Why Does The Land Rover Defender Cost So Much?

[@lrworkshop]

Impressed with these guys' parts knowledge. They talk in a way where they really know Defenders, whereas a lot of businesses see Defenders as a cash cow following a trend, but never really get into the nitty gritty

[@HPLP85]

Absolutely , especially those taking them over the Atlantic

[@1959triumph]

Land rover are like cold sores you don't want one but once you get one you will always have them 😂

[@tomthompson7400]

more like once you have one , try as you might you just cant get rid of it.

[@lrworkshop]

Maybe you're using the wrong cream... 😁

[@harrywalker968]

beg to differ.. ford f100 4x4. fit front lunchbox locker. job done. 10k all up.. for a 100k landi, id want it to fly..mate had a 110.. treated it very gentle.. fk that..

[@fredfred4086]

.....broken down, in your driveway.

[@tomthompson7400]

@@fredfred4086 leaking whats left of whatever fluid you pour into them.

[@crezychameau]

Hey Rich a common problem starting with the TD5 is the injector loom getting oil seeping inside the wires between the insulation and the copper, going down to the ECU, and causing troubles (quick search will explain it way better than I did) It might be a good idea to proof it before going, i know from experience this WILL prevent the engine from running Usually the solution is to strip the wires and sink in epoxy to stop the capillarity

[@LongPeter]

I was born into a family with congenital Land Rover ownership. They are not worth $100,000. The Puma wasn’t a great engine either but it was an improvement. It’s an economy bread van motor with boost delivered the next business day. The wire insulation in the engine bay was all cracking by the time we sold my late father’s.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Supply and demand. Same reason a Silverado is super expensive in Europe

[@wobblysauce]

@@DEBOSSGARAGE Just like they are only called Trucks in the US... loopholes.

[@SlipShodBob]

​@@DEBOSSGARAGE they cost more here (UK) than they should for what they are due to their "iconic' status and the clubs. When we were looking for a vehicle for the farm several kept saying we should get one. My dad's response after going for a tour of a farm in one that was 2 years old that already had gone through 4 handbrake cables, "I don't care what make we get but we are not getting one of those, I have been bounced around and thrown about for the last 70 years I'm not spending the next bouncing around like that, I'm not sure if I lost my teeth or back first!"

[@dledsdleds432]

​@@DEBOSSGARAGE actually only the Duramaxes have some value. Simply because Diesel Trucks are not registerable anymore within the European Union, they don't pass emissions. All others especially older ones are on pair with the US if you compare apples to apples... It seems to be more expensive, but they are most likely in better shape compared to those from the US, road inspections are a little more challenging in some European countries. US made vehicles normally don't pass tech on the first attempt even if new, their build quality is unfortunately so bad. When I was on vacation last time in the US I'd look after something to import to Europe, but there is nothing to save... So not worth the hassle...

[@dangerotterisrea]

Id rather rag my td5 than drive that dodgy ford engine.

[@richardsharpe3364]

I have a 2010 Puma 110 that I use when I am in UK escaping from the Canadian winter. Trouble free as yet, even though it is stored (inside) from May until November. I look forward to the Defender driving with each visit. it is so different than our other toys, and the Defender on-road cameraderie is great.

[@chriswalker4272]

Yes a 300 TDI is extremely reliable and simple to work on. The best choice, but winch bumpers and lots of mods makes them overheat and become heavy. Keep it simple. Any 27 year old truck that's seen a hard working life and improper fixes over time will need some restoration to be reliable. Wiring looms become brittle over time and if left full of muck any chassis will get rust, even the later galv chassis rust if you don't take care of them. I got a new loom for my 300Tdi from a company called Sparks in UK, they remake looms and with some new lights there really is very little to go wrong. The 300 TDI is better for rough ground off road with good power at very low revs, the Td5 is more an on road cruiser, and a great Land Rover engine for cruising distances on the tar; and the puma is a ford transit van engine which does better for emissions. Show me a 30 year old Toyota Land cruiser with no rust, that has been caked in mud most of its life, and I'll show you my 1974 Series 3 88" Station wagon called Gigi which is still a daily driver, not fast, but she always puts a huge grin on my face and is great fun to drive. She has never even had the engine rebuilt; slow but fun. Not everything needs to be super powerful and fast, where are you rushing to in life all the time? If you drive so fast you miss what's all around you, and I always indicate to let faster drivers past. But often they will not pass me, because, I think, they like seeing the Scottish Highlands with a proper unmolested classic Land Rover in front to complete the picture, like what the Queen used to drive aboot in. It's a reminiscent like experience of another more care free simple times; because before we get plastered with massive wind turbines, the Scottish Highlands hasn't really changed much apart from a lack of trees. I use my Land Rovers off road in my small woodland restoring woodland habitat from what was farmland 29 years ago. So I need to be self reliant working in remote difficult locations. Compare a Range rover to a Land Cruiser, not a Defender, because these are serious no nonsense simple work machines. Their beauty lies in their simplicity.

