So hard to find good tray back ute 300tdi!!

[cafe latte]

I have been looking to replace my old F truck ute that I use for fixing my rental houses up. I have seen loads of nice looking 300tdi's sold privately thousands of Km's away, nothing seems to come up sensibly priced close by. It seems if it is thousands of Km's away loads of low km trucks go for 10-16 grand with loads of extras and seemingly well looked after. If it is close by then I keep seeing stuff close to 500,000km for 25k!!!!! Err I dont think so!
I have seen a few nice looking wagons but that is typical as I need a ute, sods law I guess.
Maybe in Queensland utes get more of a flogging I dont know but there seems to be quite a few heaps of junk for sale here.
Anyone want to sell me their pride and joy?
I was going to get a Perentie, but I am now looking for something which can double as a second car so fuel consumption is more an issue.
Chris

[Mick_Marsh]

Are there any in Vic that float your boat? Have you priced transport?
I bought a car in Brisbane because it was what I wanted. Had it trucked down.

[87County]

You can always make one out of a 110 station wagon :)

(and sell me the roof)

[steane]

I'd widen the search area and be prepared to freight it up or fly/drive and have an adventure.

If you spot anything in Adelaide, I'm happy to take a look.

Good 300TDis cost more than you'd think is right and bad ones will cost you more than you think is fair (to fix).

[cafe latte]

I'd widen the search area and be prepared to freight it up or fly/drive and have an adventure.

If you spot anything in Adelaide, I'm happy to take a look.

Good 300TDis cost more than you'd think is right and bad ones will cost you more than you think is fair (to fix).

Thanks much appreciated :D I will widen the search then for sure. :)
I did think about interstate, but so many cars look online, but a heap when you see them for real and it would be a pain in the butt to fly interstate to see a car that is total junk.
I dont mind paying for a really really good one, but over 20k for half a million clicks is way too much IMO.
Thanks again
Chris

[AlecW]

I have a 300 steel heavy duty tray with 272kms on clock. In Adelaide.

Have done steering box, rad, water pump, HD clutch, pinions seals, serviced front swivel hubs - refurbed one, new turner performance head, new pads all round, new front rotors, bottom engine rebuild 10kms ago, rebuilt r380, rebuilt trans case, had Welsh plug replaced behind water pump, new larger intercooler, resprayed 4 years ago, wrangler MTR's Kevlar 265's 85% tread (great tires), new clutch master cylinder and a lot more odds and ends. Oils changed out regular( just did difs, trans, gear box, engine). Engine is clean as a whistle. Has done 4000km since refurbs of driveline. 1500 since new head/intercooler.

Just drove 1300kms to Adelaide from ACT and didn't miss a beat.

Got it for 13000, spent about 15000 on it. I would take 20k but no less as it's into me too much. Get new 90 in Feb so would part with it but prob regret later lol.

[AlecW]

Oh, suspension was all replaced 10000kms ago. Jesus it hurts reciting all that, feel sick now

[steane]

Another option to consider is;

british-4x4-auto (http://www.british4x4auto.com/)

Brendan knows his Landys and would put any Adelaide car you might be considering on his hoist to take a good look at it. In my experience his pricing is more than reasonable and you can usually book a car in with him relatively easily.

[AlecW]

Another option to consider is;

british-4x4-auto (http://www.british4x4auto.com/)

Brendan knows his Landys and would put any Adelaide car you might be considering on his hoist to take a good look at it. In my experience his pricing is more than reasonable and you can usually book a car in with him relatively easily.


Would you say this would be the best rover mechanic around Adelaide? I'm new here and need someone dependable for future reference.

Thanks

[cafe latte]

I have a 300 steel heavy duty tray with 272kms on clock. In Adelaide.

Have done steering box, rad, water pump, HD clutch, pinions seals, serviced front swivel hubs - refurbed one, new turner performance head, new pads all round, new front rotors, bottom engine rebuild 10kms ago, rebuilt r380, rebuilt trans case, had Welsh plug replaced behind water pump, new larger intercooler, resprayed 4 years ago, wrangler MTR's Kevlar 265's 85% tread (great tires), new clutch master cylinder and a lot more odds and ends. Oils changed out regular( just did difs, trans, gear box, engine). Engine is clean as a whistle. Has done 4000km since refurbs of driveline. 1500 since new head/intercooler.

Just drove 1300kms to Adelaide from ACT and didn't miss a beat.

