Can Land rover lovers/ owners etc help me out with this little dilemma I have:
I am just about to buy my first Land Rover, moving to it after a small, new, comfortable city car (hic), which I'm selling off to fuel my land rover passion.
With the money I have the choice of either getting an early Defender 90 with a N/A Diesel or else a heavily modded Series III
The Defender (1990): Has been used as a private vehicle (albeit being commercial) and was never used for off roading. Is still in a pervect condition from the outside and has a relatively comfortable interior. This has never been modified at all, but was always well kept, serviced etc.
The Series III (1980?): Has been heavily modified to be upgraded to a Ninety in all but appearance. The current owner has added/ changed:
- TDi300 Engine with Lt77 gearbox
- Coil Springs,
- Loads of internal "comforts" like electric windows, central locking, Alarm (which is important since it is a rag-top)
- Mud Tires and more...
- Power Steering
- New battery, radiator, Intercooler
- Power brakes
This owner, though, was neurotic about the mechanical and functional aspect of the car, but neglected the bodywork. Having said that there is no apparent rust in the Steel parts. This car will also leave me with an extra =A32000 or $3000 to play with and fix about.
As a daily runaround & weekend offroader, which would you recommend?