[@douglaseuritt3919]

Well said my friend. Another great feature is that for someone with a lead foot who used to challenge death often when I was young and stupid, these old Rovers force me to drive in a socially acceptable manner. My 64 IIA and 88 110 have done more to change my habits than a lifetime of speeding tickets and driving school penalties ever could.

[@garethgrundy8087]

Two types of ‘cruiser remember. Just cos you cannot buy the 78/79 series in UK 😉 Not sure you can buy the big cruiser there now either, just the Prado. Come to Australia if you want proper RHD 4x4 choice 😊

[@V.T.F.W]

Toyota - one love! All the rest - toys!

[@michaellyth]

Land Rovers, they are strange. My 1983 110 3.5 V8 CSW was my first car. It made me smile every time i drove it. Ten years later, after being parked up for a few years awaiting the proper rebuild it deserves, it still makes me smile. And it will make me smile when i get to drive it again. It will also annoy the hell out of me for the most stupid things, but I love it, and I can't wait to get it back on the road again! Strange.

[@randomname4726]

I used to thrash around in a V8 Land Rover with a 5 speed manual. Great fun.

[@GWBergen61]

Rich I’ve been waiting for this, you’ll be driving the same roads I did 35yrs ago when deployed to Namibia with the Canadian Army, Godspeed brother. 👊

[@Harry_Gersack]

How do you know what roads they're driving? I was wondering the whole time if there's some sort of backstory in another video that I missed? He mentioned going to Africa with less than three sentences and nothing about why, when, where in Africa and why they chose defenders over other vehicles..

[@GWBergen61]

@@Harry_Gersack He mentioned Namibia SWA previously and I’ve driven near all of them over the course of my year long deployment.

[@Zags78]

I've had a 2007 Puma 110 for a year now, absolutely love it quirks and all. I live near 3 brothers they're great guys I get parts from them on occasion.

[@wobblysauce]

When you have 1 running Land Rover, you need another for parts.

[@walleyworld]

A neighbor has a newer land rover made into a lawn decoration outside his business.. I'm starting to think that's where he stashes his spare parts now!! 🤔 😅😅😊

[@henkoosterhof5947]

@wobblysauce?? Realy?? If i dont know how to maintain these cars i make nasty remarks?? Think twice, recheck the manual, and then pick up the spanners. Repairing it wrong makes it a p o s. Pick you choise. But dont blame the car for bad maintenance please. Thats the owner and where he brings the car😂.

[@criggie]

Nah the other car is a parts-getter so you can go get parts to fix the first one.

[@harrywalker968]

land rover like harley.. allways have something jap in the garage..

[@cmdrjkihn8955]

Land Rover Guys 🤝Chevy Square Body Guys

[@wes11bravo]

I have a soft spot in my heart for Land Rovers. I rebuilt a '64 Series IIA 88 onto a new galvanized frame years ago. First engine I ever rebuilt. Very cool vehicles.

[@bumpkinrocks]

Can't keep water out or oil in. Buy a Landrover become a mechanic.

[@marek196c]

Once I seen an advert saying "Land Rover Changing drivers into mechanics since 19xx (1983 or so)", it's so true.

[@harrywalker968]

buy a land rover, end up living in gutter, no house no wife, no kids, no job, no fkn idea..

[@user-br1up5vw4h]

God when they work though, you ever taken your rich buddies moms up a trail? It’s a fucking treat.

[@marek196c]

@@user-br1up5vw4h bro bi.ches are cheaper than reparation bill from this. And you are sure to score.

[@Smennyboy]

I used to make fun of these quirky terrible cars, now I have a 110 Puma myself 😂 Absolutely love it. The quirks and aftermarket really makes these shine. Hard to not smile while driving one of these

[@GCL110]

I'm a Canadian that's been living in Australia the last 20 years, i've driven my 2001 Defender 110 Td5 for over 300k and it's never left me stranded, i wheel it hard (yes a few upgrades have been done, chromoly axles &CV's, external cage, 35's, twin locked etc), rock crawling, remote touring, river crossings up to the windscreen and lots of daily driving, it just feels like you're going on an adventure whenever you get in it. Also look up Pon Steyn Motors in South Africa they will have any parts you may need.

[@sarahdell4042]

EGT gauge and low coolant warning sensor is a must!!

[@harrywalker968]

the biggast must.. is DONT BUY ONE....

