Hi Im looking to buy a 1983 Defender 90 which has 280,000km on it with an Isuzu 2.5 diesel turbo engine and a terrible gear box please advise as to what this is worth or whether to steer clear? The body work is excellent but interior needs work which I am happy to do? Also how much should I pay...

Hi I am new to this forum so any help would be greatly appreciated. I am looking at buying a 1983 defender 90 with 280,000km on the clock with an Isuzu engine very good body work but terrible gear box please advise as to whether I am making a terrible mistake or what you think i should pay...