Got it for 13000, spent about 15000 on it. I would take 20k but no less as it's into me too much. Get new 90 in Feb so would part with it but prob regret later lol.

Any pics?
I have been looking for a while as I want a really good example. 20k is a lot really, but I suppose it depends on condition. Not too worried if it is 4 door or two both have advantages and disadvantages. I want something reliable that I can use daily for farm and my rental repairs.
Thanks
Chris

[cafe latte]

Are there any in Vic that float your boat? Have you priced transport?
I bought a car in Brisbane because it was what I wanted. Had it trucked down.

Hi Mick,
I did an Aus wide search and there is not much at the moment, maybe people are concentrating on Christmas at the moment and not selling their cars.. If I know the car is good freight is a good option, our fire truck (TD5) didnt cost that much at all to get to Queensland from Western Aus.
Chris

[AlecW]

Any pics?
I have been looking for a while as I want a really good example. 20k is a lot really, but I suppose it depends on condition. Not too worried if it is 4 door or two both have advantages and disadvantages. I want something reliable that I can use daily for farm and my rental repairs.
Thanks
Chris

I will take some for you. Yeah I totally understand that, all the work I have done is to ensure it gets another 20yrs+ of motoring ahead of it. It's a great truck and with new gasflowed head, gear box and transfer case so that's why it's beyond the 15k they normally get for a decent example. Pretty damn fuel efficient too

[AlecW]

Also new HID lights, turbo timer, rad hoses, fuel lines yikes

[cafe latte]

Also new HID lights, turbo timer, rad hoses, fuel lines yikes

Does it have aircon?
Chris

[AlecW]

haha no aircon. For me it was something that could never go wrong!

[steane]

Would you say this would be the best rover mechanic around Adelaide? I'm new here and need someone dependable for future reference.

Thanks

In my experience he knows what he is doing. PCB is another I have used and would recommend but harder to book in with Peter, but he's a gentleman and an expert.

[AlecW]

Thanks Steane,

Hard when you're new to the area. Have done all the major stuff for now. Just for any maintenance and boo-boos in the future.

Have heard of PCB but a lot further away from me.

[LandyAndy]

You should have yelled out a few months ago.
Could have got you a 1999 130 single cab,last of the TDi's with a brand new head and only 80000ks for $9000.
I didnt have 9K spare at the time,I would have bought it!!!!
Andrew

[cafe latte]

You should have yelled out a few months ago.
Could have got you a 1999 130 single cab,last of the TDi's with a brand new head and only 80000ks for $9000.
I didnt have 9K spare at the time,I would have bought it!!!!
Andrew
Darn it, I have been looking for months too!!!
I will give Alec's some more thought when I have a minute, but it has been hectic, just dived home from outlaws to pick up a sick cow I have been lifting up for days, then back it outlaws (an hour a way) for dinner, Christmas is such hard work!!! Alec has done a fair bit to the ute, but it is also 20k and it needs a bit of tlc inside on the seats and my main issue is no aircon here it is hot and wet so aircon is a must so I would have to budget to get that fitted too which is a couple of grand, seats need a recover plus getting it to me and registered when it arrives so if all goes well and I will be up for 25 k at the very least which really is a lot of money.
Two door is not all I am interested in 4 door 130 is also fine.
Chris

[LandyAndy]

Chris.
Just spotted this on Ebay
1994 Land Rover Defender Ute | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Bridgetown Area - Bridgetown | 1098906321 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bridgetown/cars-vans-utes/1994-land-rover-defender-ute/1098906321)

If you are interested send me a PM,I know a WA AULROian with a property down there,you may be able to get him to check it out,then again he may buy it!!!
Andrew

[Andy130]

haha yes reading this thread is making me laugh. I had to fly to Noosa from Sydney to buy a 130 that needs a total rebuild. The 15 hour drive home, with no tools and no plan B was great fun - so dont underestimate the adventure of a long haul to get one.

As some have said, a good one will come around every few months -but murphys law will guarantee they are never close to where you live. gumtree seem to be a better online market than the main stream carsales etc - and I've seen a few very good ones on gumtree for 12k- 15k with a lot of work done to them.

Good luck mate !