[@sarahdell4042]

@@harrywalker968 If you find one without rust, and use it as it was built. They last a very long time.

[@midbc1midbc199]

​@@sarahdell4042they were built to sit in the driveway of some rich dude's house in England until the butler had to do errands

[@sarahdell4042]

@@midbc1midbc199 You obviously have no clue what you’re talking about, and have never traveled. These were originally used by many farmers. Tons of people have travelled the globe with them. This isn’t a G wagon. People actually use these

[@dellee9518]

100% and oil temp

[@Dan.Chaytor]

I drove these in the UK military. They were unreliable, draughty, leaky, slow and gutless. Anybody spending $100k on these must be mad.

[@harrywalker968]

i just became a woman. YES, YES,, YES ,YES,,.. .. correct.... best cheapest 4x4 that works. is an f100 4x4 swb. all they need is a front lunchbox locker.

[@autobootpiloot]

Everything in every military is slow, draughty, leaky and unreliable. Nothing is so hard on machines as soldiers. Even vehicles known for being indestructible go from repair to repair when soldiers get their hands on them.

[@Hitperson]

what do you expect when they are looked after by REME's i'm surprised you didn't find any packs of crayons inside...

[@thomjanson9644]

Australia uses them too, we swap the engines out straight away for Isuzu motors. Least makes them engine reliable anyways…

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

There's a saying in Australia, if you want to go into the outback, take a Land Rover. If you want to make it home again, take a Land Cruiser.

[@b-rentareilly8204]

Not sure if it's just an Australian thing, but we also had an Isuzu 4DB1 as an engine option and military vehicles had a galvanised frame. Also know as a Perentie 👍

[@criggie]

My series 3 had a holden 186 straight-six in it. Runs sweet on LPG, sadly getting hard to find servos with gas nowdays.

[@b-rentareilly8204]

@criggie I hear you! I've got a falcon with dual fuel. I stopped running it on gas years ago, between repairing the gas injection system and the cost of gas, its just not worth it anymore. Aside from even having a servo that sells it.

[@harrywalker968]

still a land rover.. you can polish sht as much as you like, but its still sht.. ausie.. i buy u.s. 4x4rs, cos they work.. my 4.2tdi s/duty, mwm, 700nm.. 14 lt 100.. follows mates 80 series round sand hills. impresses the 4x4 club, with what this bus does, easy.. 3'' lift, 35,s. 4.11 diffs. 4 w disc. just a bit bigger turbo. no computer crap.. winner.. all for 25k.. done 260ks. no probs..

[@alittlehusky5]

Perenties were an Aussie only thing sadly. Magnificent nuggets

[@minnesotatomcat]

I always thought these were cool and for awhile I seriously wanted one and started researching them…… and that’s as far as that got 🤣 the general consensus of people that have them is that they are underwhelming on power, had lots of electrical and rust issues, but still sell for huge money. So that ended my search, but I still love the way they look!! 👍

[@fredfred4086]

They do look great, but they are very unreliable. I researched large 4wd wagons 20 years ago and wondered why Landrovers and Jeeps at the time lost so much value while Toyota Landcruisers held their value. I bought a Toyota Landcruiser - reliable as, and I'm happy as.

[@PurpleNovember]

Same thing! I even looked into the aluminum bodies and improving the engine and electrical. It looked like making it a decent reliable vehicle would kill the value and cost a fortune!!!

[@harrywalker968]

nissan gu 4.2tdi. toyota 80 series 4.2tdi. f100 4x4 swb, fit lunch box job done.. only 4x4rs to buy.. or if in u.s. chevy cucv. dodge power wagon, old one..

[@minnesotatomcat]

@@harrywalker968 I had a 79 power wagon with a rowdy 360, it would go anywhere and it sounded like it was bringing hell with it! Spent 5 years restoring it, it’s the only one I wish I’d never sold 👍

[@joeg7755]

They do look cool but all junk. One could say these are even worse than Chrysler Jeeps. And everyone know's how much a big pile of poop jeeps are LOL

[@santosteofilo]

I had a TD5 90 pick up... Internal and external roll bar, lifted suspension OME, front an rear customized bumpers both with 12t winch, warn on front and T-Max on rear... some mechanical and electronic mods and, lots of fun on Trials...

[@flyino]

Cant wait for the "I put a CAT in my Defender" vid to drop!

[@gregshearer423]

Plenty of people have put 6bt Cummins in them so am sure you could get a cat into one

[@Ben-in6qh]

An engine twice the weight of the original?

