Diesel Landy

[WildfireS3]

Considering getting an ex army Diesel Landy that needs a bit of work to use as a hack in place of the Tiv later on.

Opinions? Will probably be very cheap, just to get me to work and back.

Anybody know what the Mpg is like?

[clapham993]

WildfireS3 said:

Considering getting an ex army Diesel Landy that needs a bit of work to use as a hack in place of the Tiv later on. Opinions? Will probably be very cheap, just to get me to work and back. Anybody know what the Mpg is like?

Forget the MPG, thing about the MPH and the Cpg (Comfort per gallon) - these things are slow and painful!

[Byff]

If your coming to the off-roading on Sunday, ask some of the lads there. They are Land Rover experts and will recommend something or might even have one for sale.

[WildfireS3]

Comfort has never been an issue. I used to drive my mini from Carlisle to London. Forza Bucket seats, Harnesses, No sound proofing and 80mph at around 5500 rpm.

TVR is plenty comfort. Nee mpg, without resorting to Euro box.

Will have to check about the Off Roading, may have a Martial Arts thing happening.

>> Edited by WildfireS3 on Monday 8th March 13:07

[Graham.J]

An ex Army Defender (N/A) will return about 23 - 28 mpg but has "glacial acceleration times".

>> Edited by Graham.J on Monday 8th March 13:06

[WildfireS3]

Hmmmm.... this is no better than the tiv. I will have to plan some more.

[WildfireS3]

Hmmmm.... this is no better than the tiv. I will have to plan some more.

[Graham.J]

It's not really that good but it's a hell of alot of weight for 67bhp to shift (114 lb-ft of torque @ 1800rpm).

[cptsideways]

Reliable? I think not........

Past experience says you'll spend most of your spare time fixing the darn thing, so you can drive to work on Monday, let alone for offroading on Sunday's.

[Graham.J]

cptsideways said:

Past experience says you'll spend most of your spare time fixing the darn thing, so you can drive to work on Monday, let alone for offroading on Sunday's.

"If it's not leaking, it's empty"

They do require a bit of effort but once they are running well they are reliable, my old 90 had a few problems to start with but once these were sorted it was brilliant.

[WildfireS3]

Reliablity?? I have minis and a TVR. No I was looking to avoid a Euro Box, such as a 106 or somthing similar. Also somthing that would be good in the bad weather ie snow. LEaks don't worry me too much as it will be a hack. Mainly so I can keep the Tiv under the cover.

[crimsonchim]

I had a 110 county TD as an alternative to the Tiv. It was cool in it's own way, but two major points led to it's sale:

1/ it did less mpg on diesel than the Tiv did on unleaded!
Very long journeys: 26mpg, town:19mpg, overall 22/23 mpg (Turbo diesel, thats a mighty 85 bhp I think)

2/ not a comfortable / fast way of getting to work!

For long journeys I'd take the TVR, for fun I'd take the TVR and for work I'd usually get up late and take the TVR. Overall, I didn't do many miles in the Landy.

Loved it, great car! Just not as much as the TVR and thus didn't use it enough.

Mine was very reliable, when something needed fixing it usually let you know in plenty of time before it fell off, parts are cheap and they're easy to fix. You might need to buy a bigger set of spanners tho!



Cheers,

Andy


>> Edited by crimsonchim on Monday 8th March 17:34

[steve-p]

My 110 CSW averages 30 mpg overall in mixed urban/rush hour/rural/motorway use. The TDi engines are quite a lot better than previous versions but it isn't very fast. It is quite comfortable though, except for the noise obviously.

[gadget110]

I got a 1989 110 csw 2.5 turbo.

A commen problem with them is anything over 100k means they are prone to cracked pistons; mines just had a full rebuild.
One way to get more power; had a big intercooler fitted at allisport and it takes the 2.5td to just over 100 horses; all for £400. Also it extends the engine/pistons life.