[LandyAndy]

This was built by a WA AULROian,then re-built by another WA AULROian.Its a 110 county,not 130 as in the add.I went on a off-road trip to Harvey with it in the outing.It was blue back then and the original owner had it,its a beast!!!!
Land rover Defender county 130 v8 ute | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Stirling Area - Balcatta | 1098871345 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/balcatta/cars-vans-utes/land-rover-defender-county-130-v8-ute/1098871345)
Andrew

[cafe latte]

Chris.
Just spotted this on Ebay
1994 Land Rover Defender Ute | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Bridgetown Area - Bridgetown | 1098906321 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bridgetown/cars-vans-utes/1994-land-rover-defender-ute/1098906321)

If you are interested send me a PM,I know a WA AULROian with a property down there,you may be able to get him to check it out,then again he may buy it!!!
Andrew

Thanks Andy,
Bit high in km, but a good price, no aircon though, I will have a think as that price gives room to do stuff if needed. Ideally I would love to find a good low km truck that has been well looked after.
Been a sod of a day so much for Christmas day... Last night picked up cow got changed went to inlaws. 6am woke up drove an hour to pick up cow again, then back to inlaws for lunch. Came back a couple of hours ago, cow fallen in only dodgy part of paddock typical!! Cow clearly been down for ages as bloated I was just in time. Get loader start to set her up in sling and monsoon rain starts sooo wet :mad:
Move cow to yards in poring rain get my F truck to collect all the stuff, bags of hay and shelter for cow, darn heap of ***** wont start!!!! I lay down under her in four inches of water trying to fix the bleeping thing now cold and super wet. Cow all good, now, but I am so over my F truck and rather over Christmas day too.
Oh hum
Ba humbug!!
Chris

[cafe latte]

This was built by a WA AULROian,then re-built by another WA AULROian.Its a 110 county,not 130 as in the add.I went on a off-road trip to Harvey with it in the outing.It was blue back then and the original owner had it,its a beast!!!!
Land rover Defender county 130 v8 ute | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Stirling Area - Balcatta | 1098871345 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/balcatta/cars-vans-utes/land-rover-defender-county-130-v8-ute/1098871345)
Andrew

Nice but needs to be a diesel :)
Chris

[cafe latte]

Shame about the Disco transfer box Landrover defender 130 | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Northam Area - Wundowie | 1097636088 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wundowie/cars-vans-utes/landrover-defender-130/1097636088)
Not enough pics to know know if it is any good, but not too expensive..
Chris

[cafe latte]

Chris no dont be silly!!!! :D

1996 Land Rover Defender 130 Dual Cab 6.5 LT Diesel/Semi Auto | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Cockburn Area - Yangebup | 1092206470 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/yangebup/cars-vans-utes/1996-land-rover-defender-130-dual-cab-6-5-lt-diesel-semi-auto/1092206470)
Reading this was a WHAT THE MOMENT!! :D
Chris

[Disco-tastic]

Chris no dont be silly!!!! :D

1996 Land Rover Defender 130 Dual Cab 6.5 LT Diesel/Semi Auto | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Cockburn Area - Yangebup | 1092206470 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/yangebup/cars-vans-utes/1996-land-rover-defender-130-dual-cab-6-5-lt-diesel-semi-auto/1092206470)
Reading this was a WHAT THE MOMENT!! :D
Chris

Oooohhh that looks like a beast!

Does it have to be 300Tdi? one of the other members is selling this:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=229283

- 2000 Defender 130 Extended Cab Cab Chassis - Berowra Heights, Sydney, NSW

Cheers

Dan

[AlecW]

Thanks Andy,
Bit high in km, but a good price, no aircon though, I will have a think as that price gives room to do stuff if needed. Ideally I would love to find a good low km truck that has been well looked after.
Been a sod of a day so much for Christmas day... Last night picked up cow got changed went to inlaws. 6am woke up drove an hour to pick up cow again, then back to inlaws for lunch. Came back a couple of hours ago, cow fallen in only dodgy part of paddock typical!! Cow clearly been down for ages as bloated I was just in time. Get loader start to set her up in sling and monsoon rain starts sooo wet :mad:
Move cow to yards in poring rain get my F truck to collect all the stuff, bags of hay and shelter for cow, darn heap of ***** wont start!!!! I lay down under her in four inches of water trying to fix the bleeping thing now cold and super wet. Cow all good, now, but I am so over my F truck and rather over Christmas day too.
Oh hum
Ba humbug!!
Chris

Wow Chris, you poor bugger!

