Snagger Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hi folks. I'm looking to buy a good Td5 or TDCI 90 and Nene seems to have a decent stock. I haven't had any dealings with them, so am looking for opinions from those of you who have. I'd be very grateful if you'd PM your experiences to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy andy. Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I got mine from them and they were good. They are more costly than others but their stock is very clean and large. They won't knock any money off, but will do work that you wish to have done, such as disco transfer box. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 No experience of them personally, but you might as well factor this into your decision process: http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/local/dealer-regrets-signature-fraud-1-2313154 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppy Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 No experience of them personally, but you might as well factor this into your decision process: http://www.peterboro...fraud-1-2313154 wow thats quite a story!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 They are also responsible for this abomination. Oh, and the "Defender Icon". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 The v8 radiator fan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Sorry not got an experiences but I'll put in my 2p's worth... huge stock, lovely vehicles, but pretty expensive, they're Aberdeen prices plus some... they did there bit of increaseing the "value" of Camels... i.e. priceing your average joe out of owning one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 No experience of them personally, but you might as well factor this into your decision process: http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/local/dealer-regrets-signature-fraud-1-2313154 Two idiots, the guy from nene and the guy that "gave" his car to someone to sell... I mean really. Personally I would buy one that's unmolested from else where... You're bound to get it cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakmaster Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Two idiots, the guy from nene and the guy that "gave" his car to someone to sell... I mean really. Personally I would buy one that's unmolested from else where... You're bound to get it cheaper. It would seem that the "idiot guy that "gave" his car to someone to sell..." really lost out - seems he got nothing! I personally would not buy anything from a dealer conviceted of such an obvious fraud - how could you believe anything they said? did anybody see anything about this in the various Land-Rover Magazines? (or maybe they were too worried about losing advertising revenue?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Thanks, guys. We took a look around, just in case, already feeling wary, but they really gave us the creeps. We both got a bad feeling just looking around the vehicles before even entering the building to see the staff. And they're much more expensive than Land Rover Approved vehicles which have lower mileages and vastly better warrantys. As for the Icons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 It would seem that the "idiot guy that "gave" his car to someone to sell..." really lost out - seems he got nothing! I personally would not buy anything from a dealer conviceted of such an obvious fraud - how could you believe anything they said? did anybody see anything about this in the various Land-Rover Magazines? (or maybe they were too worried about losing advertising revenue?) I'd say Mr Everett learnt a valuable lesson the hard way, don't give your car to anyone. As it says on the document, a V5 isn't proof of ownership. I really have no sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 did anybody see anything about this in the various Land-Rover Magazines? (or maybe they were too worried about losing advertising revenue?) Well,LRO certainly wouldn't print it - they're far to pally to be impartial or remotely objective and get too many goodies and works. They are somehow blind as to how this ruins their credibility, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshsurferdude Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 LRO and Nene overland go hand in hand judging by all the articles ive seen based at their premises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Wht type of 90 are you after, what are you planning to use it for, and what's your budget?? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakmaster Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Shame about LRO, I was a subscriber for years - then got fed-up when they printed that stupid review of wheel braces, none of which would fit a Landrover, was thinking of re-starting, but this has really put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 It would seem that the "idiot guy that "gave" his car to someone to sell..." really lost out - seems he got nothing! I personally would not buy anything from a dealer conviceted of such an obvious fraud - how could you believe anything they said? did anybody see anything about this in the various Land-Rover Magazines? (or maybe they were too worried about losing advertising revenue?) The story did the rounds in the press and on some of the LR forums at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Thanks for the interest an replies, everyone. We bought an immaculate 2009 90XS through a LR Approved franchise dealer, so at a little extra cost have the piece of mind of knowing it's one of the best about and has a decent warranty. Other comparable vehicles were slightly more dog-eared and lacked the big warranty but were only fractionally cheaper, so I think we did well. Helena's very excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Shame about LRO, I was a subscriber for years - then got fed-up when they printed that stupid review of wheel braces, none of which would fit a Landrover, was thinking of re-starting, but this has really put me off. I gave up reading LRO when they started printing technically incorrect technical articles. I don't feel inclined to return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Good luck with the your new Puma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plant Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I no this is an old post. But I have had so much carp with nene overland and I no loads of people that have too. I would so very strongly recommend no one goes near the place. I could tell you the whole story but ill be here forever writing it !!!! Just to sum it up £15000 defender. 5 weeks to prep it. Picked it up got 16 faults. Went back for a few more weeks. Come back worse. ...loads of time and arguments later... got loads of parts off them and fitted myself as I don't trust there mechanics ..... left my front brakes loose!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear you have had such bad service from Nene. It sounds like they still haven't changed their ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I too had a somewhat expensive repair bill from them albeit 10 years ago. I wouldn't hurry to recommend them to anybody either. In fact it convinced me that I'd do any further work on my land rover myself. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Well, I'm glad I went elsewhere, even though Stratstone of Nottingham were less than frank with us and sent the vehicle out with a couple of electrical faults that made it unroadworthy. The 90XS we bought is now up for sale, since we're moving abroad. My wife has enjoyed it a lot after the initial problems with Stratstones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnb57 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Known as Nene Underhand in some circles, I bought a 90 truck cab from them a few years ago which as part of the deal comverted to soft top, they fitted a military roll hoop/upper seat belt mount with Rivnuts!......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Two idiots, the guy from nene and the guy that "gave" his car to someone to sell... I mean really. Mike, this isn't levelled at you specifically but if you think you are not an 'idiot' and will never get scammed - just wait! I thought I was smart enough to see through a scam - until it happened to me. Boy did I feel stupid - but I didn't need anyone else telling me. I only lost 50 GBP - but it was a wake up call that it can happen to anyone no matter how clever / sceptical / suspicious they think they are! Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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