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    Tips when buying your first series III

    I am looking at buying a 1977 Series III for around $20,000 what should check before purchasing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jasedefender View Post
    I am looking at buying a 1977 Series III for around $20,000 what should check before purchasing.
    At $20,000, the price
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    At that price it would want to be in virtually perfect condition, and registered.

    Worth having a read of as much of the Series 3 section on this forum as you can wade through.

    Probably the worst issues you are likely to find are rust in the chassis and firewall. But as I said, at that price it would have to be something very special.

    Series 3 are not really collectible yet, and I would raise my eyebrows at anything going for more than around $10,000.

    Having said that, there are a few rare models that could command higher prices, as could one with a special history.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jasedefender View Post
    I am looking at buying a 1977 Series III for around $20,000 what should check before purchasing.
    Seems a lot so is it fully restored, registered and ready to go ? Or is it a Series III Game ?

    Maybe check it's worth $20K as 101RRS stated.


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    Thanks heaps for getting back to me. What’s the big difference with the Game versions. I know it hasn’t got any rust and it has rego and also a road worthy to come with it from NSW. Seems allot but have been looking a while now and seems like they are around 18- 20 for the good ones with no work needed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jasedefender View Post
    Thanks heaps for getting back to me. What’s the big difference with the Game versions. I know it hasn’t got any rust and it has rego and also a road worthy to come with it from NSW. Seems allot but have been looking a while now and seems like they are around 18- 20 for the good ones with no work needed.
    Do ALOT more homework before you sign the cheque.
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    Locations to find other Series III

    Just wondering if you could give me any ideas where I can look for other Series III. So I can do some comparisons in price.

    Thanks for your reply's helps heaps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jasedefender View Post
    Thanks heaps for getting back to me. What’s the big difference with the Game versions. I know it hasn’t got any rust and it has rego and also a road worthy to come with it from NSW. Seems allot but have been looking a while now and seems like they are around 18- 20 for the good ones with no work needed.
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    Do ALOT more homework before you sign the cheque.
    I am with Pop - given your response, you really do need to do a lot more homework.

    Find out what they sell for not what they are listed at - note how long the higher priced ones are listed for and you see they rarely sell and are listed for a very long time.

    The Game version are considered to be higher priced because they were a limited run at the end of the Series 3. Because they are rarer, look a bit different they are considered more collectable sellers charge more - but underneath they are the same as other later series 3s.
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    If thats the one is TAS, its a great looking vehicle because of the paint and a good example but I don't think it's $20k, especially since some of the vinyl has cracking, there is a bit of rust and considering its proximity to the sea and its use as a boat launcher I suspect you would need an extremely good look around it for rust especially the firewall where I think it looks like something is going on and chassis. There is clearly a lot of work that has gone into it, I just don't see $20k in it. Shortys go quickly these day for about $4000 up and the Games go for more - check its legit a Game on the plate. If you really want it, its probably the best Game I've seen for a long time, but talk him down a lot lot lot!
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    Cheers

    No its not in Tas and isnt a Game, Just hard to go see it due to COVID has sent me a lot of pics and it looks clean. This will be my second Land Rover I have a 110 but I really want a SWB for a runabout and pass it onto my son when he gets older. So I want to get a good one. Thanks heaps for all your comments. If any of you see a very good conditioned Series 3 for sale could you send me a link.

    Thanks heaps

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