ShaggyRS6 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Help me out guys. I have narrowed my search down to 2 Land Rovers, each are very different to the other as you can see. Both are superb examples and are the same price. Both will do what I want them to do, no heavy off road either. 1 will do it in more comfort than the other, but the Millitart Landrover is a blast to drive. Everything works in it as well, I can also hook up a ham radio set to it. The Defender is in great condition, spotless inside and out for its age. Both I have no doubt will hold their value well. I will be using them for taking the dogs out (so they dont get my car dirty and for driving across feilds and a few streams. they will not be used for extreme off roading. Both my wife and boy like the Military one. I like them both, and Harry (Suggs) and I have had advice of off people I trust regarding both vehicles. I just cant make my mind up. One more thing. The lightweight landy has a drop back which would allow me to lay down and shot from inside What do think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Light Weight - you can shoot from the top whilst lamping if you take the tarp off, but saying that the one we use is a 90 with a hatch cut out the top and a light lid put on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 def 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie 1 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 defender 90 all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoCars Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 the 90 any day, so much nicer and more useable to drive both on and off road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto culto Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 the lightweight looks like a real gem and would suit an anorak/enthusiast a treat. But the 90 wins hands down everytime for me Besides it would look far better to turn up at your shoot in a 90 as you wont look so gung-ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbaikal Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 go for the 90 better second hand market if you wanted to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJaxeman Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Defender 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I dont know anything about landrovers (apart from the CSK special my mate keeps going on about) but that military one looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young airgunner Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 i think the military one is mint but would have to say get the defender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 If my memory serves me right the J reg Def90 is the simple turbo version and not the TDi of the 200 & 300Tdi versions. In which case I would go for the lightweight as the early def 90 turbo's were a pain. If you want a 90, go for either a 300Tdi (the best one - even compared against the TD5) or an earlier straight nat. asp. diesel (around '86 - C Reg). My brother sold his a year or so ago, should be able to pick one up for ~£2K. Even better go for a Trooper! I havent voted as if I were given the choice of any defender and any lightweight it would be the defender...but of those shown it would be the lightweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 If my memory serves me right the J reg Def90 is the simple turbo version and not the TDi of the 200 & 300Tdi versions. In which case I would go for the lightweight as the early def 90 turbo's were a pain. If you want a 90, go for either a 300Tdi (the best one - even compared against the TD5) or an earlier straight nat. asp. diesel (around '86 - C Reg). My brother sold his a year or so ago, should be able to pick one up for ~£2K. Even better go for a Trooper! I havent voted as if I were given the choice of any defender and any lightweight it would be the defender...but of those shown it would be the lightweight. The 200 TDi was the best engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 The 200 TDi was the best engine Just saying it as I see it really Shaun. I know one 200Tdi that has done 130K with no worries, but the other 3 or 4 have all had engine replacements pre 80K. Out of the 6 or 7 300Tdi's I know none have gone wrong and most have done in excess of 140K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 The 200 TDi was the best engine Just saying it as I see it really Shaun. I know one 200Tdi that has done 130K with no worries, but the other 3 or 4 have all had engine replacements pre 80K. Out of the 6 or 7 300Tdi's I know none have gone wrong and most have done in excess of 140K. Yeah I know mate My 200 is still working after 207K. Think its a personal preference thing, find the 200tdi more torquey and better on fuel. Also check the 300tdi has had the cambelt recall done. Think it also stems from my preference for the LT77. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Thanks guys. Keep the votes a flowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 If its not to be used as a family car when off duty i would say the lightweight. Scratches can easily be touched up and dirty dogs wont be such an issue. Drop the rear cover and shoot over the back, and be on and off it to collect up as you go round more easily than using a sunroof. I the summer over stubble, strip the cover off drop the windscreen forward and shoot solo over the front.It looks good, is in cammo, and is a bit of military history. Dont like the look of those boxes on the fenders at the front though. Do they come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Not to be used as a family car at all. Just shooting Wagon and taking the dogs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet st plodder Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 It pains me to say it but i'd go for the 90, though i may vere off and go for the lightweight at the last min Is the lightwieght 24v? Helped rebuild my mates seriesII radio wagon a good few years back and all was well until we started on the electrics, 24v parts were a nightmare to obtain, even the light lenses were different to the std seriesII then again he was being anally retentive about originality... But the electrics were a pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 # Racal antenna on both wings and an external radio mast to the offside. # All the wiring and radio equipment, other than the radio itself, is in place and in working order. The vehicle only requires a functional radio unit to make it a fully equipped forward control unit. # Full yrs MOT # 6 months tax # 2.2lt petrol engine # New full hood and a half hood included # New tyres # Tow bracket with both Sankey and 50mm ball hitch. # 24-volt electrics and many extras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Still looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Voted for the 90 for obvious reasons. The lightweight can have a bent chassis if it has been 'chuted' from a hercules or a chopper but the weight advantage is not to be sniffed at when in the deep mire. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 That sold. I had some personal issues last week, dad had a mild stroke then my aunty died, my mind was focused elsewhere. I have next week off which i wan to devote to shooing and finding a landy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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