Thread: Defenders on "Car Sales."

Originally Posted by MrLandy

My 2014 Defender is neither slow, noisy or uncomfortable. It has all basic modern features I require

I don't disagree, my 110 has most of the things I need too. But $50k buys a lot more than basic features these days and to most people the Defender falls well short of the mark. Airbags, cruise control and a turning circle requiring less than 6 lanes are expected as an absolute minimum today.

As for performance, dynamics, noise and comfort - I guess that's all relative.

Originally Posted by cafe latte

I am actively looking for a project 300 tdi 130 now, I thought if I am going to replace most things anyway I may as well get a buggered one that is solid deep down.
I have never been a car person but Defender are kind of addictive. The Mahindra will fill a gap in our transport, but long term a Defender build I think is the way to go. I dont want to pay 25k for someone elses stuff ups I would rather thinking about it do it myself and get it right.
Chris

look forward to following that build thread mate

Originally Posted by Andy130

look forward to following that build thread mate

Thanks Andy, your own build inspired me, but the number of Defenders for sale right now it might take a while to get started, all good things though come to those that wait. I will make do with learning what I can from your own thread in the mean time
Chris

Originally Posted by Andrew86

But $50k buys a lot more than basic features these days.

Not in a heavy duty work vehicle it doesn't. Add cruise control and Defenders were still far less expensive than Toyota 78 for example. No airbags yes. But all a moot point now in terms of new vehicles until next Defender ...if it ever materialises.

Yes 35-50K will get you into a light duty ute with all mod cons. They're great for mostly urban work. I've tried one, but it wasn't up to the job in terms of robustness for HD bush work.

Hey all. First time blogger, first time defender buyer. You all seem to know your stuff and love your land rovers. I'm in the market for a early model 130. As I have just started looking I wasn't aware of high prices of these trucks atm. I knew they were exy but I just thought that that's what they are worth. Seeing trucks with over 300kms for near 20k. I am looking at one atm, 2000 model 130 with just 46k on it for 25k. Has anyone seen it, it's on carsales? It's an ex fire services truck hence the low kms, but I'm worried about it having high engine hours. Is this something to consider, I literally have no clue about cars? I'm thinking high hours equals high kms but with wear on the engine only. Basically, is it worth a look for the price?

Originally Posted by snowmonkey

Hey all. First time blogger, first time defender buyer. You all seem to know your stuff and love your land rovers. I'm in the market for a early model 130. As I have just started looking I wasn't aware of high prices of these trucks atm. I knew they were exy but I just thought that that's what they are worth. Seeing trucks with over 300kms for near 20k. I am looking at one atm, 2000 model 130 with just 46k on it for 25k. Has anyone seen it, it's on carsales? It's an ex fire services truck hence the low kms, but I'm worried about it having high engine hours. Is this something to consider, I literally have no clue about cars? I'm thinking high hours equals high kms but with wear on the engine only. Basically, is it worth a look for the price?

I am the first officer of my local brigade. Ex fire trucks can be a good buy as they generally live in the fire shed, but when they are out we are not allowed turn them off so they spend a lot of time running going no where . 46k is nothing but the truck will have done at the very least double that in real terms maybe more if it was in my area.
Chris

Originally Posted by cafe latte

I am the first officer of my local brigade. Ex fire trucks can be a good buy as they generally live in the fire shed, but when they are out we are not allowed turn them off so they spend a lot of time running going no where . 46k is nothing but the truck will have done at the very least double that in real terms maybe more if it was in my area.
Chris

Thanks for that mate. Yeah I figured if they were taken out they would have been run all day, didn't know they weren't allowed to be turned off though. Not sure how you can tell. I have to travel to see it so I am going to get Land Rover to do a pre inspection first before I fly down to look at it and drive it back. If it's got low engine hours, happy days.
Jezza.

Originally Posted by snowmonkey

Thanks for that mate. Yeah I figured if they were taken out they would have been run all day, didn't know they weren't allowed to be turned off though. Not sure how you can tell. I have to travel to see it so I am going to get Land Rover to do a pre inspection first before I fly down to look at it and drive it back. If it's got low engine hours, happy days.
Jezza.

Maybe use the fact you know they need to stay running when being used as a bargaining point
Chris