Thread: New to Landrovers, a bit of advice please

I reckon if you can justify it, go for a series 2. They are a lot more modern than the series 1's. Mechanically they are stronger, with better axles, cv's etc. They are nicer to drive, more powerful, and better on the road.

As suggested get one with the centre diff lock (or get it fitted at least)

Make sure it has a full service history.

With ACE they handle really well (Active cornering enhancement)

7 seats available (and the rear 2 are really good) on the SLS models.

I had a late 2004 td5 auto for a while and loved it.

cheers.

Originally Posted by Offroad_AJ

Thanks for all your info,

We will start looking for either a late series 1 or a post 2001. Probably going to try for a petrol V8, manual.

And thanks for the centre diff lock info. We definitely need a centre diff lock. (Going to try and onvince the handbrake that we need a front diff lock too, if that goes well i'll try for a rear diff lock )

well now here comes the fun looking for our new truck

The other thing to watch, that hasn't been mentioned is the double cardan joint on the front drive/propeller shaft. The u-joints in this joint are not re-greasable and they can cause a lot of $$$ damage (take out the gearbox) when they go.

So any sign of wear in the joint, attend to it promptly. Re-greasable joints can be fitted.