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Happyoldgit



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Year, mileage? [Apologies if you've supplied the info before]. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

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I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic.
Post #456053 18th Sep 2015 12:31pm
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enfield_dinosaur



Member Since: 14 Jun 2015
Location: Tertius orbis
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2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Java Black
As on cue: the dealer just called.

He offered me to take the car out to a certified expert next week for independent examination. A written report will be created on the quality of the repairs and the condition of the car. The organisation is not specialized on Land Rover per se, but reputable and generally respected.

The dealer himself will not be present at the appointment, only me and the expert, and we'll go through it all. I can decide if I want it after this. The dealer will pay for the certificate, no costs for me.

Car has 31k miles on it, is a MY2012 with the 2.2 TDCi Puma. The oil pump has just been replaced under warranty.


Hm.
Post #456055 18th Sep 2015 12:41pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
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I'd still like to know, as per your previous post, accident details, what precisely was repaired, photos etc.
The firm that actually did the repairs should be able to help you. Pickles.
Post #456228 18th Sep 2015 10:20pm
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Flyingfocrs



Member Since: 12 Jan 2015
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Walk away and keep looking.
You will always have an uneasy feeling about this vehicle if you buy it, every little knock, bang or rattle will have you wondering if that is just normal Defender noises or if it is something to do with the previous damage.
You'll then try to sell it on and be offered lower than book price by the same dealer due to the below standard repairs.
Or stuggle to shift it as others will question the damage/repairs and walk away.
Better to find the right car based on condition.
Post #456240 18th Sep 2015 10:54pm
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enfield_dinosaur



Member Since: 14 Jun 2015
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2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Java Black
Hi all,

I let it pass. This is very clear now that more details emerge. Service history is apparently patchy as well. Seems like there were no inspections except one. So: no more Land Rover warranty, a car with considerable crash damage, and not a bargain either - no, thanks.

Shows how valuable it is to trust your gut and the fine folks of defender2.net!

To me, it's also a very valuable lesson. Keep cool when you look for a Defender and take your time to inform yourself. No matter how much you miss your old car.

Thank you very much everyone!
Post #456302 19th Sep 2015 11:28am
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Pickles



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Well now enfield, the exciting part now begins??.....You can keep looking!!
Pickles.
Post #456436 19th Sep 2015 10:16pm
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enfield_dinosaur



Member Since: 14 Jun 2015
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Quote:
Well now enfield, the exciting part now begins??.....You can keep looking!!
Pickles.


Absolutely! While I miss my old car, shopping around for a nice and new one is a lot of fun, too...
Post #456773 21st Sep 2015 12:00pm
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Browny90



Member Since: 20 Jul 2015
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Stornoway Grey
You might be lucky if you post a few pic on here and describe roughly what the damage was, you may well find the original owner? and thus a good idea to what sort of damage occurred, for all you know it was rolled numerous times, the chassis could be twisted etc..

always worth a try.. Smile My 1986 90 is currently on a full rebuild, with new chassis, Paint etc.. Very much a hybrid, TD5 Chassis, tub & bulkhead with a 200TDI and LT77 GB Painted in Stornoway Grey Smile 2 years off the road, but getting close to completion now
Post #456779 21st Sep 2015 12:47pm
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