Series Purchase Authorized! Now what?

[WilsBoar]

@10k

[masonater]

For 10 grand you should be able to hunt down a very nice rig. Im sure there are a couple folks on this board who have series for sale. I wouldnt rush it, take the time. I bet there is a perfect one out there for you and your daughter. I think you should go with an 88 IIA hardtop. In high school, I had my 109 PU and was always the one who had to take all the beer cans away and stuff with people. "come on dude, you have a rover, it's a beast" on the 4th of july many years ago i had 14 college kids in my 109 while i drove out on the beach. Get an 88.

As for her not being able to drive it...garbage. I learned to drive my 109 when i was 12 and taught my sister when she was 15. Regardless what recent news says, girls still cannot park well. Thats why i think an 88 would be easier for her to handle.

[BackInA88]

I taught my daughter to drive a stick in my 71 IIa that I converted to full syncro.
Shift was not a problem, turning the steering wheel was.

I have been thinking of selling mine.
No rust thru let me know if your interested, I would about $8K.
Here's some pictures I took a few years ago.
Looks the same, but it is now mechanically in top shape.

http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/slouzon/Land%20Rover/

Steve

[derekchace]

Spend a little more and you can have a Defender from me

[greenmeanie]

Why would he give up the good stuff for a boinger?

[1971Series88]

really?

I bought my daughter a 2001 SE7 DII....she always wanted a Rover - she absolutely loves it, keeps it in wonderful condition and when asked by the wife to swap it for a Acura MDX told momma "My Rover? Are you serious??" - it is bigger, safer, and better equipped for mall crawling.

I kept the Series for me - and she has/can drive it whenever she so desires...so far only twice for "fun" with the girls.

You can pick up a decent Series for 5-8K FOR YOU....and nab a decent Disco for 3-5K - your girl is safer (that is all that really matters) and you have a "stable"

[WilsBoar]

Funny you should mention a Disco. That is what my daughter wanted in the first place until she saw a couple of the Series rigs. I would not have an issue with that (along with the second part of the plan to get me a Series) but I have not heard much good about the older Discos. Agree on the safety issue....and that is most important. I know even less about what year Disco is less prone to major issues. I will drop a line in the Disco forum to see what the opinion is. Thanks!

[WilsBoar]

That is a RHD right?

[WilsBoar]

I will PM you Steve.