That's good to know. I live in a quiet, semi-rural area, so in that case I would probably expect to be paying around the same.
| >Also what would your recommendations be as regards model, year, private or | >ex-MOD? I'd really like a V8 but, well, that's just not feasible really, is | >it. | | Everyone has their favourates, personally I like early one-tens and | ninetys. I'd point you towards a swb model unless you have need for | the space, the rest is down to your budget.
SWB is what I want; I have no need for a 110, since the most that I expect to carry in at any one time it is my girlfriend and my dog. Besides, I just prefer the way they look, though that's just my own opinion and is therefore entirely subjective.
| >Any advice would be gratefully received. | | £2000 should get you a series 3 88". | £3000 should get you a 90. | | If your budget is tighter you could get something rougher and work on | it yourself. about a year ago I got a 1984 110 csw for £2000 and spent | maybe £300 on it, it's now basically solid and how I want it (doing | work on it myself, was roadworthy in the meantime).
What kind of fuel economy could I expect from a early 90 2.5N/A.D? What would you recommend as to the fitting of other diesel engines (Transit, Perkins, Nissan) ? Is it a good idea, or is it sacriligeous? (wouldn't want to offend anyone :-) )