Hopefully Boxing Day is a improvement. Had to just help Mum offload a lot of cattle cos it's so dry down here and cant support all of them. Shame cos they were pearlers!

[cafe latte]

Wow Chris, you poor bugger!

Hopefully Boxing Day is a improvement. Had to just help Mum offload a lot of cattle cos it's so dry down here and cant support all of them. Shame cos they were pearlers!

Thanks Alec,
The dry has hit us hard too, one of my best cows (always the way) we found dead by the top dam a few days ago and two registered breeders we bought before the dry are missing presumed dead. I rolled out a lot of hay just before the rain and there was two cows soooooo covered in ticks (they have just come out the hills not seen them for months) and thin big time I hope they will be ok. As soon as the rain stops they will get sprayed and separated and fed up if they make it. I am determined the cow I have been working on will make it too we cant loose anymore. I have three dams they have never been empty the massive one has a six inch deep pool in it and the dam is 300 meters by 150 meters and 8 meters deep. The front dam has an island it has never had and again it is maybe a foot or so deep. The back dam is a horrible sight..
Anyway finally raining I hope we get a lot more.
Chris

[AlecW]

Yeah I hope you get as much as possible bar nasty flood.

Mum's big dam started off the summer at 1/8th full so didnt bode well. Sheep, horses, cattle and a massive bull to water through summer. They had to make a hard decision and offload 50% stock which was a shame.

Could be carting mains water up into to the paddocks pretty soon when the 4 big tanks dry up. Nearly just lost my dog as he drank some of the dam water and must have got a dose of algae or some bacteria that had grown in the heat and stagnation. He was crook!

[eeyore]

I was going to get a Perentie, but I am now looking for something which can double as a second car so fuel consumption is more an issue.
Chris

Is there really much difference between a Perentie and a 300 tdi Deefer fuel economy wise? From what I've read, Perentie owners are generally getting around 10 -11 L/100, so maybe 1 L/100 more than a 300tdi. My 120 - which is about 3t with camper, roof rack, tools, accessories, BFG mud terrains - normally gets around 11-12.5 L/100. Arguably too, the Isuzu is cheaper to maintain (no timing belt, less prone to head gasket failure) so any increased spending on fuel is likely to be offset by that. Don't get me wrong, there are some good reasons to choose the 300tdi Defender over the 4bd1 Perentie but I'm not sure that cheaper running costs is one of them.

[cafe latte]

Is there really much difference between a Perentie and a 300 tdi Deefer fuel economy wise? From what I've read, Perentie owners are generally getting around 10 -11 L/100, so maybe 1 L/100 more than a 300tdi. My 120 - which is about 3t with camper, roof rack, tools, accessories, BFG mud terrains - normally gets around 11-12.5 L/100. Arguably too, the Isuzu is cheaper to maintain (no timing belt, less prone to head gasket failure) so any increased spending on fuel is likely to be offset by that. Don't get me wrong, there are some good reasons to choose the 300tdi Defender over the 4bd1 Perentie but I'm not sure that cheaper running costs is one of them.

From what I have read with the original diff a Perentie gets more like 6km/l and a 300tdi gets more like 10km/l so there is a big difference. Also having driven a Perentie 6x6 as much as I loved it it is rather noisy over 80km/h so if I am going to do any km in it it is not going to be very comfortable.
Chris

[MrLandy]

Not many 300tdi's have decent aircon Chris, they are mostly pretty shot and were never much good anyway. You would most likely need to add an aftermarket unit somehow. Easier in a 110 behind/above rear seats, not sure how you would do it on a trayback? Through rear window?

If you're looking at 20K+ for a good 300tdi, you might be better getting an early model puma 130 with decent aircon?

[cafe latte]

Not many 300tdi's have decent aircon Chris, they are mostly pretty shot and were never much good anyway. You would most likely need to add an aftermarket unit somehow. Easier in a 110 behind/above rear seats, not sure how you would do it on a trayback? Through rear window?

If you're looking at 20K+ for a good 300tdi, you might be better getting an early model puma 130 with decent aircon?