[@gregshearer423]

@@Ben-in6qh yup people in the uk put 6bt in them with the daf gearbox in the back and just put heavier rated springs in the front and they carry the weight fine

[@Ben-in6qh]

@@gregshearer423 noisy lorry engine, strange choice

[@gregshearer423]

@@Ben-in6qh nah it ain’t Cummins sound brilliant and pull like trains a can see why they wouldn’t be to everyone liking but ad have one

[@dinosshed]

The Td5 does not have a rotary or inline pump. They have unit injectors that are fed by a two stage electric pump. The pressure is created in the injectors.

[@CarswithNash]

Nice! Never used to care that much about Land Rover, but now I have an LR3 and I just love it!

[@harrywalker968]

probably have to love it cos the wife left..there rubbish, allways will be..

[@danielmoss2394]

Super impressed. Big Red is an absolute beauty.

[@mungbean84]

Couple of things to remember when you're going to SA is that Land Rover have been there and common since series I and they also don't have the same rust (rot) issues as you do in Canada.

[@brianjones2899]

I had various for 10 years in west Africa construction. They needed a lot of servicing but were always repairable. Ours would easily do 300,000 miles with the odd change of chassis or engine. Air conditioner units were a nightmare and I had one of mine have a Toyota Corrola unit shoe horned into the space and it worked great.

[@sebastiant5695]

5 Cylinder Diesel - VW TDI and Volvo D5. Both great Diesel engines.

[@pipopower1]

Yes, mercedes had several 5cil diesel engines too. Sadly the 5cil tdi was never an option in North America in the eurovan (transporter 4) 😮

[@autobootpiloot]

Mercedes had 5 cilinder diesels from the 70’s all the way to the early 2000’s. All those engine types were extremely reliable engines. With the om 605 being famous for its power potential, just like the larger om606 6 cilinder.

[@e-lan4221]

Alfa Romeo also have a 2.4 liter 5-cylinder turbo-diesel

[@user-br1up5vw4h]

It’s because to get a 3 legged dog to run, you have to overbuild the piss out of it.

[@TVR161]

I miss my tdi Defender ute. I had sound deadened the whole cab and done a bunch of work to it, you were even able to hear the person in the seat next to you now. Managed to get it up to 117kph on the highway also, Not bad for a metal shed. Lack of air con was a bit of a killer in Australia though.

[@gavinmetcalfe140]

I was given a ‘66 series IIA years ago that likely should have been scrapped. I’ve done a bunch of fixing on it so far with a ton more to go and hope to one day do one of the 3 brothers drive alongs in it. Great video, very knowledgeable folks down there in Paris.

[@harrywalker968]

??..why waste your life.??.. 4x4rs to buy. nissan gu 4.2tdi. toyota 80 series 4.2tdi. f100 4x4 swb.. cucv chevy, dodge power wagon.. THATS IT..

[@Cooliemasteroz]

I learned to drive on a IIA and later bought a series III but I much prefer the IIA.

[@yakacm]

Just checked the price here in the UK. There's a nice looking 1979 short wheelbase LR on UK eBay for £10K.

[@cageordie]

Try Autotrader, there are 1990+ clean looking 90s for under £10k.

[@samfriend8305]

Think we need to start exporting our to make some money 😂

[@timfagan816]

Just looked on trademe new Zealand a 2012 defender 110 $279,000- £130,484. Fucking madness. The kunts dreaming 😂😂😂🤦🤦🤷🙄 Take a look at some of the prices

[@timfagan816]

Just looked in new Zealand. $279k or 130k British quid. For a 2012 defender 110😂😂😂

[@harrywalker968]

well..... thats 10k too much....

[@CharlesRevis1]

Can’t believe people pay so much, I love them but even a really good one is just a glorified tractor 😂

[@wobblysauce]

If people want to pay that much why not take more money from them.

[@oldretireddude]

I understand your sentiment but I suspect you've never owned a tractor.

[@Decayrate-of-Ravn-Rike]

We're deep into the era of "quantitative easing". Then a couple of years ago - the total amount of "money" was increased by 40%. This effects food prices first, then everything later down the line. Last years cheapest product, now cost as much as last years most expensive product. The quality of the products (all across the line) have become worse. Things made decades ago can in many cases double it's asking price. These trucks will reach 250K within this decade.

[@cageordie]

They are an agricultural vehicle. My friends farm in Northumberland UK and always have one. When it wears out, like the one my little brother stuck into a stone gatepost after the brakes failed, they just buy another one. They used to buy new, but now they buy used because the new ones aren't farm appropriate.

[@paulhoogeveen7353]

Quote used here, (new) John Deere's drive like a Landrover but Fendt's drive like a Lexus.😂

[@nothingtoseaheardammit]

Crazy how much the Defenders and my H1 have in common.

