Land Rovers

[Matt]

I'm thinking about buying another Land Rover for towing Distant Rumble plus I always regretted selling my SIII Stage 1 V8. I'm looking at an 84 110 V8 with 140K on it, engine has been replaced with a RR 3.9 efi, it's 4 speed manual with overdrive, and the chassis is sound. What sort of price should I expect to pay?
Thanks
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[Jono]

you're just looking for a fight here aren't you?

[Matt]

Nah, I'd lose. I am looking to make a wise purchase though!

[Matt]

Come on then lofty, what are these things worth? It's a normal hard top (rather than the station wagon jobbie with seats in the back) but does have side windows. Is 1200 quid a fair price?

Originally Posted by Jono

you're just looking for a fight here aren't you?

[Jono]

Originally Posted by MadMat

....Is 1200 quid a fair price?

With out seeing it I'd say yes... but...... don't come crying to me when it goes wrong

[Matt]

Ta. As if I would.

[Mark Halliday]

Mat

The bulkhead is probably getting a bit tatty. Check for rust outboard of the fresh air vents. Also get a screwdriver and take out the drivers side speaker (if it has such luxuries) by the drivers right knee. You will probably be able to see the engine from there. If you cant, buy it. If you can, knock him down £200-300, and buy it. Mumbling about rotten fruit helps here.

Engine wise, take off the oil filler and look inside the rocker cover with a torch.
The colour will tell you what the engine is like. Black treacle - walk away, black but clean - walk away slowly, dark brown - don't drive it far without RAC/AA Recovery, Strong tea - should be OK for another 30,000 miles. Anything lighter than tea - the engine has been replaced in the last 50k and well maintained.

Hope that helps.
BTW Same conditions as Jono apply, no tears.

[Matt]

Ta for that. I'm pretty happy I could fix anything that's broke, I'm just not sure what they're worth these days, I stopped paying attention when I sold the last one.

[Jonny Fuller]

Don't Do It!!!!!!

[roohairy]

Do do it!