Thread: To buy a 101 or not. The question

I bought two at a reasonable price and one cheap. To get the cheap one up to the same standard, I'm going to be sinking a lot more money into it I reckon. I already have. A thousand here, five hundred there, and that is just collecting parts. I've got some new doors coming to replace the ones with the rusted out frames. That's another five hundred plus.
Got to say, if I had the cash, I'd be buying this one:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/military-v...ml#post2384803

I'd probably paint it navy blue or darker and put a black soft top on it.

I went the other way and paid heaps for a really good one. Came with everything people "look for" (Nokken winch in good condition, ex-Ambo engine driven air compressor and tank, widened wheels with 315/75x16 Mickey Thompson mud tyres, Defender seats) plus a bunch of stuff people don't necessarily "look for" but "blinkin' useful" in my book (twin batteries, solar panels, remote stereo, LPG, USB outlets on the dash, etc) plus heaps of spares. Absolutely NO regrets and you couldn't buy it off me for thousands more than I paid!
So, "to buy or not?" - that's a no brainer for me. But, I have the space to have one and have alternatives for most of the time. I can't wait to get it licensed so I can get out and off-road in it. I'd suggest you almost need to have served an "apprenticeship" with a Series before leaping into one though. JMHO of course.

Originally Posted by JayBoRover

I went the other way and paid heaps for a really good one. Came with everything people "look for" (Nokken winch in good condition, ex-Ambo engine driven air compressor and tank, widened wheels with 315/75x16 Mickey Thompson mud tyres, Defender seats) plus a bunch of stuff people don't necessarily "look for" but "blinkin' useful" in my book (twin batteries, solar panels, remote stereo, LPG, USB outlets on the dash, etc) plus heaps of spares. Absolutely NO regrets and you couldn't buy it off me for thousands more than I paid!
So, "to buy or not?" - that's a no brainer for me. But, I have the space to have one and have alternatives for most of the time. I can't wait to get it licensed so I can get out and off-road in it. I'd suggest you almost need to have served an "apprenticeship" with a Series before leaping into one though. JMHO of course.

You picked up an excellent example. Unique to boot.
Mine are three of forty eight.

I managed to find mine at a good price, in pretty good condition but a non runner so has still needed lots of time and some money spending ( and still does) glad I bought it ? Absolutely .
Wouldn't want it as an everyday driver, but as John, have space to keep it out of the weather and other more practical Landies for every day use.

If you have the money and want one ....................... You only live once, go for it .......... Only like any car, buy the best you can afford and upkeep it. Restoration projects are often never completed. Especially if funds are, um, "very, very, very limited"

If I had the money and wanted to play with one, I'd buy Siteks 101.... It's well sorted and he seems happy to jump in it and drive it anywhere... Plus the idea of a grunty reliable motor appeals

I'd have one tomorrow if I had the money .... I have no idea what I'd actually do with it ... but I'd still go buy one LOL

seeya,
Shane L.