[@JoshuaDougKnight]

The range rover’s are pretty cheap in Texas I considered putting Chevy drive line in one

[@r0guepix3l50]

That would probably be an improvement, grew up with the things they are slow and unreliable.

[@Viridis_k]

Because now are a fashion accessories

[@Harry_Gersack]

Have been for the last 20 years

[@EricaMTB]

To make sure that the buyer is rich enough to afford the endless repairs.

[@darcybowyer5743]

R380/LT230/Tdi300 is the sweet combination, this is what I daily in a 110 but can't deny the tuneability of the Td5. I like that people make em out to be so bad but have never owned one, very simple, bulletproof and can be fixed with basic hand tools. I have a fleet of IIAs as well and its the same too! Plus parts availability is top notch too. Though I live in Australia 🦘 so Defenders are HALF THE COST OF A LAND CRUISER! (Excluding special editions) So you can buy one, mod it and still have cash in the back poket for a rainy day

[@douglaseuritt3919]

Same drivetrain we have in our 1988 110. Couldn’t agree more-it’s the optimal set up for an overland rig turning 285/75R16 KO2s.

[@ianmckay1780]

I love landy's so even though I've got a mate who works on them full time, and I know the problems with the newer ones, I love the series 3's the most. It's been a love story for the last 50yrs. I always wanted one but now I'm too old to get out and get under, like I used to. Stil, you will enjoy your time with the vehicles you've got, and if anywhere, you'll get most if not all of the parts in Africa. Thanks Rich for spreading the word about landy's, you won't regret it. From UK.

[@joelfcant]

Also, Britpart is the arse end of quality for anything that needs to seal or move. Bearings, seals and anything of that sort, get genuine or OE aftermarket.

[@scottcarter90]

I owned a 2004 Discovery 2 in Levy with the TD5 engine. I loved it. I was quite and clean. I had to replace the wiring harness that ran through the valve cover. If I didn't it would have funneled oil to the computer which think is the ECU. Later I replaced the airbags in the rear with a coil spring set up. I loved my Discovery 2.

[@Skwisgar2322]

Would be cool to see an Edison swapped land rover eventually.

[@doonesburyband]

looks great! still loving my lr127 1984

[@bobtucker8875]

Those Land Rovers reminds of the saying ( if you hate now,want until you drive it). An then you decide how you truly feel 😉. Thanks for sharing 😊.

[@scaryfakevirus]

The 300tdi injector pump is set low (tractor style) as stock making them quite sluggish. A bit of tweaking and it will fly. Stock brakes are not great so fit a double servo using an adaptor plate and you'll be surprised how good they are.

[@petelattimer6808]

that 100k defender is what would be known in the UK as a County Station Wagon, which gets cloth interior instead of the vinyl seats etc, and carpets in many cases instead of rubber flooring. the Puma models run the Diesel engines from the Ford Transit in Europe, of the same era.

[@juliogonzo2718]

Funny how he mentioned power differences among same spec vehicles. One place i used to work there were two F450s exact same trucks. One was three behind the other on the assembly line. Both had exact same maintenance their entire life. The one would completely blow the doors off the other one for some reason

[@__________________________7555]

for those who hesitate to take a defender 130 because of its size. I have one mounted in 9.00x16 (so reduced turning radius) and it goes wonderfully in the burger king or McDonalds drive-thru 😁

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

don’t forget to add a pair of blundstones and Arcteryx jacket to complete the look

[@Harry_Gersack]

I'd say the shoes vary regionally but the Arcteryx jacket is something all land rover owners seem to have in common 😂

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

@@Harry_Gersack yeah lol

[@jfr55man]

If you’re shopping for rovers. Look at l322 range rovers. You can have them pretty darn cheap these days (at least in the us) and to break one down and put the guts into an old defender or jeep or something would be an awesome conversion. 4 or 5 hundred hp depending on the year, standard locking diff and transfer case, full air ride, and a sophisticated offroad abs system.

[@shaynehewitt6148]

Great video, the passion with the defenders is similar to people like me who love the 80 series landcruiser. When the defenders let you down the 80 series cruiser will be still going. Question? Have you driven a cruiser with the 1HDT engine? Would be great to see what Rich thinks of the 1 HDT ?

[@The_Lincoln_Penny]

6:01 Can’t forget the 2.5L (OM605), and 3.0L (OM617) 5 cylinders turbo diesels from Mercedes Benz .

[@SamsMotors]

The TD5 is actually a Unit Injection engine (very much like the old Cummins PT), so it doesn't have an injection pump as such.

[@Mitsucolt4000]

We've had an 03 Discovery 2 td5 the last 14 years. It must be an anomaly as it's one of the most reliable vehicles we've ever had!😂

[@tomthompson7400]

how is it for rust , and leaks ?

