97 D90 SW Alpine White $21,500

[RDesign]

4.0, AT, 159k miles, #2212, BFG KM2's with approx. 6k on them (255/85-16), Rock sliders with jack points, A/C works well, Pioneer stereo. Old man emu shocks/steering damper (and 1" lift springs I believe). Runs and drives great, it has been my daily driver since I purchased it in 8/08 with about 137k on the odometer. Truck was originally purchased in Maryland, I bought it out of New Jersey. Fluids (t-case, swivel balls, diffs, wheel bearings, etc..) were replaced in the last 3k miles. Recent VDO temp guage mod, new alternator, new plugs and wires. I had some missing issues and the alternator was the culprit!! (thanks Ron!) There is a little tick coming from the right engine bank when it is cold for a minute or two at startup, could be a lifter or an exhaust leak. Hasn't changed since I bought it and I have not tackled it yet. Also it has a small coolant leak from the front if the intake manifold, I add about a quart of coolant every couple months. It doesn't use any measureable amount of oil. There are a couple dings in the drivers door and a little rust in the common areas, bottom of the rear door is the worst spot by far, the pics will tell the story. Definitely well below average for a MN truck! I removed the door hinges when I bought it blasted them to bare metal, machined the hinge for a bronze bushing and primed/painted with some PPG products, there is a little rust bleed from behind the stainless screw heads but they look good really, the bushing seems to keep the paint from breaking where the hinges rub on each other, I should post a write up sometime in the small project forum... I machined some aluminum wing vent covers, I still have the originals if the future owner prefers. I also have a bolt on brush bar and headlight grills in really nice shape I just prefer the bare bumper lately (it gets less commonly confused as a jeep :) ) I know there are a lot of miles but this truck is tight and in great shape. The fact that it is daily driven instead of sitting in a shed I think is an advantage in a way. Needs nothing to drive cross country or wherever right now. PM or reply to this thread with questions.
-Jon

[evilfij]

Good luck on the sale Jon and my compliments on an outstanding set of pictures of the rust prone areas.

[Roving Beetle]

If I had the cash in hand instead of a big International I'd be right there to buy it. :( Nice truck and seems like a good honest sale IE: Nice pics and details of the truck.

Doug

[Campbell]

Good luck with the sale....

[discotdi]

"Seems like a great deal " Gotta love the Defender world where a 160,000 mile truck is a great deal at $21,000! The same vintage RR or Disco would be worth $1500! OR less.

Good luck with the sale, it is a nice looking D90.

[RDesign]

I mentioned the front brush bumper, here is a pic of it from a canoe/camping trip last summer. These pics also show the canoe rack I have for it if the buyer wants it.

[Campbell]

Seems decent for a 1997 with minimal rust.


"Seems like a great deal " Gotta love the Defender world where a 160,000 mile truck is a great deal at $21,000! The same vintage RR or Disco would be worth $1500! OR less.

Good luck with the sale, it is a nice looking D90.

[discotdi]

It is a nice truck. My point was only that the Defender world is a unique place where 160,000 mile and 12 year old trucks bring $21,000. it is great.

[RDesign]

It is a nice truck. My point was only that the Defender world is a unique place where 160,000 mile and 12 year old trucks bring $21,000. it is great.
Of course, this remains to be seen.. then I want to see the $1500 disco that is in the same shape this defender is.. :)

[Campbell]

It is a nice truck. My point was only that the Defender world is a unique place where 160,000 mile and 12 year old trucks bring $21,000. it is great.


How true!! I remember when I sold my dII to a guy recently and he asked me why I was selling it. 03 with only 52k. I told him I didn't need two land rovers and just bought my 97 with 120k and like that so much more...I wish I took a picture of his face when I said that!

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It is a nice truck. My point was only that the Defender world is a unique place where 160,000 mile and 12 year old trucks bring $21,000. it is great.


How true!!

[RDesign]

$19,900
jon underscore rosemeier at hotmail dot com

[RDesign]

$18,900

[RDesign]

A couple of you guys have asked for interior photos...

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And, now a pic with the window tint... I have a friend that is trying to keep me from selling it I think. So he came over and put this tint on for me, did a really nice job too. It really changes the look of the truck.

[TravelerBT]

If I had the cash, this would be sitting in my driveway :) Good luck with the sale.

[RDesign]

Open to offers...

[rovertrader]

When were the oil cooler lines replaced? Considering a drive.... Thanks- nice truck by the way. I was looking for a s/t, but this would work for sure.

[Roving Beetle]

Want an Audi allroad 2.7 twin turbo 6 speed in trade? How about a 1961 International all wheel drive beast of a truck with 8K original miles? :D

I have too much "inventory" right now or I'd be on a plane to come get this one....

Good luck with the sale, it looks like a nice driver. I really would love to have it.

[RDesign]

$17,900

[JohnsD90]

This is B.S. this truck should have sold at $21k. There is like no rust on this truck, it should be sold by now. Someone should buy it. BUMP

[Roving Beetle]

RDesign you have a PM.

Bump for a nice truck - someone buy my International so I can hop on the next plane out there and bring this fine Rover home to Maine! :)

[disco dog]

$17,900

Trade for a cherry Poesche Carrera?

[Campbell]

I'm surprised this hasn't sold.....Hell put 5k into an Engine and you got an awesome 90 for 22k.

This was my plan when I bought mine.




