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bazbolly

Member Since: 08 Aug 2010
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2

USED 08 Model XS - What to Look For.

Hi all,

My First post so please be gentle

Hope you can offer some advise.

I am looking at a 08 Plate 90 XS TDCI (grey), bodywork seems in excellent condition and the vehicle has a few nice extras I would have probably added anyhow.

The bloke selling the vehicle is the only owner with 15k on the clock, service history, etc.

My only concern as this is my first Landy is what to look for which may cause problems, also it’s been used for towing a horsebox or so he tells me and will this have caused any undue wear/tear.

It will be used for mainly shooting with a dog in the back.

And opinions are more than welcome.

Best regards.

30th Aug 2010 5:09pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I have an XS on a 08 plate...Cosmetically I have had headlamp retaining rings, side steps, front bumper all swapped out under warranty due to paint flaking! Apart from that she is sound! Ask if it has had any waxoyl treatment if not put that down as your #1 priority! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

30th Aug 2010 5:16pm

bazbolly

Member Since: 08 Aug 2010
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2

Thanks for the reply.

Would waxoyl be expensive. Side steps were a little flaky but nothing what seems worth worrying over.

I've driven a few which i have borrowed from friends and they seem fine although it's going to be completely different using one day-day.

Best regards

30th Aug 2010 5:24pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

Decent waxoyl treatment would cost between £350 - £450 dependant on where you go! A number of us (myself included) have been to Rustmasters! They offer a service second to none in my opinion and the end result is very good backed up by a 5 year guarantee! It was surprising when mine went up on the ramp this June to be done how much was already showing initial signs of degrading through surface corrosion! Do a search under waxoyl and/or Rustmaster on here!

If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

30th Aug 2010 5:34pm

Grockle

Member Since: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Peak District National Park
Posts: 2266

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

if you buy it and it's not been undersealed nip over the pennines to JR Classics in Doncaster, good service and price. 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up.

31st Aug 2010 9:20am

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