[@Mitsucolt4000]

@tomthompson7400 No leaks from the engine whatsoever. It has the zf 4hp22 autobox, which tends to weep though. Rust-wise its great. The rear quarter chassis tends to go in them, but we've waxoiled ours as a preventative measure and haven't had any issues.

[@tomthompson7400]

@@Mitsucolt4000 Ive repaired hundreds ,,, yes hundreds ,,, well over a hundred of them by now , and what I will say is that Waxol is not the answer at all ,I use acf50 and give a two two year warranty on any repairs I do the only way I can warranty a repair on a chassis thats all ready in holes is by using acf 50 , I can also repair any other holes that may appear later as acf does not catch fire if you have to go in for another repair. ,, worthy of a look

[@AapVanDieKaap]

It's funny how an old TD5 is so amazing to them. In South Africa this is a $15,000 car.

[@Fantastika]

Volvo also has a 5 cylinder diesel, magnificent thing, reliable, powerful and light, but never sold in NA

[@peterf.4268]

Mercedes also had a 5 cylinder diesel in the 70s (NA too, it was a dog).

[@leviduff2740]

They had a list of 5 cylinders, Rich had an OM602 on the channel years ago i think, the om617 and om605 are 5 cylinders as well.

[@hendo337]

No offense, there is ZERO CHANCE I would pay $100,000+ for a Defender, I would go to South America and buy a Land Cruiser 70 series from like Colombia or Ecuador or 40 series from Brazil or I would go to England or Continental Europe and buy a LHD Defender that is 25+ years old and import that for way less than 100K I could get a Ford Super Duty from Brazil, Venezuela, ect. with a 4BT Cummins and a ZF5 for like $20,000 and import it. I could get a Crew Cab Ford Ranger from Brazil, I could get a Chevrolet Omega Australiano with a 3800 SII Buick in it, that is a LHD Holden Commodore and do an LS swap. There are TONS of cooler things that I could do with $100k...even an 80 series Land Cruiser/Lexus LX450 from the southern USA is a better buy in every way than a Defender or an old Toyota HiLux crew cab with the D4D 3L I4 Turbo Diesel and a manual from a LHD country is a much wiser choice, it might require spending a few bucks an a vacation, dropping $20-30k on a prime vehicle and then using an importer then paying customs and taxes you are still going to be way ahead of a $100k Defender...likely you could get 2-5 interesting foreign import vehicles for the cost of one of those Defenders.

[@alexv8man]

If you need a td5 ecu supplying immobilisation turned off could possibly help, main issue on td5 is the crank sensor and wiring to it when off-road, they’re fine in water but sometimes cuts out after a dip. the vibration of the engine damages the wiring and will show as a engine light after a puddle and won’t rev over 3k. In disco td5s the ecu can get wet causing the same fault. Generally let it dry and it’ll be fine but a sign the wiring’s tired. Oil in the injector loom also.

[@corriedalefarm]

Here in the falkland island 🇫🇰 land rover defenders are still used but loads of us due to the off roading and the use they have. I own 3 300tdi and disco1 3 door pluss got a series 2a would never find a rover that is light to go over swamps if something needs fixing simply unbolt and fix td5 and the puma ones not so much as there run an ecu. Personal my favourite is the 200tdi but there hard to find. But evennthe old 2.5 and the older 2.25 were all good engines. It is a total shame they stop making them S they are so handy for us with tourist drives and farming etc

[@OlTrailDog]

I had a 65 88. It was a remarkable vehicle with a chevy iron duke four banger. I put a warn planetary overdrive in it which doubled the amount of gears. I fixed a couple of panels that spanned from the rear to the dash and was supported midway on the middle bulkhead. I could stow this 'sleeping platform' on the floor in the back. With the four banger and gearing I could move a travel trailer between Gardiner, MT where I worked for the FS in the summer to Missoula where I was attending college. I traded a BMW motorcycle for the 88. One of the best deals I ever made. As life would have it, I met my wife and since I was constantly traveling between Missoula and Bozeman I traded it off on a Chevy S series Blazer which was one of the worst vehicles I ever owned and soon was traded off for a Toyota Tacoma.

[@JohnDavis-ed5sg]

I look forward to driving my 110 TD5 every time, other cars have come and gone, but this one stays.

