I'm looking to get into a Defender and a dealer that I'm friends with has had a 50th anniversary model come into his hands. It's quite a clean truck and I'm very very interested in picking it up but- I know next to nothing about these trucks and about pricing so I'm looking for a down and dirty education. Any other resources that you could point me to be very helpful as well.
As for myself until this point I've only owned older Land Cruiser's. My current ride is a 1984 BJ46 which is a medium wheelbase 3.4 L diesel. It is to date the newest vehicle I have ever owned in my 47 years on the planet and I have had a lot of cars. With factory locking differentials, a slight lift, and a well functioning PTO winch, it's very capable but in terms of daily use it's rough and hard to hold a conversation with my kids to and fro all the campgrounds, trails etc.
I'm interested in the defender is because through the years of service and development it has continue to technically advanced while at least in my opinion, having maintained its simple, utilitarian function based design. The interior of the 50th anniversary model that I'm looking at is it "classic" or in fact styled in any kind of way- it's just useful. Simply put I'm ready for more advanced and refined vehicle that isnt totally ugly and the Defender clearly fits the bill.
So on that note I'll be hanging around starting to pick up little technical tidbits from you guys. Mechanically I'm capable. I'd like to find a truck with minimal rust and body problems. And so my technical question for you guys is where should I be looking as I examine these trucks.
Pete
As for myself until this point I've only owned older Land Cruiser's. My current ride is a 1984 BJ46 which is a medium wheelbase 3.4 L diesel. It is to date the newest vehicle I have ever owned in my 47 years on the planet and I have had a lot of cars. With factory locking differentials, a slight lift, and a well functioning PTO winch, it's very capable but in terms of daily use it's rough and hard to hold a conversation with my kids to and fro all the campgrounds, trails etc.
I'm interested in the defender is because through the years of service and development it has continue to technically advanced while at least in my opinion, having maintained its simple, utilitarian function based design. The interior of the 50th anniversary model that I'm looking at is it "classic" or in fact styled in any kind of way- it's just useful. Simply put I'm ready for more advanced and refined vehicle that isnt totally ugly and the Defender clearly fits the bill.
So on that note I'll be hanging around starting to pick up little technical tidbits from you guys. Mechanically I'm capable. I'd like to find a truck with minimal rust and body problems. And so my technical question for you guys is where should I be looking as I examine these trucks.
Pete