Vehicle & Technical > Series Land Rovers
thinking of a series 3 ...
LePaj:
Thanks - still looking, pro's and cons but could be fun having a S3 :)
Rich_P:
Pros are quite simply, no tax cost (if it's tax exempt), cheap parts, easy to maintain, traditional "Land Roverness", excellent off-road capabilities, very robust and simple engines.
Cons are that the chassis on a lot of them are getting on a bit, so could result in a fair bit of welding each year for MOT, certain parts are getting harder to find as fewer vehicles are available to break for spares (and also scrap value going up doesn't help), they're not the most economical of vehicles, it will probably feel like a snail compared to a modern road going vehicle, and just far greater wear and tear in general.
--- Quote from: LePaj on August 31, 2008, 22:08:41 ---.... as a second off roader for laning and was wondering what the capabilities are off road
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Just as good as the equivalent coil sprung wheel base. Articulation isn't everything by a long way, neither is raw power.
If you want a real Land Rover, then you won't be disappointed with a Series.
LePaj:
Cheers ;) it's tax exempt and just got a quote for insurance which is £100 fully comp/legals/EU cover etc... as a second off roader it's sounding quite good :D
Rich_P:
Just be weary of any that have had false identities put on them to make them tax exempt. A lot of had tax exempt identities added when they should not be tax exempt.
LePaj:
this one was made in '72 and registered feb 73 - how would I check? chassis number? engine number? what if they have been changed. Don't want to buy an illegal one :?
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