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Car Forum / Land Rover Cars / January 2008110 new v old?
I'm finding my 1983 110 V8 CSW a little uncomfortable (it would be nice to have effective heating, no wind whistling through the gaps in the doors, and comfortable seats) and I have been thinking about a disco (see separate post). SWMBO has other ideas and would prefer to keep the 110 - ideal for wet sailing kit & dog. How different is a later model Defender to an early 110? If I were to spend 8-10k on a Defender would I notice much difference from my somewhat down-at-heel 110? How does a modern defender diesel compared with the old de-tuned V8? Regards Neil > I'm finding my 1983 110 V8 CSW a little uncomfortable (it would be nice to > have effective heating, no wind whistling through the gaps in the doors, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Neil The brand new 110 has good heating and a/c plus comfy seats but still whistles around the doors, will set you back £20k + though. Older TD5's and 300 TDis were OK in XS trim level but still not that refined IMO  SignatureAndy >> I'm finding my 1983 110 V8 CSW a little uncomfortable (it would be nice >> to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > refined > IMO How about a Santana? SignatureSi K http://www.kentmassive.com - virtual pub for 4x4 and horse types http://www.kmengineering.org - vehicle servicing in Kent >>> I'm finding my 1983 110 V8 CSW a little uncomfortable (it would be nice >>> to [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > >How about a Santana? I'd have one if I were buying new, in preference to the LR... However... for the stated budget I could build a *really* nice 110 3.9 V8 auto :-), on a galv chassis, with new doors etc. as needed, all new seating and yes, probably aircon as well. and yes, that does include labour. similar money would do a TDi, I expect. Mind, I couldn't do it right now, too much other stuff on the go which I've already promised. But in principle... SignatureAustin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that Travel The Galaxy! Meet Fascinating Life Forms... ------------------------------------------------\ >> http://www.schlockmercenary.com/ << \ ...and Kill them. a webcartoon by Howard Tayler; I like it, maybe you will too! >> I'm finding my 1983 110 V8 CSW a little uncomfortable (it would be >> nice to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > Older TD5's and 300 TDis were OK in XS trim level but still not that > refined IMO The only thing refined in a Defender is the petrol ;) >>> I'm finding my 1983 110 V8 CSW a little uncomfortable (it would be >>> nice to [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > The only thing refined in a Defender is the petrol ;) Ohh you bitch! SignatureMark 1996 90 300tdi 1987 RR V8 EFI 2007 Golf GT http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ - Firefox Rules! http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ - FTP Plugin for Firefox http://ietab.mozdev.org/ - IE tab. Get Windows updates in Firefox >The only thing refined in a Defender is the petrol ;) ... apart from the occupants, you mean :-) Regards, Simonm. Signaturesimonm|at|muircom|dot|demon|.|c|oh|dot|u|kay SIMON MUIR, BRISTOL UK EUROPEANS AGAINST THE EU http://www.eurofaq.freeuk.com/ GT250A'76 R80/RT'86 110CSW TDi'88 www.kc3ltd.co.uk/profile/eurofollie/ >>The only thing refined in a Defender is the petrol ;) > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Simonm. You never really appreciate the words "destination" and "arrival" until you've had the pleasure of a Landrover other than the RR's / Discos / Freelanders. My trip in my IIa is still firmly lodged in my mind.... infact if I go in to a quiet room I'm sure I can still hear the gearbox all these years later :-) Lee D > You never really appreciate the words "destination" and "arrival" until > you've had the pleasure of a Landrover other than the RR's / Discos / > Freelanders. My trip in my IIa is still firmly lodged in my mind.... > infact if I go in to a quiet room I'm sure I can still hear the gearbox > all these years later :-) I know that feeling well after 1000 miles over 36 hours in a IIa with a lovely transfer box whine and no overdrive on SATs. |
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