Tonight I have purchased a 1990 County 90. I should be collecting it on Saturday. It's a 2.5TD with only 56,000 miles. See my gallery for pics of my toy.
Even though I'm really sad to see the D3 go (when a buyer comes along ), I'm quite excited about having a Defender - well a 90. I've never owned anything like this before. My first Land Rover was the RRS, then got the D3.
So, I'll be looking to get a second set of wheels/tyres for off-road use and adding some minor upgrades. Maybe some underbody protection. Probably a very load stereo and large speakers to mask the road noise. A bit of rust proofing. And a veggie oil conversion, so I can run on neat Tesco value pack cooking oil.
Now just got to sell the D3 and then get an estate car for work/family.Matt
18th May 2007 1:35 am
sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
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Very nice Matt I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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That looks very tidy indeed Matt.
From the photographs, I would say never seriously off roaded. Does the difflock work as they often seize through lack of use. Easy fix though and a good negotiating point (although you have already done the deal)
18th May 2007 9:00 am
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Hi Matt,
it looks good. It doesnt look as if its been offroad at all. Soon change that !!!
As I mentioned in the june wilts forum, Ive got some muds if you are interested. If you wanted to borrow them for wilts to try-before-you-buy you are more than welcome.
My Defender was pretty much similar when I bought it. Then modified it and its now virtually unstoppable !!, PM me if you need some advice...Duncan
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18th May 2007 9:42 am
Dave
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Fine looking 90 Matt Tidy all round by the looks of it....that will change I'm sure!
Your number plate going on it?
18th May 2007 10:35 am
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Looks very nice Matt! Hopefully won't be that clean for much longer. Shame I can't be at the Wiltshire day to kick the tyres. Renovating a house up in the homeland so offroading has taken a bit o a back seat.
18th May 2007 12:16 pm
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
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Looks very nice d3matt. Stick some HSE alloys on it and you'll never tell the difference
It does look in very good nick. I'm no Defender expert and so how can you all tell it's never been used off road? Just curious
Good luck with the D3 sale.2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
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My Defender was pretty much similar when I bought it. Then modified it and its now virtually unstoppable !!, PM me if you need some advice...
Yes I will need plenty of advice. The whole Defender thing is completely new to me. I'll have loads of silly questions to ask.Matt
18th May 2007 8:13 pm
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Very nice Matt ...very nice indeed ...it looks as though it's been well looked after 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
18th May 2007 8:27 pm
sufun
Member Since: 22 Jun 2006
Location: Wiltshire
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Looks good Matt! See you at the Wiltshire event.TDV6 SE
18th May 2007 8:36 pm
DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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So where is the best place (i.e. cheapest place) to get Defender bits & accessories?
I need to buy the following items to start with:
- Rear mudflap
- Rear boot liner/mat
- Front floor mats & soundproofing
- Rear door lining trim
- Possibly some underbody protection - need advice on this.
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