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Huttopia



Member Since: 23 Feb 2016
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SLK
So, after rugby training this morning, a run with dogs afterwards and a late lunch with friends I found myself buying a T reg Merc SLK230 with two owners and 70k for a whopping £300. It’s the funny blue colour. Family friends owned it from new, first the son then the father. I’m now trying to work out if I’ve been a complete arse or bagged a bargain. 😬
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shropshiredefender



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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Great fun or a money pit Very Happy
Concussion during Rugby practice? Just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right.
Post #803420 24th Nov 2019 8:02pm
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Huttopia



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I can’t claim concussion, I was coaching 😁. We will see. It might be a run around to the station instead of the 90.
Post #803422 24th Nov 2019 8:19pm
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Joe the Plumber



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2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
I can’t claim concussion, I was coaching 😁. We will see. It might be a run around to the salon instead of the 90.

Just corrected that for you (and running away very fast....)
Post #803428 24th Nov 2019 9:07pm
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
I think rust is your biggest risk on those. If that’s ok you might have a lot of fun for not much money. What do the front arches look like? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #803429 24th Nov 2019 9:14pm
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Co1



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For £300 I’m not sure you can go wrong! I’d have bought it.
Post #803431 24th Nov 2019 9:17pm
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Huttopia



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I’ve not taken up hair dressing either 🙄😂.

What’s not to like?
Post #803432 24th Nov 2019 9:18pm
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Mike_E



Member Since: 13 Apr 2017
Location: Aberdeenshire
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green
For 300quid if it makes it 6 months until its next MOT it's a bargain!
Post #803471 25th Nov 2019 9:05am
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TJ101



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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Bluest wrote:
I think rust is your biggest risk on those. If that’s ok you might have a lot of fun for not much money. What do the front arches look like?


Agree,, have seen a few with the rear suspension turrets rusted through Shocked California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
Post #803472 25th Nov 2019 9:30am
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Huttopia



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Well, hopefully I’ll get to have a look at it properly over the weekend. I’ll share the details, lemon or not 😁
Post #803476 25th Nov 2019 10:17am
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Huttopia



Member Since: 23 Feb 2016
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I know you’re all desperate to see this:

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Good bits: the roof works perfectly, it’s drives, stops and pulls well. It has a full service history, As and Bs nothing missed.

Bad bits: the interior needs the deepest of deep cleans, and then cleaning again. Some of the interior plastics will need replacing as they are badly marked. Both front wings are bubbling in the same place.

I’ve just ordered a steam cleaner Laughing
Post #803797 27th Nov 2019 1:40pm
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sako243



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Wales 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
Pretty clean MOT history too Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi
Post #803817 27th Nov 2019 5:06pm
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Huttopia



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Yep. The odd advisory here and there but most are a straight pass. The remote central locking wasn't working, but two CR2025s and a very simple (by LR standards) re-sync and its all good.

I've just had a call from father in law.....who has a 110XS which is his pride and joy. It has broken down and the gearbox made some horrible sounds as it was breaking down. It can't be towed, so he's waiting for Shukers to come and fetch it. I think it has done all of 12k miles, always serviced, waxoyled, garaged, not used when wet, generally pampered Shocked

I did the honourable thing and offered him a very nice SLK..... Rolling with laughter
Post #803823 27th Nov 2019 5:24pm
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Huttopia



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I reflected on my somewhat cruel offer of an SLK and pinged him to see if he wants to use my 90 for a while. It's the thought that counts.
Post #803825 27th Nov 2019 5:31pm
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
This is one of those cars that is at the absolute bottom of the depreciation curve. Mercedes sports coupes generally do well as classics, these seem to to have aged well in looks department, so I'd be looking for a way to fix any major problems and preserve the rest and await the day I can sell it for £20k at Bonhams auction Laughing

The great thing about it being a Merc is that they tend to keep supplying parts for older models, so anyhting you need should still be available. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #803827 27th Nov 2019 5:45pm
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