q-rover Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 For scenario1 I don't think it matters whether you have a 90 or 110 but what tyres you have on your vehicle. I recommend Cooper M+S for winter/ snow driving conditions. Forget AT tyres they are a stopgap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 For scenario1 I don't think it matters whether you have a 90 or 110but what tyres you have on your vehicle. I recommend Cooper M+S for winter/ snow driving conditions. Forget AT tyres they are a stopgap. Above all the most important bit is the space between the drivers ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Above all the most important bit is the space between the drivers ears the seat to vehicle interface.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 For scenario1 I don't think it matters whether you have a 90 or 110but what tyres you have on your vehicle. I recommend Cooper M+S for winter/ snow driving conditions. Forget AT tyres they are a stopgap. I run A/T's as my all year round normal use tyre. The question was meant to see if, for example, consensus would be that a 90 would slide becuase it's too short or a 110 would get stuck becuase it's too long. As it turned out, there was little difference. It's about contrasting the vehicles. I've owned a 110, but never a 90 only Series 88s hence having to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 Found a maybe, will all depend on how much we can raise ebaying our worldly goods in the next couple of weeks! It's on a classified ad on th same auction site, but (gulp) £3,500. Needs some tidying and a few jobs doing. It's done 152k on a Tdi on a 'K' with ****ty doors. The roof rack and the bushwires will have to go, that's a certainty! What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 not to bad, but give Earl a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Found a maybe, will all depend on how much we can raise ebaying our worldly goods in the next couple of weeks!It's on a classified ad on th same auction site, but (gulp) £3,500. Needs some tidying and a few jobs doing. It's done 152k on a Tdi on a 'K' with ****ty doors. The roof rack and the bushwires will have to go, that's a certainty! What do you guys think? I don't know that prices in NI are that representative, (and I never know what age your UK plate letters are) but I paid 3KStg for a 91, 200tdi. It had 150k on the clock at the time, a few years back. Doors were falling off at the time, and still are Don't like those wheels Is that a brownchurch roof rack? I wouldn't be without mine, but horses for courses etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 those wheels are Discovery 1 steel, very strong. UK reg year letters here doesn't included the current post Aug 2001 system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 If you don't need the additional ironmongery (and winch by the looks of it) then make sure the seller is not adding ££'s for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dew110CSW Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Don't see what this bad press for the TD is, mine runs perfectly. Ok I admit they have some bad press and can be a bit tempremental at times, but treat them well and they run nicely. Mine cruises at 75 for fun and will keep up with most traffic in "Spirited" Driving. Ok a TDi may be a better choice, but if your budget is tight a TD is not a bad choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 Don't see what this bad press for the TD is, mine runs perfectly. Ok I admit they have some bad press and can be a bit tempremental at times, but treat them well and they run nicely. Mine cruises at 75 for fun and will keep up with most traffic in "Spirited" Driving. Ok a TDi may be a better choice, but if your budget is tight a TD is not a bad choice. Yes, don't worry mate i'm not ignoring you. I'm still in the running for the 'G' plate TD on fleabay. BUT i'm willing to spend more of what we currently don't have on a Tdi because it will last longer. Love or hate the TD or the Tdi, that's a simple fact because it's newer and acknowledged as one of the best ever L/R engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dew110CSW Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I know it isn't, but at the time my budget was barely enough to get a Coiler, so to find one with a Tubby as well was a real bonus. Ok I'd love a TDi, but not in this truck. The Girlfriend wants it so I'll be getting a nice 300tdi CSW and she can have the TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 I know it isn't, but at the time my budget was barely enough to get a Coiler, so to find one with a Tubby as well was a real bonus. Ok I'd love a TDi, but not in this truck. The Girlfriend wants it so I'll be getting a nice 300tdi CSW and she can have the TD. 300 Tdi? Flash bugger. We'll see which one comes to fruition. If it's the TD i have some cash left over for winch, snorkel and dog guard. If it's a Tdi then i have to be more careful with mud and water, can't pull the roof trusses up and have to cover the seats with cloths! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Right then, i know i've said we want a 110, but we've just got back from going to look at a 90 TD Hard Top. It was 1989 vintage with 89k on the clock and a host of past MOT's and receipts. It's got alloys, clean interior and an 'A' bar. Offered the chap (dealer) £1,800 but he wanted £2k and wouldn't budge. Purely because he wouldn't negotiate i walked away! I'm quite proud of myself for not buckling when looking at a new Landy, normally they all have to come home! Had a look at the Hard Top 200Tdi 110 that's on buy-now at Brightwells. They want minimum £1,700 and it needs seats, doors, top of bulkhead and that's as far as i got before i decided it was overpriced... I have a feeling i might not find a new truck. Got a chap coming to see the Rangey this evening too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Patience.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 one will turn up & you'll fall for it, you will know when it's right for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Got a chap coming to see the Rangey this evening too It gets worse, he's having my Rangey :( Once i've sold my DoKa as well we'll start looking again. Then again i must just say "fxxx it" and put one on my credit card at Brightwells next tuesday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 one will turn up & you'll fall for it, you will know when it's right for you You could always lend me yours... Was it 1992 when the Tdi first went into the 90 & 110? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 You could always lend me yours... Was it 1992 when the Tdi first went into the 90 & 110? lend you mine --- not in a million yaers or pounds, love it far to much. 200Tdi was fitted from Aug/Sept 1990 [1991 model year change over] when the Defender name was first used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 lend you mine --- not in a million yaers or pounds, love it far to much. Thought you might say that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I see everybody is saying CSW. Could you please tell me why ? What is wrong with a SW ?? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 nothing wrong with a SW, just County's have a bit more soft furnishings & carpet instead of rubber mats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I know that Ralph but EVERYBODY refers to a Defender station wagon as a County. I think you and I must have the only two SW's made mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I think you and I must have the only two SW's made mike your on your own Mike, mine's a CSW too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dew110CSW Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I think you and I must have the only two SW's made Erm, Ralph's is a County, like mine is. Nothing wrong with an SW, but it's worth the little extra for a CSW if you can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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