Hmm, good to know.. The aftermarket ones are quite big, if the 300tdi ones are as good as the td5 ones then for what I will be using it for it will probably do as our fire truck aircon is just acceptable probably not for Cairns though.
I already have a Puma, a new one and I was looking for something simple and easy to fix as my work ute.
Chris

[MrLandy]

Hmm, good to know.. The aftermarket ones are quite big, if the 300tdi ones are as good as the td5 ones then for what I will be using it for it will probably do as our fire truck aircon is just acceptable probably not for Cairns though.
I already have a Puma, a new one and I was looking for something simple and easy to fix as my work ute.
Chris

Yes a conundrum re aircon. I faced same dilemma with my 300tdi. Tried many times over the years to repair gas leaks with no luck. Ended up putting up with the heat - often 40 degrees in northern oz. (interesting how you're happier to get out of the car in hot weather with no aircon!)

Replacement of all components was only option, or I have seen a good conversion mounted on cargo barrier, but that may be complex too.

[cafe latte]

Yes a conundrum re aircon. I faced same dilemma with my 300tdi. Tried many times over the years to repair gas leaks with no luck. Ended up putting up with the heat - often 40 degrees in northern oz. (interesting how you're happier to get out of the car in hot weather with no aircon!)

Replacement of all components was only option, or I have seen a good conversion mounted on cargo barrier, but that may be complex too.

Fixing would be preferable if it has aircon fitted, I know an auto electrician quite well so he will do me a good deal whatever needs changing. Fitting a new system will still not be cheap though even with mates rates.
I just manage to get the missus in my Puma if I have any hope of getting her in a 300tdi I need to get aircon somehow :)
Chris

[rick130]

Not many 300tdi's have decent aircon Chris, they are mostly pretty shot and were never much good anyway. You would most likely need to add an aftermarket unit somehow. Easier in a 110 behind/above rear seats, not sure how you would do it on a trayback? Through rear window?

If you're looking at 20K+ for a good 300tdi, you might be better getting an early model puma 130 with decent aircon?


Hmm, good to know.. The aftermarket ones are quite big, if the 300tdi ones are as good as the td5 ones then for what I will be using it for it will probably do as our fire truck aircon is just acceptable probably not for Cairns though.
I already have a Puma, a new one and I was looking for something simple and easy to fix as my work ute.
Chris


Part of the problem with the Tdi and TD5 era A/C is the heater box.

The seals fail around the heater core/header tanks and then they suck in hot air from the engine bay.

Fix that and a truck cab and even a crew cab the AMC system works OK.
The wagons just had too big a volume IMO.

I'm not a fan of the system, I ended up ripping mine out as I found the condenser partially blocks air to the radiator and I/C and the sheer size under the dash is a PITA.
One day I'll make my own system up, for the crew cab it'll be a fan coil unit in the roof at the rear with a bigger condenser that has a coarser fin pitch. The compressor size is more than adequate.
It's the fin pitch on the condenser and maybe the slight lack of width that causes the air flow problem to the rad in my testing.
It's just an aftermarket/universal Sanden condenser, not vehicle specific.

[MrLandy]

Hmm, good to know.. The aftermarket ones are quite big, if the 300tdi ones are as good as the td5 ones then for what I will be using it for it will probably do as our fire truck aircon is just acceptable probably not for Cairns though.
I already have a Puma, a new one and I was looking for something simple and easy to fix as my work ute.
Chris

Yes a conundrum re aircon. I faced same dilemma with my 300tdi. Tried many times over the years to repair gas leaks with no luck. Ended up putting up with the heat - often 40 degrees in northern oz. (interesting how you're happier to get out of the car in hot weather with no aircon!)

Replacement of all components was only option, or I have seen a good conversion mounted on cargo barrier, but that may be complex too.

[roverrescue]

Chris
As mentioned ac will be your sticking point. First thing I did to my 130 was rip out the piece of junk and then mount a 22l air tank under the drivers seat. With a 90-130psi pressure switch proper air is more useful than ac. Just put a small fridge in place of the centre console and leave it on always... solar panel on roof to keep heat loading down. Will always have cold drinks at hand.

S

[eeyore]

rather noisy over 80km/h
Chris

Yep, that would be one of the good reasons to buy a 300tdi Defender over a 4bd1 Perentie :)

[cafe latte]

Anyone live near Wantirna South, VIC 3152? The is a 130 that might be good. If all seems well I would get it inspected properly, but if anyone is local who could have a quick look first it would be very much appreciated.
Cheers
Chris

[cafe latte]

Some pics of the issues...
Chris

[ntguy]

Dont see much issues there..... All depends on purchase price

[Andy130]

looks like clear silicone has gone into the roof channel - thats the wrong stuff to use - should be a sikaflex or similar. No surprise it leaks - but its probably not from the roof channel lol :-)

Door frames on that door are kaput - so expect to reweld for a proper repair.

