Dunc Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 You never know how these dogs teach each other the tricks of unlocking padlocks!! You will be surprised what they do when they are left alone!! LOL You got that right Dan! Anyway, the point is; as much as i'd like a Double-Cab (because i would, they're ace) the decision has been made and it'll be a CSW, or at very least a SW. Also, following advice it will be on an 02 or newer plate for the loom/injectors/ecu/dash panel/throttle reasons. If in the meantime i either win the lottery or manage to magically save up £15k it'll be this actual truck here; I am tempted to see how much a loan is too. DVLA will do me G4 DCR (my initials) for £525. Hell, i'd be like a dog with two of them then! I'll get me coat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_J85JTY Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Anyone else notice that ones fitted with the wrong alloys???? Makes you wonder if its a Genuine G4...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 IMHO, buy a double cab, sell the double cab roof for a mint, buy a SW roof and door for about half as much and Bob's your uncle. A cheap SW with the advantage of an internal bulkhead to keep the dogs in place. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Anyone else notice that ones fitted with the wrong alloys???? Makes you wonder if its a Genuine G4...... Says on the dealer's site that it's a genuine vehicle used on Stage 3 in Australia in 2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_J85JTY Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Says on the dealer's site that it's a genuine vehicle used on Stage 3 in Australia in 2003. They are alloys from a Disco, it should be one Boost's. Anyway, now for something constructive... GBMUDs Idea about the DC then put a station wagon body on is sound, you will still qualify for the lower tax (£180 a year as opposed to £215 and rising) Also, if its all about the dogs, what could be better than keeping wet, smelly dogs seperate to your space. Eau-de-wetgog isn't a fragrance I care too much about. in terms of mileage, I bought a 2002 td5 110dc in August. It had 107,000 miles on it but had a full LR Service history so I thought I was safe. In late August the turbo blew, laveing me with a £670 repair bill. In December, the head gasket went, along with the Rad. While they were att that the injector loom and fuel pressure regulator were replaced giving a total bill of £1270. So, hi miles a good thing............. I'll let you decide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_J85JTY Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 IMHO, buy a double cab, sell the double cab roof for a mint, buy a SW roof and door for about half as much and Bob's your uncle. A cheap SW with the advantage of an internal bulkhead to keep the dogs in place.Chris And did they not have Mantec Snorkles rather that Safari.....? I must stop counting those rivits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 They are alloys from a Disco, it should be one Boost's. Guess i wont pursue that one if my numbers come up then! Anyway, now for something constructive...GBMUDs Idea about the DC then put a station wagon body on is sound, you will still qualify for the lower tax (£180 a year as opposed to £215 and rising) Also, if its all about the dogs, what could be better than keeping wet, smelly dogs seperate to your space. Eau-de-wetgog isn't a fragrance I care too much about. in terms of mileage, I bought a 2002 td5 110dc in August. It had 107,000 miles on it but had a full LR Service history so I thought I was safe. In late August the turbo blew, laveing me with a £670 repair bill. In December, the head gasket went, along with the Rad. While they were att that the injector loom and fuel pressure regulator were replaced giving a total bill of £1270. So, hi miles a good thing............. I'll let you decide! Bloody hell. I simply wouldn't be able to afford that. You raise a valid point about having the dogs in the back, because they do stink when they're wet, but as much as i like the double-cab; 1/ i hate the ifor williams tops 2/ i have to have a special pass to get into the local tip 3/ there's no boot when you go shopping If i could have 2 trucks it would be fine, because there would always be the choice of the double cab or station wagon. When i had my Navara the missus used to moan when we went shopping about how things weren't safe in the pickup bed and then once i bought the snug-top how she couldn't see behind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 but you can have a truckman top like Ben has on his DC My mate Earl [on here] has one on his DC 110 too, nice change from the tilt or Ifoe top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Very similar to the snugtop i had on the Navara Ralph. We'll see what comes along when we've got the dollars together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Yep, keep looking the you will know it when you find the right vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason110 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 You may get away with it on the bridge as I have been led to believe that ALL Landrovers, regardless, cross the bridge as cars due to some long standing agreement. I have certainly only ever paid my £5 ish for the Disco commercial while towing a challenge truck while Kris following in the Hilux always pays £10ish. Lets see the dogs get out of here! it is true about landys paying £5.60, ive got a 110 hard top and i only pay £5.60 whenever i cross IMHO - i would go for the CSW, ive always wanted one, one day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I can vouch for the guys at ex-mod, where that G4 is from. They say they have a certificate of authenticity for it - and they do know there land rovers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 AFAIK all LR Defenders are £5.60 normal car rate on Severn Bridge, mines a 110CSW & a mate has a 110DC he pays the same as me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 Incidentally, what year did the loom have all the bits in place for a heated windscreen and relay/switch loom to be plugged in to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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