I am going to buy this.

"4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30" (4muddyfeet) 03/31/2014 at 21:19 • Filed to: None

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So I'm going to take a punt on this Land Rover. It's an ex-military Defender 110 300tdi, with unknown mileage but it's CLEAN. CLEANER THAN CLEAN. And straight. And runs good.

So say hello to Landy number 2, and a worthy addition to place number 4 in my stable.

With thanks to RamblinRover!

bob and john > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 03/31/2014 at 21:23

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keep us updated.

(ps, $$$???)

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > bob and john 03/31/2014 at 21:27

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Including VAT they want £9k, but I will be paying by cash so there is room to manoeuvre. I wouldn't be paying so much normally, but this thing is mint underneath, and I think it has been through an MOD service life extension program called Tithonus which was design to extend the service life of MOD Landrovers from 20 to 30 years. Still need to see it in the flesh, but signs are good so far!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 03/31/2014 at 21:27

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I can't say I blame you for taking the MOAR POWER over the dependable but dull 2.5. Towing might have been murder, even with a five-speed.

I'd say as long as you get the footwells sealed up, it should carry on all right - and one does have to love a panel truck top.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/31/2014 at 21:33

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I figured that if there's not much difference between the NA diesel and my current Series petrol, then what is the point of sticking £8-9k into a workhorse that performs no better (albeit younger and in better nick) than what I already have. Any wear and tear on the Series could easily be offset with a third of the cost of the NA diesel, and it look better doing it.

MOAR POWER INDEED.

Philbert/Phartnagle > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 03/31/2014 at 22:48

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Congratulations, I hope it doesn't turn out to be a drab experience for you....

Where have all the lightweights gone? > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 03/31/2014 at 23:00

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Do they have any others available for legal US import (older than 1989)? I know of someone looking for a 110.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Philbert/Phartnagle 04/01/2014 at 03:54

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Ha!

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Where have all the lightweights gone? 04/01/2014 at 03:56

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I'm honestly not sure what the requirements are for a legal U.S. import, but the website is here :) http://goo.gl/fr9fDU

Where have all the lightweights gone? > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 04/01/2014 at 08:12

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1989 and older is the cut-off for importing cars that were previously not for sale in the US. Thanks for the link!