If it looks bad from the skin, its much worse when you get under the doortrim.

that aside, these are pretty common issues if it checked out mechanically and was the right price, it might be worth a punt.

Caveat- you've seen what IM working on - anything looks better than that :D

[cafe latte]

Its sold darn it! I am looking again let me know if you see any nice 4 door 300 tdi 130's.
Cheers
Chris

[AlecW]

Its sold darn it! I am looking again let me know if you see any nice 4 door 300 tdi 130's.
Cheers
Chris

I've been beaten to the punch before too. Sucks when you're sold on a vehicle!

[cafe latte]

I've been beaten to the punch before too. Sucks when you're sold on a vehicle!

Yes really annoying, if I was closer it would be mine by now I just was going slow as I could not see it myself. Ah well I will keep looking..
Chris

[Mick_Marsh]

I just was going slow as I could not see it myself.
How many times have I heard that. How many times has it happened to me. I dordled on a Rapier Resupply trailer, and PeterP's missus beat me to it. When I saw my first Track trailer, I bought it and then thought about the condition.
Sometimes you just have to snap it up.

[cafe latte]

How many times have I heard that. How many times has it happened to me. I dordled on a Rapier Resupply trailer, and PeterP's missus beat me to it. When I saw my first Track trailer, I bought it and then thought about the condition.
Sometimes you just have to snap it up.

I was so tempted to do just that and probably I would have been fine, but if the guy was dishonest I could have ended up with a piece of junk. So annoying if it had been local it would be mine now..
Oh wel lmy 300 tdi is still waiting for me somewhere :)
Chris

[wazza77]

You will get there Chris! I was beaten to the punch 3 times before getting my hands on my 130, the best part of being patient is the extra $$ you save for kitting it out 👍

[cafe latte]

You will get there Chris! I was beaten to the punch 3 times before getting my hands on my 130, the best part of being patient is the extra $$ you save for kitting it out 👍

Thanks :)
Yes I cant wait to get one, I am checking daily.
Chris

[Andy130]

worth a look:

1995 Land Rover Defender 130 300 Tdi + trailer | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Banana Area - Theodore | 1101367875 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/theodore/cars-vans-utes/1995-land-rover-defender-130-300-tdi-trailer/1101367875)

[cafe latte]

worth a look:

1995 Land Rover Defender 130 300 Tdi + trailer | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Banana Area - Theodore | 1101367875 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/theodore/cars-vans-utes/1995-land-rover-defender-130-300-tdi-trailer/1101367875)

Cheers :)
Just sent him a message.
Thanks
Chris

[AlecW]

Cheers :)
Just sent him a message.
Thanks
Chris

I like that bullbar! Unique

[cafe latte]

Just got back from my firies course to an email that it is sold, darn it I missed another one!! :mad:
Chris

[Andy130]

bummer.

[Andy130]

DO you want me to check this one out for you Chris?

2001 Land Rover Defender Wagon | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Inner Sydney - Sydney City | 1102399828 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/cars-vans-utes/2001-land-rover-defender-wagon/1102399828)

[cafe latte]

DO you want me to check this one out for you Chris?

2001 Land Rover Defender Wagon | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Inner Sydney - Sydney City | 1102399828 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/cars-vans-utes/2001-land-rover-defender-wagon/1102399828)

Much appreciated mate :D
Dont worry though I will try to get a td5 closer if I go that way as there are more around. I would still love a 300 tdi though if I can get one, but I am starting to loose hope on that one.
all the best
Chris

[Andy130]

just buy this one :D:

Landrover defender 300 tdi dual cab 130 | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Gold Coast North - Cedar Creek | 1102599610 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cedar-creek/cars-vans-utes/landrover-defender-300-tdi-dual-cab-130/1102599610)

[MrLandy]

just buy this one :D:

Landrover defender 300 tdi dual cab 130 | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Gold Coast North - Cedar Creek | 1102599610 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cedar-creek/cars-vans-utes/landrover-defender-300-tdi-dual-cab-130/1102599610)

I'd hold out for a 98 model with 300K or less.

[Andy130]

For what price though MrLandy? I've been following the market closely for 130's for about 12 months now and I don't think I have seen a single '98 130 with less than 300K in that time - Ive also seen plenty of 130's for 15-20k or more that are in that ballpark of K's.

