nick, i also really hate the hassle of selling cars... what to do?

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The answer is simple. Keep it. You can pile three kids into it and it will be more quiet and warm.

 

Mick Guilbert

Well-Known Member

• Sep 12, 2016

• #3

Why on earth would you sell a Classic? Keep it it's much more comfortable than a defender.

 

jimalmighty

Member

• Sep 12, 2016

• #4

I know... that's what i tell her but it's 5 seats vs. 7+ seats. We had a Discovery 2 till late last year and it was much better for getting the kids in with the dickie seats.
It really has been sat in the car port with only a weekly start up or spin round to show for itself, i can see why she has a bee in her bonnet.

 

West Slope Rover

Well-Known Member

• Sep 12, 2016

• #5

jimalmighty said:

I know... that's what i tell her but it's 5 seats vs. 7+ seats. We had a Discovery 2 till late last year and it was much better for getting the kids in with the dickie seats.
It really has been sat in the car port with only a weekly start up or spin round to show for itself, i can see why she has a bee in her bonnet.

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Bees can be dispatched with pesticide, you know.

 

Mick Guilbert

Well-Known Member

• Sep 12, 2016

• #6

I can see her point but after being cold and noisy in winter she may just regret it.

 

Jonnyb1990

Well-Known Member

• Sep 12, 2016

• #7

Keep it as an investment,

it will only go up in value, even as scrap.

 

gold rover

Well-Known Member

• Sep 12, 2016

• #8

Borrow a Defender and show her the error of her ways?

 

Gmacz

Well-Known Member

• Sep 12, 2016

• #9

I have had both, 110 for about 15 years, Rrc for a year, both diesel.
I loved the 110 and like the classic.
110 is the one to go for, rrc for fun or backup.

 

jimalmighty

Member

• Sep 13, 2016

• #10

well... yeah, i am thinking that might be the way.
I know the LSE model is a bit of a gem so i'll be sorry to see it go.

 

waldamar

Well-Known Member

• Sep 13, 2016

• #11

Keep it for the next 6 months while monitoring the way they are going up in value - then ask the missus if ANY bank can match that rate of interest..................................................