Jokingly called the PSE ..... Poverty Spec Edition  Land Rover Addict
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Just for info I just had a quote from an Engine/Engineering Company quoting £3008 to collect a TD6 RR, remove the engine, fully recondition/rebuild the engine, re-install the engine, guarantee for 5 years.

Previously I had a quote for the same plan for a ZF gearbox at £1680 (I know the TD6 is a GM box) but that makes a total Engine/Gearbox replacement £4700.00

Makes buying a high mileage example a little easier especially if your getting at least 3k off the RRRP due to the mileage. (In this case nearer 8k)

The other way to look at this situation is the depreciation on your current TDV8, compared to that on the TD6 which would probably pay for all of the above work in less than 12 months... and lets face it, you'd have really had a lemon to have all the above to cater for. Its a Landrover - 10 year scrappage deal my arse Only thing that will take Old Rangies off the road is the financial viability of repair.

Big factor is the type of milage - Motorways or Welsh mountain roads makes a big difference on the wear and tear. Bushes though don't cost the earth.

Motorway I believe and based on the condition of the car which is amazing that seems logical.

Typical!

Just when I wanted to sell MY TD6 in Tonga Green (the best example anyone would find anywhere) there were very few buyers, now it seems everyone wants one!

 Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top
1998 90 TUL FFR Hard Top XD Wolf
1993 90 Tdi

*Gone: L405 4.4 VSE, L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

Sounds about right.

When you are selling something, nobody wants it!
When you are buying something everyone wants it!

If I do get a cheaper one I decided I want an unmolested Tonga, Giverny or Epsom Green car with light interior. I am looking at good condition, low owners and full service history. Not to bothered about mileage this time

How much for a nice 1 owner fully serviced 2007(07) TDV8 with 120k on the clock?

£20k / £21k ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy