Advertising:
1994 Land Rover Defender 90 Base Sport Utility 2-door 3.9l on 2040-cars
Year:1994
Mileage:96000
Location:
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States
|
Offered for sale is my 1994 D90. I've owned the truck since 2002, using it for the first couple of years as a daily driver. Since then it's seen very limited use. For better than half of those, it's seen no use at all. The truck is no cream puff. It frankly needs quite a bit to make it truly right. But it starts first time every time. I'm not looking for a mint for it - the reserve is set for $5000. I've just way to many projects around the house right now, and at this point, I'd just like to clear the space in the garage. I'm going to do my best here to describe what's wrong with the 90. As much as I'd like to get maximum dollar for the vehicle, I have no intention of screwing anyone. And when it sells, I want it gone. Having to re-list it due to it being 'not as described' would be counter productive. History: As mentioned, I bought the Defender in 2002 with roughly 80,000 miles on it as a daily driver. Despite my grand delusions of testing it's Camel Trophy abilities, I've never had it off road. After a couple of years it became a sometimes second vehicle, but mostly sat unused. Aside from a stack of receipts, I have no history of the truck before my ownership. I purchased it from a guy in Virginia who incidentally was replacing it with a 109. Chassis/Body: Much of the rust proofing was peeling, so I spent some time scraping the loose stuff off to get a better idea of the chassis's actual condition. There is of plenty surface rust, but it's stout. The body is for the most part in passable condition though the doors have looked better. They've galvanic corrosion around the bottom that should be visible in the photos. There are a couple of dings around the tail lights, and the bonnet also has some dings on it. These are also in the photos, but I'm not sure how visible they are as the white doesn't lend itself well to magnifying such imperfections. I'm quite sure the dings on the bonnet could be taken out by a paintless dent removal guy. The right rear quarter has sort of a 'crease' in it. Again, I'm not sure how visible it is in the photos. I cannot say what caused any of the dings or the crease as it's all been there since I purchased it. I suspect they all are results of off roading by a previous owner, but that is pure speculation. Drive Train: The odometer shows 96,000 miles. The odometer also does not work. Actually, it does... The problem is where the cable connects to the transfer case. Spinning the cable activates the speedometer. As I recall - it's been a long time since I looked at it - there's a clip of some sort that is supposed to fasten the cable housing to the transfer case, but isn't. It stopped working sometime after it was retired as a daily driver, so there's not been much incentive to fix it. You may take my estimate for what it's worth, but I doubt the truck has yet made it to 100,000 miles. No doubt the engine needs a tune. It hasn't been looked at in years. I fired it up for the first time this year in preparation for sale, and the 'service engine' light came on. Having said that, it started first time, without hesitation, and settled into a nice idle. It revs well, and sounds good. The exhaust from the Y pipe back is stainless. The truck does not have cats. The transfer case is not original. I bought a brand new Discovery case in 2004 from Pacific Rover when something went inside the original. They had apparently just gotten a great deal on a whole bunch of new Discovery cases, and the price was such that I couldn't get the original rebuilt for less. Ironically, I think it's the only thing for which I don't have a receipt, but I do have the original case minus the tail shaft housing which the shop lost... The original case comes with the truck if you want it. It's never been apart, and I still don't know what's actually wrong with it. When the case was replaced the transmission was pulled apart and checked over by a local trans specialist to re-seal it. The clutch was relatively new at the time, but the flywheel was resurfaced. It shifts well, and it doesn't grind in any gears. Nor is there any whining from the axles. Speaking of the axles, the swivel balls are in great shape. No pitting. Soft Top: The PO replaced the original top with a Bestop. It's in serviceable condition, but is frankly a PITA to put on, hence the lack of photos. It hasn't been on the truck since the last time it spent a night outside. I've since only used the Bimini. The sale also includes a tonneau to cover the interior. Interior: The interior is mighty spartan, made more so by the lack of a rear seat. This Defender was originally equipped with a rear bench, but said bench wasn't with the truck when I bought it. I think the photos are pretty representative of the interior's overall condition. There are four things that aren't visible in the photos that I would consider to be major issues. 1. The truck needs new tires. The spare has never been used, but the four on the road are long past their sell by date. 2. The transfer case linkage is not hooked up. The Defender and Disco cases are subtly different in how they connect with the shifter. I have all the original bits, but it's going to take a bit of fabrication to get it all hooked up. 3. The turn signals aren't working. 4. Like the tires, the accessory drive belts need replacing. I have a new set for you, but they'll need to be installed. Honestly, I believe this Defender would happily drive to California tomorrow, but tires and belts really do need changing for safety and reliability's sake before it's driven any sort of speed or distance. I've tried to get everything listed here, but it's not inconceivable that I've forgotten something. If you've any questions, please ask. I'll make every effort to respond to questions by the end of each day. If you're in the Detroit area, you're welcome (and encouraged) to come and see it. |