[@ChrisHanlon88]

i have a 1987 110, its ex military. with a 2.5 NA its slow and noisy but it will be getting either an om606 or 6bt at some point, only cost me £7.000 Gbp last year and its pretty mint for its age

[@tdotw77]

6:18 Rich you forgot about the Mercedes Benz 5 cylinder diesels but brought up Kubota. I woulda thought that went the other way. Those OM617 are great motors for sure! Its kinda cool that Canada can import 15 yr old vehicles where we have to wait til 25 yrs! Lucky guys!👍🏻👌🏻🚜🛠️🔧🔩 ✊🏻🇺🇸🦅

[@RJ13Davies]

Land rover for the win !!!. Love my land rovers. 1 is never enough. The older ones any way not interested in the new ones

[@user-yn5sk5ru5g]

Big red, in another color, a 130 pic up, would be my pick

[@garyhawkins-pianoteacherpi6490]

Haha. And yet over here you can buy one for £7000, Decent one for £15-20,000. You’ve been shafted over there !!!

[@SolHersh]

Remember seeing them everywhere when I was out in the mountains hiking the tour du mont blanc that goes through the alps in Switzerland, Italy and France.. also had plenty of bulletproof ones we drove in the IDF and they were pretty stout, called the david and i think armoured by an American company MDT if i recall correctly they were pretty Stout and good off-road

[@andrewmcewan8081]

some are galvanised ,most of the australian ex military ones are also. probably the best choice for buying one is a td5.

[@viking7256]

Landrovers Electrics..... now there's something that has never changed.....

[@douglaseuritt3919]

Lucas, the prince of darkness…

[@BeerForKids]

6:04 surprised you haven't heard of fords 3.2L 5 cylinder used in the Australian/nz ford ranger. Not a great motor but fairly unique.

[@LongPeter]

It’s also a Puma derivative from memory.

[@sjoerdriberi9268]

Or the volvo 5 cilinder gas and diesel engines!

[@larrynaylor6952]

Not to mention the multitudes of Mercedes om617s running around North America.

[@Grantly]

And Audi's...

[@brainwrongs]

It was used in NA market Transits

[@hugokrause3235]

Crazy to see them sell for that much in Australia you can get ex military ones with like 20,000 kms for nothing and they have an Isuzu motor in them because they are more reliable and they were called perenties they are very cool but very loud to drive

[@bjornsoder2836]

good luck in afrika with 3 types of power trans. the transfer box ar more or lees a like de lt230 are good boxes with stock power but have there weak spots. I found those al lot at mij old work we swapt ls 6.2 with t56 in front of upgradit lt230. dont go te the drage strip with those from stand stil thehe brake the gear clean off. ps if you want to swap a ls with a t56 to a lt230 send my a mesisge may bie i can help. groetje from holland

[@bernietoast2686]

You either hate Land Rovers, or you dont want anything but a Land Rover. Im a Land Rover guy!

[@gadgetg9479]

So what you’re saying is you hate Landrover’s or you have a Landrover and hate Landrovers because you’re working on your s

[@ThePortocasa]

Probably the millions of fans of the Defender and all old Land Rovers all over the world are suffering from some kind of paranoia. On the contrary, many commentators who have never driven such a vehicle know the real truth from "a friend "? or heard something, etc. In Greece I drive a Range Rover Classic of 1990, two doors. Quirky, weird, gorgeous and awesome to drive. In all the rides I've been on there hasn't been a single time that many other drivers haven't expressed their admiration. On the contrary, I never saw this happen with Toyota, Nissan, etc. I had the usual problems that an old one has. car I admire and appreciate Land Cruisers but in the mind and heart of every true adventure seeker there is only the (old) Land Rover.

[@F4Lcommunity]

Volvo makes great 5 cyl engines, wpuld be great if you could review a volvo 850 or v70 if you have these in Canada

[@shannonschneider8413]

Checkout the aussie content 110 landrover,the army spec comes with a 3.9 litre isuzu in N/A and turbo diesel varieties,and sell for reasonable prices through auctions as well brand new parts for all landrover 110 variants from 4x4 and 6x6

[@richard3141592638]

Looking forward to your trip travelogue even more now...

[@billlucas8124]

To add to the 5 pot diesels, did you guys in north America never get the 2.5 TDIs from vag group? usually found in the t4/5/6, think you call them eurovans over there. The older ones are stout engines, once saw one get to 290k miles with all original major parts.

[@jjt1093]

I should take my conversion series 3 back home to canada when I move and sell it there

[@Creator-130]

It is cool to see a 130 in alveston metallic red. They are quite rare. I don't know if this is right, but what I am told they only made ruffly 30 130 in that colour. I have one 130 in that colour, and with mine, I have only sen 6 of them 😊

[@jammymark]

I have the last 1976 series 3 "lightweight" on UK roads. 👍🇬🇧

[@on-site4094]

In north North American u can buy a 10 year old gx Most have been used @ mall crawler & build a good reliable off roader for a few k

[@harrisonrawlinson5650]

I’ve got a 300TDI discovery and I’ll be really interested to see how they do in Africa. Mines more of a beater/off-road toy/daily driver at the minute, but I’d love to go over landing at some point

[@frh-freerangehuman]

Cool video dude. There’s a cool place in St David’s (Niagara) that has a bunch of old rivers sitting outside. It looks like they rebuild them there. I stop by frequently to stare.