The '98 130 I bought had 345k on the clock and needs a total ground up rebuild - compare that to my D1, which is a '93 you would swear the D1 was 10 years newer, not 5 years older....now, if you are selling a '98 130 with less that 300k on the clock, that could be a different story :D

[MrLandy]

Interesting isn't it. Tdi 130 prices are definately rising. Certainly not easy to find an unworked /low km 130. Patience I guess.

Or CL you may have to settle for a Td5.

[cafe latte]

For what price though MrLandy? I've been following the market closely for 130's for about 12 months now and I don't think I have seen a single '98 130 with less than 300K in that time - Ive also seen plenty of 130's for 15-20k or more that are in that ballpark of K's.

The '98 130 I bought had 345k on the clock and needs a total ground up rebuild - compare that to my D1, which is a '93 you would swear the D1 was 10 years newer, not 5 years older....now, if you are selling a '98 130 with less that 300k on the clock, that could be a different story :D
I have seen quite a few with 250k or less, but I have not been quick enough as they have been in another state.
Chris

[Andy130]

Interesting isn't it. Tdi 130 prices are definitely rising. Certainly not easy to find an unworked /low km 130. Patience I guess.

Or CL you may have to settle for a Td5.

yes true that, I'm just a tad impatient lol. I did see a cracking example advertised for about 15k a while ago with the 2.8L motor, everything rebuilt and receipts for all work - now that would have been a great buy, so yes, they do come along.

[cafe latte]

yes true that, I'm just a tad impatient lol. I did see a cracking example advertised for about 15k a while ago with the 2.8L motor, everything rebuilt and receipts for all work - now that would have been a great buy, so yes, they do come along.

Let me know if you see any others like that :)
Cheers
Chris

[cafe latte]

Missed another one and sooooooo annoying this one was in Cairns too!!!!!! expletive expletive rant rant. It was only advertised for a few hours before I saw it!!
Maybe it is a sign I need to find a good 300tdi..
Still annoyed though
Chris

[Corgie Carrier]

This one just popped up on ebay again, not a tray but easy enough to drop one on.

Landrover Defender 130 in QLD | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/landrover-defender-130-/262291195488?hash=item3d11c60660:g:lOUAAOSwhcJWIen a)

[cafe latte]

This one just popped up on ebay again, not a tray but easy enough to drop one on.

Landrover Defender 130 in QLD | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/landrover-defender-130-/262291195488?hash=item3d11c60660:g:lOUAAOSwhcJWIen a)

I saw that one, he had it on Gumtree a bit ago for more money, now he is running an auction starting at 10.5k and he is not even selling with a roadworthy.
Chris

[The ho har's]

I am starting to feel sorry for you :) We bought sight unseen back in 2007 :ohyes:

1998 Land Rover Defender TDi Manual 4x4 (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Land-Rover-Defender-1998/SSE-AD-3854036/?Cr=5)

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Land-Rover-Defender-2000/SSE-AD-3636333/?Cr=15

There are a few more in W.A. but I thought they were a bit far from you.

Mrs hh:angel:

[cafe latte]

I like the red one and I emailed him yesterday but no answer yet. Yes quite a way away, but not out of the question if it is a good car. One worry I have with ex fire trucks is they can have a lot more use than the km show as the engine can run for days at a fire doing few kms. The guy selling the red one called it smokie, I asked if this is because it smokes or because it is an ex fire truck, but no reply yet. I just noticed he wants 18.5 k and he is selling without a safety certificate!!
Chris

[The ho har's]

I like the red one and I emailed him yesterday but no answer yet. Yes quite a way away, but not out of the question if it is a good car. One worry I have with ex fire trucks is they can have a lot more use than the km show as the engine can run for days at a fire doing few kms. The guy selling the red one called it smokie, I asked if this is because it smokes or because it is an ex fire truck, but no reply yet. I just noticed he wants 18.5 k and he is selling without a safety certificate!!
Chris

Our Red 130 is 2003 Ex CFA Upwey Vic. Bought in 2007 with 5,000klms on the clock. We have the log books, it was a crew transport vehicle to the fire front. It spent most of its life in the station, so don't completely discount ex CFA you may find a gem like we did.

Mrs hh:angel:

[cafe latte]

Our Red 130 is 2003 Ex CFA Upwey Vic. Bought in 2007 with 5,000klms on the clock. We have the log books, it was a crew transport vehicle to the fire front. It spent most of its life in the station, so don't completely discount ex CFA you may find a gem like we did.