Land Rover Defender for Sale
Land rover 110 defender 1988 lhd
Land rover defender 90 300 tdi left hand drive diesel - fully refurbished(US $65,000.00)
Land rover defender 110 2.5 gasoline left hand drive - simply stunning defender(US $65,000.00)
Land rover defender 90 2.5 gasoline right hand drive(US $40,000.00)
1995 land rover defender 90 base sport utility 2-door 3.9l
1993 land rover defender 110 d110! v8 rare
Auto Services in Michigan
Wohlford`s Brake Stop ★★★★★
Auto Repair & Service, Brake Repair
Address: 3613 Viaduct St SW, Burnips
Phone: (616) 532-7781
Wilder Auto Service ★★★★★
Auto Repair & Service, Brake Repair, Automobile Accessories
Address: 1510 Star School Rd, Dowling
Phone: (269) 948-2192
Valvoline Instant Oil Change ★★★★★
Auto Repair & Service, Auto Oil & Lube, Automotive Tune Up Service
Address: 1325 S Drake Rd, Comstock
Phone: (269) 372-2781
Trend Auto Sales ★★★★★
New Car Dealers, Used Car Dealers, Wholesale Used Car Dealers
Address: 21612 Schoenherr Rd, Grosse-Pointe-Shores
Phone: (586) 939-0230
Transmission Authority ★★★★★
Auto Repair & Service, Brake Repair
Address: 6900 Cooley Lake Rd, South-Lyon
Phone: (248) 363-1414
The Collision Shop ★★★★★
Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Body Repairing & Painting
Address: 5479 E 12 Mile Rd, Grosse-Pointe-Park
Phone: (586) 806-5076
Auto blog
Watch a Cayenne Turbo S, Range Rover SVR, and Cherokee SRT drag race
Thu, Mar 17 2016We live in a weird world where high-performance SUVs could win a 60-mile-per-hour sprint against sports cars from just a few years ago. Here, Top Gear sets up a three-way drag race against the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR, and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, and the results show just how quickly these high-riding models can cross the quarter mile. The Cherokee SRT is the patriotic choice among the three, but it's down on power in this fight. Meanwhile, the Range Rover's menacing growl sounds the best, and the Cayenne Turbo S has the most horsepower. You'll have to watch the video to see which SUV will win this battle. Related Video:
Question of the Day: What's the greatest British car ever?
Fri, Jul 15 2016The British automotive industry has produced everything from high-production econo-commuters to staggeringly luxurious oligarch-wagons, along the way winning plenty of races and building plenty of beautiful machines. The original Mini led directly to the past half-century of transverse-engine, front-wheel-drive cars built everywhere, the MGB put the sporty little convertible into everyone's reach, and the Morris Oxford became the most beloved motor vehicle in India. So many to choose from, but we want you to pick one. What will it be? Related Video:
Jaguar-Land Rover will use recycled waste to make parts for future models
Thu, Oct 1 2020Jaguar-Land Rover's future models will be partially made of junk. The company announced it's working on integrating a recycled material named Econyl into its manufacturing process in the coming years. Created in 2011 by Italy-based Aquafil, Econyl is a fiber made with a blend of recycled industrial plastics, fabric offcuts sourced from clothing manufacturers, and discarded fishing nets aimlessly floating around the ocean. It's more eco-friendly to produce than oil-based fibers, according to Jaguar, and it helps clean up the planet. Jaguar and Land Rover will use Econyl to make floor mats in the not-too-distant future. Neither company listed the models they'll put the material in, but it's reasonable to assume recycled floor mats will be available in the next-generation XJ, which will be electric, and the next-generation Range Rover. Both will be released in 2021. Eco-friendly materials are slowly but surely spreading across the luxury car segment. Jaguar already offers the I-Pace with a Kvadrat upholstery that combines regular wool and up to 53 recycled plastic bottles per car. Audi's fourth-generation A3 is optionally available with an upholstery made largely using recycled plastic bottles, and Volvo estimates at least 25% of the plastics in its cars will be recycled starting in 2025. Environmentalist organizations are putting an increasing amount of pressure on carmakers to deliver so-called vegan interiors. A group called EarthSight recently accused several companies (including Jaguar-Land Rover and BMW) of using leather from cattle raised on illegally logged lands in Paraguay. Representatives for the British company stressed they found no evidence to verify EarthSight's claims. Related Video: