Thread: Tempted to buy a 130

$4000 for a beast in any condition is a bargain. You are right about parts. You wouldnt have to sell much and you would have your money back and quite a few panels still in stock.
However, abalone diver = salt water - what's the chassis like?
Of course, if you dont sell it for parts it changes from being an income earning asset (what SWMBO currently thinks) to being an expense absorbing liability - then the arguments start and they all start with the same 3 words "That bloody car ....."

There's nothing more expensive than a cheap Land Rover......

Not sure if these are wise words, but you could sink a lot of cash into it bringing it back to a good standard.

For $4000 though, I reckon you'd get your money back just in parts.

Originally Posted by wouldbeowner

then the arguments start and they all start with the same 3 words "That bloody car ....."

Were you married to my wife in a previous life ????

I know there is no such thing as a cheap landy...but hopefully it wont cost me too much.

The chassis looks reasonable, the bulkhead is pretty rotten, but hey...Im not looking for anything flash...and if I decide to strip it and part it out..well..whats another landy in the driveway

Missed out on the Td5 130,

But

just took a Tdi 130 for a spin...4 new tyres, 250k km...interior a bit shabby, long range tank, c/w canvas canopy, ARB winch bar...$4000...time to talk nicely to the Mrs again