walshie 2,804 Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 My son is toying with buying a 1959 Series 2 Land Rover that is for sale up the road from us for £4000. I know nothing about Land Rovers, except this seems to be very cheap for a S2 even though it's a pickup. It wouldn't be for daily use, just to tinker with and drive at weekends. Worth a punt or psychiatric help required? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithie 2,424 Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 If it's worth the asking price then i would buy if its what I wanted as they seem to only go up in value.. But I would not want to travel far in one.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,167 Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 just check your usuall hotspots, chassis, bulkhead, door bottoms for the gingavitis, also check it runs decent, is it petrol or diesel? better for a tdi conversion. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gav 1,708 Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Always check power steering fluid on series twos 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 23 minutes ago, Lenmcharristar said: just check your usuall hotspots, chassis, bulkhead, door bottoms for the gingavitis, also check it runs decent, is it petrol or diesel? better for a tdi conversion. It's a diesel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,167 Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 10 hours ago, walshie said: It's a diesel. the 2.25 diesels are pretty bomb proof if they been looked after, but they do lack power, if its in good nick tell him to offer silly money and create a frankenrover the 200 tdi engine were in my opinion the best then swap out the axels and put disco axels in and a lift kit and mud tyres then he has an amazingly capable truck, i like them but they were predesigned for thalidamide peoples to drive, and at that age should be tax exempt and classic insurence Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,093 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 On 31 August 2018 at 23:11, walshie said: It's a diesel. It will wear your son out before he wears it out, if it ain't got a pool of oil under it the sump is dry, it won't go anywere fast but it will go anywere and if you need bits for it everything is available through 3 outlets, paddocks, craddocks or bearmach and in good nick a series can be hitting around £20,000, the series 2A has the best gearbox of all the series and check it does,nt jump out of gear on over run as many do mine included it's not terminal but annoying, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elchapo 3,090 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 There like women , constantly hav to chuck money at them to keep them happy , 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,528 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Elchapo said: There like women , constantly hav to chuck money at them to keep them happy , And are cold and make horrible noises. Cheers, D. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,774 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 First thing to ask is does your lad have a tool kit and does he know how to use one?,he'll be needing one and know how to use one with a old landy.. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Simmonites used to be good for Landy bits as well. If the diff isn’t dripping oil it’s dry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 5,952 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Greyman said: It will wear your son out before he wears it out, if it ain't got a pool of oil under it the sump is dry, it won't go anywere fast but it will go anywere and if you need bits for it everything is available through 3 outlets, paddocks, craddocks or bearmach and in good nick a series can be hitting around £20,000, the series 2A has the best gearbox of all the series and check it does,nt jump out of gear on over run as many do mine included it's not terminal but annoying, I thought if it didn't have a pool of oil under it, it isnt a landrover!? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabid 1,936 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 2 hours ago, dytkos said: And are cold and make horrible noises. Cheers, D. And a tight fit, or is that just me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,776 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Just as well he only wants it as a weekender , two days running , order spares Monday , get spares Wednesday, get them on by Friday , hallelujah day sat , break down Sunday ...repeat ...owning a landy is a lifestyle..remember not to let him park it on your drive without the drip tray .. 1 hour ago, Rabid said: And a tight fit, or is that just me Not just you Rob .. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gav 1,708 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, sussex said: Just as well he only wants it as a weekender , two days running , order spares Monday , get spares Wednesday, get them on by Friday , hallelujah day sat , break down Sunday ...repeat ...owning a landy is a lifestyle..remember not to let him park it on your drive without the drip tray .. Never had a problem with ours, no leaks, nothing! It's four years old now too. Im 6'2" 17 stone an fits me just fine. Would have just bought another new one when it got to 3 years old but ya can't any more. Hate paying for pointless mots Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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