TheRecklessEngineer Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I hate to say this, but it's nearly time that my Series and I parted ways. Being heavily modified, I'm not really certain how to stick a price on it. I could just stick it on eBay and see how it does, but I thought I'd ask the audience for their opinion. Specs: Series 3, 88 with a truck cab. Rebuild completed about 3 years ago. Chassis totally done over, numerous coats of primer/paint etc. Originally with a V8, but since swapped for a TDI - see below. Bulkhead repaired. New brakes/lines/master/slaves. Parabolic springs Monroe gas dampers New fuel tank PAS conversion R380 + 300 TDi Remote oil cooler Series wings, but Defender bonnet/grill to get everything to fit. TD5 instrument cluster. Otherwise, standard She's a good solid reliable (Yes!) truck. She's noisy, uncomfortable and difficult to drive - just like every other Series. There are a few dents and dings, and she's a bit ragged around the edges - just like a Series should be. However, the TDi+R380 means that she will keep up with traffic and do about 350 miles on a surprisingly small tank of diesel. That works out at about 35mpg. Totalling up what I've spent over the years, it must be nearly £8k. So, the question: What would you pay for this truck? A standard series, with a modern twist? http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=22985 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=74013&st=20#entry656121 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Fancy a TD4 freelander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh NZ Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hmm, that's an impressive list! Where im from there are VERY few 200tdi motors floating round because the discos over here don't rust out etc. a fully original series with decent panels, road legal and no rust goes for around $7000 (£3500). If it was mine I would throw it on for £6000ish... Sounds fair to me haha as far as I know, you never seem to get your money back on parts money. I would certainly pay $12000 here for something like that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 So now I'm googling shipping to NZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2hse Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Uhh not so quick. With those mods it would not be road legal unless the mods (PAS conversion and engine/transmission upgrade) have been certified by an engineer. That will cost probably about NZD800-900. Getting it into the country will require a >>lot<< of cleaning to pass the very stringent customs requirements. That will cost bux too. I think something like that might be attractive to a local buyer but since it has been modified, it will be likely to attract less than one that is original and straight. Local vehicles last longer because we don't salt our roads, so you will get higher value vehicles with *no* rust. Me? I'd pay no more than NZD4500-5000 for a straight series III 109 with all the fruit. One that is heavily modified goes down the scale from there. For what you have described, look no more than NZD3500. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh NZ Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Haha! Maybe I got a bit excited! Certainly a cool machine. I want one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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