127 BHP Land Rover 90 144K miles 1991 reg

[MR R DHUMALE]

the above with a galvanised chassis --is it fit for farm work? i have acquired a farm and would appreciate advice please. secondly, how much should Impay for it ]..

 

[spark plug]

Sounds like a plaything for an enthusiast not a reliable workhorse. Unless you wanted a Land Rover for a hobby I wouldn’t go near something that has been tinkered with beyond an inch of its life with an extremely long stick.

 

[Nearly]

@landy

@roscoe erf

 

[Universe]

Yes, fit for farm work, depending on what you want to do with it...
Anywhere from 5k to 25k, depending on a shed load of stuff...
Vague reply comes from a vague question, more info could narrow it down somewhat

 

[Still Farming]

Cult following and mega money these days.
Thief magnets.
Get your immobiliser and tracker systems fitted asap.

 

[MR R DHUMALE]

Cult following and mega money these days.
Thief magnets.
Get your immobiliser and tracker systems fitted asap.

Thank you

 

[MR R DHUMALE]

Yes, fit for farm work, depending on what you want to do with it...
Anywhere from 5k to 25k, depending on a shed load of stuff...
Vague reply comes from a vague question, more info could narrow it down somewhat

Basically to use on wet / dry deep grass and at times in quagmire! Loading hay, bricks etc .

 

[Sausage]

If you own a Land Rover, you need to be happy with the spanners as there is always something needing doing to them, although not usually complicated to put right. I run 3 of them between myself and the old man.

They’re a lot of money, but my view is they should outlast any pick up due to the aluminium bodywork and the few bits of steel can be easily replaced.

I have to admit it doesn’t sound like a Land Rover would suit you any better than anything else.

 

[Ffermer Bach]

Since Landrover production ceased, their price has shot up, far above in my opinion what they are worth as a working vehicle, they are more of a hobby/plaything vehicle. I would buy an Isuzu or L200, or maybe a Fiat Fullback. Also a twin cab is far more comfortable to drive, and still (model dependant) tows 3 1/2 ton.

 

[Ffermer Bach]

If you own a Land Rover, you need to be happy with the spanners as there is always something needing doing to them, although not usually complicated to put right. I run 3 of them between myself and the old man.

They’re a lot of money, but my view is they should outlast any pick up due to the aluminium bodywork and the few bits of steel can be easily replaced.

I have to admit it doesn’t sound like a Land Rover would suit you any better than anything else.

When I was in Australia (quite a while ago), I was told people in the city have a Landrover, people in the bush who really need a reliable work horse drive a Toyota Landcruiser. This opinion came as a shock to me at the time, as I always believed Landrover was the bees knees.

 

[Sausage]

When I was in Australia (quite a while ago), I was told people in the city have a Landrover, people in the bush who really need a reliable work horse drive a Toyota Landcruiser. This opinion came as a shock to me at the time, as I always believed Landrover was the bees knees.

Despite having 3 of them, I know they’re not the best vehicle out there, but I firmly believe they are best suited to our livestock farm use and will outlast anything else. Even if they may need money spending for chassis replacements, etc. this should still be a lower long term cost than alternatives.

If your doing lots of towing, probably a disco (unreliable again), Land Cruiser, Jeep or G Wagon would be better, but ££££

 

[Jack Russell]

When I was in Australia (quite a while ago), I was told people in the city have a Landrover, people in the bush who really need a reliable work horse drive a Toyota Landcruiser. This opinion came as a shock to me at the time, as I always believed Landrover was the bees knees.

If you want go into the bush take a Landrover. If you want to come back out take a Toyota

 

[Universe]

If u know your vehicles, and can get the landy at the right price, then it's zero depreciation. No so any double cab... This then gives you time to live with it and decide if landys are for you or not. As youve seen above, some love em and some despise them.

 

[Skintagain]

They aren’t as dear as they were

Plenty for sale at silly money not shifting

 

[FonterraFarmer]

When I was in Australia (quite a while ago), I was told people in the city have a Landrover, people in the bush who really need a reliable work horse drive a Toyota Landcruiser. This opinion came as a shock to me at the time, as I always believed Landrover was the bees knees.

70 Series is a true legend.
Apparently the new 70 Series is still available with NA 6 cylinder!!!

 

[hintonroadhero]

When I was in Australia (quite a while ago), I was told people in the city have a Landrover, people in the bush who really need a reliable work horse drive a Toyota Landcruiser. This opinion came as a shock to me at the time, as I always believed Landrover was the bees knees.

The other saying goes, " if you want to explore the outback get a Landrover.....If you want to get home afterwards buy a Land Cruiser"

 

[Dry Rot]

If you have any sense and are buying a Land Rover, a lot will depend on who the last owner was. Bought mine off civil servants who couldn't sync the wipers, couldn't repair the electric windows, and though the vibration caused by castilated tyres was serious engine malfunction. 20 years later since I cured that hardly anything worth mentioning has gone wrong and it uses no oil. BTW, at 125,000 miles it's only half way through its life.....and it's not for sale. Why do I bother to contribute to these threads?

 

[roscoe erf]

bit underpowered but will work fine on a farm will
Need a set of good tools but simple enough to repair not like their later offerings

 

[trebornella]

The other old Land rover quote is, 75% of Land rovers are still on the road, the other 25% made it home.

 

[Nearly]

When I was in Australia (quite a while ago), I was told people in the city have a Landrover, people in the bush who really need a reliable work horse drive a Toyota Landcruiser. This opinion came as a shock to me at the time, as I always believed Landrover was the bees knees.

They are. You have to have 6 to be mobile.
* attach standard @Nearly red D2 fleet pic here.