ARMY 300tdi 130.....didn't know they purchased them

[weeds]

didn't know the army brought tdi's

check out the link is there is a pic of the owner manual indicating the defence force were the first owners

1995 Land Rover Defender Ute 4x4 4 door | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Gold Coast West - Nerang | 1042907337 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-view-details.html?adId=1042907337)

[101RRS]

Navy had a few - basically standard civy 130s with a couple of accessories fitted to suit their role - diving teams had some.

Garry

[Disco Muppet]

Funny looking isuzu...

[gusthedog]

Funny looking isuzu...

Indeed muppet, looks like a 300tdi to me. I love how he calls it a "special Isuzu 2.5" :D

[Lotz-A-Landies]

ex millitary police <where is the evidence, yes the DoD did have Defender 130 for Police Dogs, but they also had them for Sallymans and civilian contractors.?> 4xdoor 5 seater utility. with fiber glass canopy, lift up lockable windows. 2 sets of keys for everything, including , special consealed demobiling device ,custom made, with 2x keys [ un stealable.] the special ISUZU 2.5 litre, diesel , direct , injection. as requested for all commonwealth defence vehicles,<when did JRA/LRA ever fit 2.5 isuzu engines?> factory fitted by land rover from new. mechanically A1 [a one] serviced by the book .Caveat emptor!

Check twice before buying once.

[Blknight.aus]

mainly used by civilian supporting agencies on bases and exercise areas.

firefighting, some range clearance work, strip clearance on remote strips.

[Marty110]

my 1996 300Tdi 110 wagon was ex Army from Qld. I bought it at 3 years old and 38K. It was one of a batch of 8 auctioned off at the time. Rear seats looked like they were never sat in. Oh yeah, it was white, had an ARB bullbar and tow bar. no aircon

[towe0609]

Looks like good buying at that price... if closer to home I'd be looking more closely.

[lightning2448]

I'm only new to the forum, and am slowly learning (but still know very little).

Is it just me, or does this seem like a great buy?
I thought the earlier 300tdi's (mechanical) were the pick of the bunch?

I know the Navy had a few when I was in over 10 years ago.

The only reason I ask this is because I'm planning on buying one of these in about 2 years time.

I would be buying it now if not for the missus insisting on buying a commodore for herself with the money from the sale of my GU Patrol :mad:

So it looks like i'll be without a 4x4 for the next 2 years :censored:
But i'm not bitter about it at all.

[2stroke]

I thought the earlier 300tdi's (mechanical) were the pick of the bunch?
I guess there are perfectly valid reasons why people might say that about Isuzus, TD5s and Pumas as well, to me it all comes down to what your priorities are. I like my 300 Tdi but I think I'd be happy in an Isuzu too.

[Scouse]

Is it just me, or does this seem like a great buy?
Providing the body isn't riddled with rust (firewall, floors) then it seems too good to be true.

[weeds]

I sent a message and haven't received a reply.......maybe I asked too many questions or there is a line up of buyers