Mrs hh:angel:

Its why I emailed, but 18.5k with no roadworthy?
We bought a great fire truck Landy from Western Aus as a second truck for our station it was a bargain. I need to just keep looking.
Chris

[Dopey]

Landrover Defender 130 1998 300 TDI in VIC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/291685523315)

$23,000.00

But only about 38,000klms.

Mike.

[bee utey]

Landrover Defender 130 1998 300 TDI in VIC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/291685523315)

$23,000.00

But only about 38,000klms.

Mike.

Get the seller to offer a discount if he takes his twin hiclones out!!!


There are 2 x Hiclone installed in the the air intake and intercooler system which have improved the fuel economy and a slight increase in power ? see link below for more info on Hiclone.

:bangin::bangin::bangin:

[cafe latte]

Get the seller to offer a discount if he takes his twin hiclones out!!!



:bangin::bangin::bangin:

38,000km but around a million hours of running normally. Also a bit knocked about for that money. There is a fully restored 300tdi for 25k so this is very expensive for its condition.
If it was not a fire truck though it would be probably worth it as then it would be really low km.
Chris
Edit.. What does " Clear MOST titles " mean?

[cafe latte]

Come on guys, someone must want to part with a good 130 4 door?
I have never looked so hard for a car, what is going on!?
Oh hum
Chris

[cafe latte]

Somebody?
Come on you know you want Toyota instead..
Chris

[The ho har's]

Somebody?
Come on you know you want Toyota instead..
Chris

NOT bloody likely:p

Mrs hh:angel:

[cafe latte]

NOT bloody likely:p

Mrs hh:angel:

:D You goota try :angel:
Seriously though this is getting frustrating either there seems to be heaps of junk or someone who wants 25k but wont provide a roadworthy. There is one nice looking Defender and the guy wont answer my email and he has not provided a contact number so annoying!! A td5 came up in Cairns which is only a couple of hours away, I spot the add only a couple of hours after it was posted and it was sold already, this is just not fair :(
Oh hum
Chris
Edit.. Now I have just been on my email, a car that has been listed for weeks and weeks which I discounted because it was a td5 I sent an email last night to ask a few questions and is someone coming today who is very interested in it grrr..

[Disco-tastic]

This just popped up CL

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=232536

Cheers

Dan

[cafe latte]

This just popped up CL

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=232536

Cheers

Dan

It has been on Gumtree for ages. It needs new doors and some other rust sorting. It is also about 100,000 more km than I wanted.
Cheers
Chris

[Disco-tastic]

I noticed the high kays, but not the rest.

Sorry it wasnt any help!

Cheers

Dan

[cafe latte]

I noticed the high kays, but not the rest.

Sorry it wasnt any help!

Cheers

Dan

No worries,
About a month ago I asked for more pics from the seller which is how I know about the rust. It is a solid ute otherwise. I think it is a decent truck but worth a few thousand less due to the rust and the km.
Chris

[cafe latte]

I so want a good 130, but my need for a work truck I am starting to wonder about other makes :(. I dont want a boring everyone else has one car I want a 130 Defender, but I want one before I get old it cant be this hard!!
:(
Chris

[cuppabillytea]

Sorry Chris I only just found this thread. Eyes are now open on your behalf. Still, two months isn't so long. Remember patients is it's own reward.

[cafe latte]

Sorry Chris I only just found this thread. Eyes are now open on your behalf. Still, two months isn't so long. Remember patients is it's own reward.

Cheers
Billy much appreciated :)
Chris

[Eevo]

<dream-land>
be nice if there were lots of defender utes around.
be better if there was a disco ute

</dream-land>

[LandyAndy]

<dream-land>
be nice if there were lots of defender utes around.
be better if there was a disco ute

</dream-land>

Slice yours up whilst it cant run away:p:p:p:p:p
Andrew

[Eevo]

The slicing isn't the hard bit.

[The ho har's]

Found one :D

Have pm'd you the name and phone number of the seller:) Oh it is Qld.


Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Umm it could be a Td5, I don't remember:(

Mrs hh:angel:

[cafe latte]

Found one :D

Have pm'd you the name and phone number of the seller:) Oh it is Qld.


Mrs hh:angel:

Fingers crossed on this one..
Cheers
Chris