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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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Calling All Belgians
Bonjour, Hallo,

I am looking for any Belgian forum members who live near 4870 Trooz. I am in discussion with the vendor of a Defender and would be keen for a local to possibly visit and inspect the vehicle on my behalf. This would not be a full inspection with your view being legally binding!! I would just be after an inspection of the bodywork, chassis etc and a drive to check motor/gears and electrics (windows, lights, AC). Also, to check the log book for servicing. If all is good I would look to book in for a full inspection at the local LR Dealer (or independent). So just an overview to see if it is sound and clean and what it claims to be.

Is there anyone local who might be interested? Happy to pay fuel, lunch/dinner and perhaps a little something for your time or to the forum....

Please let me know by PM. This could be my perfect Defender for my next project and they are rare beyond reason. If no one is free/able, then I'll be making the 7hr drive myself on Weds.

Cheers! Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Post #518373 28th Mar 2016 8:45am
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Wim72



Member Since: 08 Feb 2015
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Hey Grenadier,

it's not really close to my place but that's not the biggest problem.....
I'm not in the country for the next month.

Otherwise would love to help.

Good luck with the purchase!!

greetings

Wim
Post #518457 28th Mar 2016 3:30pm
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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Hi Wim,

Thanks for that. Anything I should know about with view to buying in Belgium or is it much like France? Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Post #518459 28th Mar 2016 3:33pm
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Wim72



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No problem.
I think it's the same.
In Belgium it's mandatory to go to the MOT if you want to sell a car except if the buyer is a car mechanic or a car dealer by profession.

Otherwise you must be sure to have the following papers:
* a contract of the sale with all the spec's of the car (you can find a master on the internet)
* certificate of conformity
* inspection certificate
* car pass ( is a paper given by the MOT with the mileage of every MOT, all the remarks of every MOT .... a short "history" of the car). If this is missing you can cancel the sale by law.
* maintenance manual completed by a official dealer
* "le demande immatriculation d'un véhicule"

greetings

Wim
Post #518499 28th Mar 2016 5:46pm
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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Wow, thanks Wim. Bow down

That's a pretty comprehensive series of checks and paperwork. In essence the reports could tell me everything I need to know about the vehicle before buying, or is that being naive. I'll ask if he can take it to his dealer, I think in Liege, or at least see if I can speak to the dealer, and take it from there. Very positive, thank you. Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Post #518601 28th Mar 2016 8:09pm
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Wim72



Member Since: 08 Feb 2015
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Belgium 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 CSW Orkney Grey
the report can tell you a lot about the outside (chassis, suspension, corrosion, oil leaks etc)
but almost nothing about the inside (engine, gearbox....).
and if the car had a "reported" accident with damage on the chassis or safety equipment you will find that too on this paper but as usual in Belgium there are many ways to work around this..... Evil or Very Mad
so a real check by a person you trust and has the knowledge is more worth then all these papers (in my humble opinion) Thumbs Up
Post #518815 29th Mar 2016 12:07pm
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Thanks Wim,

Agreed. The paperwork is an excellent excuse to ask him to pop it into his local dealer and pay the dealer to have a general sniff around the essentials (gearbox, engine, electrics). If all ok, then we're ready to rock and roll.... Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Post #518938 29th Mar 2016 5:55pm
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Wim72



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good luck and keep us posted!!!

greetings

Wim
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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Sold Big Cry

Thanks for all your help though Wim, as it might be used to buy my wife's new car in the next week or two....

Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Post #519865 1st Apr 2016 8:30am
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Wim72



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no problem at all

and maybe that one is even better Thumbs Up
Post #520168 2nd Apr 2016 1:36am
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JOSEF70



Member Since: 31 Jan 2017
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Hello all,

I have been looking for a defender pre 1991 to buy for me and my family in the usa. I am looking for a left hand drive one. I have found some but when I email the seller they never email back. I am in love with the defender and the only way for me to afford one is to buy it over i Europe and ship it to me. Any help is appreciated. Is there a better way to look for defenders for sale than Mobile.de?

thank you,

Josef
Post #598165 31st Jan 2017 10:10pm
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Conan



Member Since: 05 Sep 2016
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Hey josef70, You could check out the website leparking.be. You can search all over Europe. And even all over the world if I'm not mistaken...
Post #598705 2nd Feb 2017 8:39pm
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JOSEF70



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Thank you I will try tonight after work. I am looking at this one right now to buy hopefully. I am still researching this year defender for any defects.

1977 defender. It is in my gallery.

Josef
Post #598726 2nd Feb 2017 9:45pm
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