[@robertrussell3264]

Rich already owns a bunch of trucks that would dependably cross Africa. A Land Rover guarantees suspence.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

We just had an epic 7000 (4500 mile) trip across three countries in Africa in 3 landys. Videos coming soon

[@UncleManuel]

It's just the nature of the beast (old car market). Classic cars are getting fewer, demand is high, prices go up. And if you talk about modernized classics (f.e. Porsche 911: Ruf, Singer, Lab Eleven) we talk more like closer to 1 million dollars. 👻

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

You will need a right hand drive for South Africa. If it was me I would use Toyota Land Cruiser 70's

[@Roca89]

I became a mechanic bc of my poor choice of buying a discovery tdi300. i did everything to that thing, front end, rear end, bushings, drivetrain, changed the engine, i repaired all the dang doors and window mechanisms, i had the "spider" problems. I grew up watching Camel trophy, I actually still love the look and the feel of it but the engines are just really really shit. the lack of power is insane. It's great when you put the transfer case in low gears but on high it's unacceptable.

[@DatBoiOrly]

I have a love & hate relationship with land rover defenders the petrol ones were extremely juicy to run since they had twin carbs the newer ones are better since they swapped to diesel but there was one fatal flaw that was performance they always felt gutless especially when pulling a 3t load so much so they upgraded the turbo, i know plenty of farmers that gave these up because they weren't fit for purpose & swapped to Toyota/mitsubishi pickups instead. They're cool looking & the bodies are aluminium so you never need to patch any ratholes but that's about it I honestly wouldn't pay 10k for one of these let alone a 100k the people buying these have more money than sense.

[@ronaldbrown2854]

If you need to get somewhere difficult in terms of off road…jungle, desert, mountains, a Land Rover can get you there but you need a Land Cruiser to get back home.

[@euskaldhmendi7646]

100k for a TD5 110 this is mental!

[@gethinjones1348]

TD5 engine was developed by BMW I believe as they owned the Rover group here in the UK in the 90's

[@jammymark]

300tdi is bomb proof. Just keep cambelt changed. TD5 suffered with injector seals causing fuel getting into the engine diluting the oil and then the engine failing so keep an eye on oil level. It also suffered with oil getting into the injector harness inside the rocker cover. The oil then capilary actions down the main harness into the ECU and knackers it. Other than that a great engine. Dont know enough about Puma's but i know you either get a good one or a bad one. Same engine as a UK Ford Transit so plenty of them about.

[@BurpleRX7]

Lots of companies doing this now, and I’m glad we don’t want them no more! Great for farmers and agri workers but that’s about it. One of the worst towing vehicles I have ever driven, The steering is terrifying… been in more responsive boats

[@Bal4Designs]

Toyota did a 3.5L 5 cyl mechanical injection diesel.. Search up 1PZ It's based off the 1HZ 6 cylinder with one cylinder lopped off.

[@jaco451]

I am in South Africa. Td5 best Land Rover engine. Much nicer than the Puma. R380 gearbox also much better that the Puma 6speed

[@marteck319]

Peter could cast as Richard Dreyfus’s brother.

[@MattChalice]

They were the kings of the Camel Trophy

[@Joe-Mamasixtyninefourtwenty]

My boss bought a camel trophy truck. Total shit for wheeling in the us. The pumpkin sits on the right side of the vehicle, while all 4wds in america have the pumpkins on the left. He was getting stuck in basic ruts all the time. Great looking, cool as hell, but useless in america (IMHO)

[@andrewmcewan8081]

i was checking marketplace yesterday ,where i am old shape defenders start at around £400 and the most expensive one i found was £45,000. the £400 one was running and driving but needed a little work for it's yearly m.o.t , there was a quote for 600 amoung the paperwork for the work needed

[@gregshearer423]

A 400 pound defender gonna need a lot more than 600 pound spent on it to get through mot 😂

[@KillerBunnys122]

This is just like the 79 series Land Cruiser people in Australia. $100,000 for a pretty standard one. Its not hard to find many that people want $200,000+ for modied ones.

[@adamsteer6258]

3.2 ford motor turbo diesel. You either got a good motor or you should of bought a Toyota. When they are running they are a very stout motor. I had one personally and loved it