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Sell the 110 and buy a 130.
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Sell the 110 and buy a 110 USW or DCPU.
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Shroppy



Member Since: 25 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
Is bigger better? Should I sell the 110 and buy a 130?
I've owned my '92 200tdi 110 since 2014, I was lucky to find a genuine low mileage one, I bought it with 15k on the clock and it's sat at 38k at the moment.

I rebuilt it in 2015/16 and converted it from a 3 door van body to a 5 door CSW on a Richards galvanised chassis, with new bulkhead, galvanised b posts, the works.



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I love it.

But, you know that feeling you get when you think you want something different? I've always fancied a 130 DCPU and in the next couple of years I'm hoping to start building my own home so it would definitely come in handy....

I suppose I could look at a 110 DCPU, but then I might as well go the whole hog and get a 130 right?


I'm probably just having a moment, but I'd appreciate your opinions either way... 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
Post #802330 15th Nov 2019 10:23am
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
Objectively, given its' condition and what you've invested in it, you'd be mad to sell it. I did a similar thing with a Discovery some years ago and have regretted it ever since. However, I do appreciate the lure of a new project... Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
Post #802338 15th Nov 2019 12:09pm
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tookaphotoof



Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
If you need the rear seat then don’t. Other then that go for it. I love my 130! 😎
Post #802342 15th Nov 2019 12:32pm
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defender9



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
If you don’t need the rear seats then if you want a true maid of all work then a HiCap 110 takes some beating in my experience.
Post #802344 15th Nov 2019 1:36pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
You need both! 110CSW and 110 HiCap Whistle James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Post #802346 15th Nov 2019 1:45pm
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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
I should have added a "keep the 110" option to the poll, oops... Neutral

My 110 only has 5 seats fitted, I use the load area too much to warrant the seats in the back, I figure they're pretty risky for road use anyway. I know I'd miss the seats if I went 110 Hicap, I'd also have trouble squeezing in as I'm 6"5 and have to have the seat pretty much in the lap of any passengers in the rear as it is Laughing

I probably am mad, but can't help but be attracted to having 5 seats AND one hell of a load space.

I also quite like the idea of being able to drop a box onto the back with all the camping gear, roof tent etc like the Aussie Land Cruisers.

I definitely can't afford or justify running two 110s sadly. I suppose the other thing to consider is the value of the 110 vs the cost of a similar 130.... Confused 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
Post #802356 15th Nov 2019 3:07pm
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90 Dreamer



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
extra option...........keep what you have as obviously spent a fair whack making it 'right' and buy an el cheepo Transit Tipper or whatever just for the build work
Post #802358 15th Nov 2019 3:34pm
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miker



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Rioja Red
I'd say selling the 110 to buy... another 110 is broadly pointless, you won't actually gain much, if anything, in functionality!

130's are great, but it sounds like you've put a lot of time and money into the 110 to get it the way you want.

I'd buy a trailer...
Post #802369 15th Nov 2019 6:12pm
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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
I think I'll go look at a few 130s, theres no doubt that a transit tipper or a trailer would be more practical. But would they be as cool? Wink 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
Post #802512 16th Nov 2019 9:04pm
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
I have the same 130 itch, for a double cab with hicap rear body. Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #802624 17th Nov 2019 8:34pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
A DCPU, certainly a 110 version, isn’t all that practical in my opinion. I thought it would be, so got rid of my 90 for one, but it’ does all the stuff, but nothing well. Now got a 110 utility, and it is a far more practical vehicle.

I would advise swapping yours across to a utility, and keeP your trailer. Best of all the possibilities.
Post #802642 17th Nov 2019 11:08pm
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Andy80



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England 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Cairns Blue
Another vote to keep your 110 and convert to USW and maybe another trailer that being a tipper or useful box!

Andy Working towards Carry on camping!
Post #802658 18th Nov 2019 7:19am
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yostumpy



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Technically,(legally) what is your 110 classified as now? HT, CSW, CSW utility? . If it's still a HT, but with csw body, it will limit its resale value, unless you've changed log book? 'Volvo XC 70, taking the rough with the smooth’
Post #802664 18th Nov 2019 8:16am
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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
I have considered converting the 110 to USW, it's still on the cards but I think I might have to follow my heart on this one Rolling with laughter

I told the DVLA when I swapped the body on the 110 and they updated the details accordingly, so it's all good on that front Very Happy 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
Post #802736 18th Nov 2019 7:58pm
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mick



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England 2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red
Got to be a 130 Mr. Green but if you use the rear seats maybe not
Post #802756 18th Nov 2019 10:23pm
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