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rjc1944 Member Since: 18 Dec 2011 Location: Perranporth, Cornwall Posts: 783 |
Go for a top-spec HSE diesel with automatic transmission. Oh look, there's one here........................ Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
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14th Nov 2013 1:37 pm |
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Me Member Since: 14 Nov 2013 Location: UK Posts: 3 |
Where?! |
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14th Nov 2013 2:01 pm |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2006 |
At your price point I'd say mileage, age and condition are more important than specification level. Look for the newest car with the lowest mileage and the best condition which meets your requirements and don't worry if it's not an HSE. The XS has an excellent spec, and the GS is pretty good too. Early S models don't have the terrain response system (although they're still very capable on and off road) so that's something to look out for if that concerns you.
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14th Nov 2013 3:14 pm |
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SakoQuad Member Since: 15 Jun 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 314 |
Everyone will have a different point of view I guess and on the day it might just be a matter of what comes up at the right price.
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14th Nov 2013 3:34 pm |
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j77 Member Since: 26 Nov 2008 Location: Fife Posts: 2909 |
I think he means his own I always went for the GS model, it had all the basics as standard, powerfold mirrors, auto lights/wipers, front fogs, cruise control, terrain response, Bluetooth phone integration (09MY onwards I think)etc. I find the LR approved used website is pretty good at showing what's out there. The Fl2 has been around long enough now for you to get a good spec for your budget 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200 |
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14th Nov 2013 4:30 pm |
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Me Member Since: 14 Nov 2013 Location: UK Posts: 3 |
Thanks for all the replies
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14th Nov 2013 5:05 pm |
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Terrible1 Member Since: 08 Nov 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 70 |
I've recently bought a freelander and really wanted an xs or higher spec.
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14th Nov 2013 5:16 pm |
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j77 Member Since: 26 Nov 2008 Location: Fife Posts: 2909 |
DPF standard on 11MY cars onwards, others it was an option.
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14th Nov 2013 5:23 pm |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2006 |
You'll get the first two on pretty much any spec. I'm not sure about the phone - the XS certainly has it, but I don't know about the GS. Someone will be along in a moment...
There are some rabid auto-nazis on the forum, so look out for them! All I'd say is that you'll get about 5mpg more from a manual, and the manual is a nice enough box. After that it's all down to personal preference. If you do go for a manual check for clutch slip in the higher gears - some earlier cars suffer from this. |
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14th Nov 2013 5:36 pm |
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j77 Member Since: 26 Nov 2008 Location: Fife Posts: 2909 |
Phone on GS from 2009 onwards, my 2008 didn't have it. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200 |
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14th Nov 2013 5:56 pm |
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Natwest Member Since: 06 Oct 2008 Location: North Cotswolds Posts: 576 |
SE spec also available up to 2009MY. These are almost the same spec as HSE, may be worth seeking one of them too?
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15th Nov 2013 6:50 am |
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Greybeard Member Since: 10 Aug 2010 Location: E Sussex Posts: 157 |
I have a 2008 GS retro fitted with a Parrot phone system. Works perfectly. The car has not given me any real issues since I bought it in 2010 at 38k miles. Now done 65k. Good luck. |
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15th Nov 2013 10:56 am |
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5string Member Since: 22 Oct 2013 Location: Crieff, Scotland Posts: 4 |
Having never owned a 4x4 previously, we just bought a manual 2010 model within your budget, high mileage admittedly, 72k - was a fleet car, mainly m'way miles, hence lower price - but we're not too bothered by that because we do low mileage so it'll average out over time.
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15th Nov 2013 5:02 pm |
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lucan400 Member Since: 25 Sep 2012 Location: cheshire Posts: 43 |
You might wish you'd opted for the electric folding mirrors after you've clattered em in in tight spot.. Dammed expensive to replace. lucan400 |
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18th Nov 2013 11:16 am |
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