I am looking into one of the two vehciles above if I dont go for the EVO Pajero, any recommendations?
Models to get etc
I like the long wheel base defender, but damn hard to find.
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Range rover or Defender
I've had a play in a few defenders and you cant beat the 90's for sheer manouverability. I could go into much more interesting places than my mate in his 110.... But if you need load carrying then 110 it will have to be. I had a TD5 with ABS/Traction Control/Electric windows... all mod cons... In the 12 months I had it, it never failed me ... well except that one time when I tried to get out of a clay hole, with sides that were almost vertical.... damn the body work was expensive to fix....
Oh and they do look cool, (in the right color of course) this was mine just after I bought it (new) will buy another when I have the money...
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?set_albumName=2002_Defender_90_CHT&op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
Oh and they do look cool, (in the right color of course) this was mine just after I bought it (new) will buy another when I have the money...
http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?set_albumName=2002_Defender_90_CHT&op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
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Didnt think I would ever see the day Scott - you considering a british product??!!
Horses for courses I guess. Ranges are plentiful and can be found for absolute bargains, Defender would be my choice, 90 can be a bit short for people (the rear sideways facing seat suck to travel in), the 110 has all the room in the world, but suffers on tight winding tracks. For touring the tdi would be the engine of choice, while the V8 has the power and sound (and fuel bill). The classic Rangie has the ideal wheelbase at 100" (inbetween the defenders).
Ive seen that particular 110 advertised on trademe. Bit of a list wrong with it and personally, $25,000 ono is bloody steep for this vehicle. For example there is a 1990 110 with the early turbo diesel for sale in Auckland (which is tempting me) for $6000. Strap a winch/bullbar/roofrack/camel cloured paint on it and you would still be under half of $25,000.
If you go Rangie get as latter model as you can, I really notice the difference driving my 72 to work after selling my 91 Disco (no power steering/heavy clutch/basically 19 years technology
Low Box should be able to give you all the pro's on a 90.....
Horses for courses I guess. Ranges are plentiful and can be found for absolute bargains, Defender would be my choice, 90 can be a bit short for people (the rear sideways facing seat suck to travel in), the 110 has all the room in the world, but suffers on tight winding tracks. For touring the tdi would be the engine of choice, while the V8 has the power and sound (and fuel bill). The classic Rangie has the ideal wheelbase at 100" (inbetween the defenders).
Ive seen that particular 110 advertised on trademe. Bit of a list wrong with it and personally, $25,000 ono is bloody steep for this vehicle. For example there is a 1990 110 with the early turbo diesel for sale in Auckland (which is tempting me) for $6000. Strap a winch/bullbar/roofrack/camel cloured paint on it and you would still be under half of $25,000.
If you go Rangie get as latter model as you can, I really notice the difference driving my 72 to work after selling my 91 Disco (no power steering/heavy clutch/basically 19 years technology
Low Box should be able to give you all the pro's on a 90.....
Just depends what you want to do.
Loaded touring/safaris/off-roading with more than 2 people - can't beat a 110.
Bush Pig or winch challenge truck - an old classic rangie and 20 grand
90 is great for most things but really a 2 seater. Pretty rare and therefore pricey too.
A Disco is worth a look, you can get get them well cheap compared to defenders (If I could find a 1997 Defender in good nick with a 4 litre V8 and only 50 k's on the clock for 20 grand - I'd have one instead of the Disco!)
A 90 or 110 are both very easy trucks to drive off-road, and don't need much modification to go serious 4-wheeling.
Loaded touring/safaris/off-roading with more than 2 people - can't beat a 110.
Bush Pig or winch challenge truck - an old classic rangie and 20 grand
90 is great for most things but really a 2 seater. Pretty rare and therefore pricey too.
A Disco is worth a look, you can get get them well cheap compared to defenders (If I could find a 1997 Defender in good nick with a 4 litre V8 and only 50 k's on the clock for 20 grand - I'd have one instead of the Disco!)
A 90 or 110 are both very easy trucks to drive off-road, and don't need much modification to go serious 4-wheeling.
i would have to say that the defender looks all good but if you want to make it in a hard core truck go for the range as there are more upgrades but it would be good to see some more 90 or 110 hard trucks out there but it comes down to this is its for town mosty and off road average track go for the defender and the range for a full on truch let us know what you end up with and if you want to do any mods 
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chops wrote:i would have to say that the defender looks all good but if you want to make it in a hard core truck go for the range as there are more upgrades
err, isn't it the other way around? easier to get upgrades for a defender, (PTO would be the classic one), the main thing in rangies favour is they are cheap and most have v8s!
i got a series 3 landrover
ex army V8 24v lwb i might be interested in parting with it is just sitting in my garage doing not too much
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