Just been to a local garage today looking for a series 3 funmobile, they have mostly old Land Rovers there. I was having a mooch round on the forecourt, and the guy came out. I told him the sort of thing I was looking for, and most of the time I really don't think he was listening. He just was not interested in selling me a car, and I asked him a couple of really simple questions, like what are they like to insure on classic insurance, his simple answer 'i dunno'. I said I'd carry on browsing them, he didn't walk around with me trying to sell me one, or leave me to it, instead just stood in the door watching me, all the time his dog on a long lead following me around. How does this guy expect to sell cars? Rant over!  2002 Discovery Adventurer LE
1998 Freelander xedi
Ertl limited edition RRS model number 817

Worst dealings I had with an Indi was where I bought a 3 yr old 110, put it into this garage for "full works" service (serv + cam belt + tyres).

Few days later got a call to say it had been stolen from them & it was up to my insurance to sort out. Even had the cheek to ask if I was going to settle the bill.

Needless to say did not go back there since!

Derek wrote:

Worst dealings I had with an Indi was where I bought a 3 yr old 110, put it into this garage for "full works" service (serv + cam belt + tyres).

Few days later got a call to say it had been stolen from them & it was up to my insurance to sort out. Even had the cheek to ask if I was going to settle the bill.

Needless to say did not go back there since!

I suppose this is part of the reason why they are cheaper than your local LR stealer! Runner up - 2009 Best Avatar Award
Joint runner up - 2009 Outstanding Contribution Award
WINNER - 2008 ‘Best Thread’ Award – Beautiful Women Of The World
Runner Up - 2008 Comedian Of The Year Award
Runner Up - 2008’s Funniest Incident

06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods - GONE - (

Now I stick to main stealers if practical (beat up on price using quote from local indi dealer). At least there are flashier cars than mine in dealer to nick and they have proper insurance.

Anyone know any main stealers with series 3s for less than £1000?  2002 Discovery Adventurer LE
1998 Freelander xedi
Ertl limited edition RRS model number 817

Andy wrote:

Anyone know any main stealers with series 3s for less than £1000?

No but I've got a 3-series for a bit more than that! Runner up - 2009 Best Avatar Award
Joint runner up - 2009 Outstanding Contribution Award
WINNER - 2008 ‘Best Thread’ Award – Beautiful Women Of The World
Runner Up - 2008 Comedian Of The Year Award
Runner Up - 2008’s Funniest Incident

06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods - GONE - (

What's it like off road? Would you be willing to come down to £1000?  2002 Discovery Adventurer LE
1998 Freelander xedi
Ertl limited edition RRS model number 817

Which bit of the car would you like for £1k? Runner up - 2009 Best Avatar Award
Joint runner up - 2009 Outstanding Contribution Award
WINNER - 2008 ‘Best Thread’ Award – Beautiful Women Of The World
Runner Up - 2008 Comedian Of The Year Award
Runner Up - 2008’s Funniest Incident

06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods - GONE - (

The front half, I think the local scrappy might have the back half of one  2002 Discovery Adventurer LE
1998 Freelander xedi
Ertl limited edition RRS model number 817