This is B.S. this truck should have sold at $21k. There is like no rust on this truck, it should be sold by now. Someone should buy it. BUMP

[KKilo23]

This is B.S. this truck should have sold at $21k. There is like no rust on this truck, it should be sold by now. Someone should buy it. BUMPWhat he said. This is a great truck.

To the owner... Try Discoweb.org, Landroverexchange.com, and E-bay. I have always had luck selling trucks there. I think the problem here is most of us own one, two or more already. If I didn't have two 90s I would have bout this in a heart beat for this price.. Good luck! :)

[RDesign]

I also had the windshield replaced recently, along with the weather seal. The exhaust is Borla, muffler at least cat-back I believe, though I didn't buy it and since I didn't know for sure I didn't mention it.

I took a pretty major pay cut at work recently. My three main hobbies are MX racing, my CNC shop and this Rover. As things stand today I have to loose one. The CNC shop, though meager, is a source of income so selling off equipment doesn't make a lot of sense. My first love is MX and I just can't imagine going without but I am starting to think twice.

[evilfij]

If this were anywhere other than the upper midwest (ie west coast, east coast, colorado etc.) it would have sold by now.

[RDesign]

my favorite email was the one this morning.. after asking if it would fit in a 7' garage door, the next response was, "when you get around the $15k range, let me know. Extremely tough market out there."

I had to summon a breathe of restraint to keep from firing one back I would later regret.

Guys.. I think I am about done, the wife may have to bury me in this d-90. I am thinking of honoring my 3 year olds request, "don't sell the mountain car!"

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Just so it is clear, I don't NEED to sell this D90. At this point I'd just rather have the cash.
So consider the $17,900 a firm price.

[FlaD90]

Who is financing these days folks?

Come on somebody buy this!!!

I checked Capital One where I financed my ST but it seems they have changed the rules....somebody give me a name...

[SMOB]

my favorite email was the one this morning.. after asking if it would fit in a 7' garage door, the next response was, "when you get around the $15k range, let me know. Extremely tough market out there."

I had to summon a breathe of restraint to keep from firing one back I would later regret.

Guys.. I think I am about done, the wife may have to bury me in this d-90. I am thinking of honoring my 3 year olds request, "don't sell the mountain car!"

Follow-up Post:

Just so it is clear, I don't NEED to sell this D90. At this point I'd just rather have the cash.
So consider the $17,900 a firm price.

I'll tell my sister in law (lives in St. Paul), she's been looking for a D90 for a while now.

[JohnsD90]

my favorite email was the one this morning.. after asking if it would fit in a 7' garage door, the next response was, "when you get around the $15k range, let me know. Extremely tough market out there."

I had to summon a breathe of restraint to keep from firing one back I would later regret.

Guys.. I think I am about done, the wife may have to bury me in this d-90. I am thinking of honoring my 3 year olds request, "don't sell the mountain car!"

Follow-up Post:

Just so it is clear, I don't NEED to sell this D90. At this point I'd just rather have the cash.
So consider the $17,900 a firm price.
Keep the truck if you dont need the cash. Wait another year,i don't think you want to take a dive. IDK why the market is so bad but my truck is sold for around this and the rust was way worse and it was a stick.

[Rugbier]

Most Credit Unions with an Appraisal, JJBest, Putnam Leasing come to mind



Who is financing these days folks?

Come on somebody buy this!!!

I checked Capital One where I financed my ST but it seems they have changed the rules....somebody give me a name...

[Mpigapicha]

Keep the truck if you dont need the cash. Wait another year,i don't think you want to take a dive. IDK why the market is so bad but my truck is sold for around this and the rust was way worse and it was a stick.70K less miles and stick is better in any off road vehicle..... and as Ron said, east/ west coast easier sell.
Hang on to it, don't give it away or as someone else recommended, try Ebay, though I would bring the price back up..... Good luck......

[rover26c]

Just curious can someone tell me the shipping of a 90 from MN to NJ?

[Rugbier]

Just curious can someone tell me the shipping of a 90 from MN to NJ?
probably 800ish

[draaronr]

nice truck in your avatar Gustav, are all the salamanders out?

[Rugbier]

Doc, I hope so *LOL*

Thanks

[RDesign]

Thanks for all the responses so far. I'm moving the price back up to $21k, if that means it is mine forever so be it!

[rijosho]

So consider the $17,900 a firm price.


HAHA. First time I've seen a price increase...but I truly think it's your conscience convincing you from making a huge mistake. Good luck either way.

[JohnsD90]

Thanks for all the responses so far. I'm moving the price back up to $21k, if that means it is mine forever so be it!
im happy you listened. :)

[Roving Beetle]

Good for you - KEEP it unless you can get a SOLID 20K or more out of it. Really, don't give it away. :)

Doug

[FlaD90]

I hope you really keep it, nothing can be more painfull to let it go.

[RDesign]

If someone looking for a nice daily driver would like to trade for prefferably an early 80's 110 or maybe a rough D-90 I would like to hear from you. Something without a drivetrain and a decent body would be perfect. Part of the reason I decided to try and sell it was that I had come to the conclusion this vehicle was still far too nice to start gutting. But with current market demand perhaps I am wrong.

[RDesign]

Sold, going to a new home...

[rijosho]

Congrats...please don't say Colorado!

[draaronr]

Congrats...please don't say Colorado!
sure the governor of co is collecting them all so he can drive the prices up.

[Rugbier]

my wild guess,.........it is going to NC

[rijosho]

sure the governor of co is collecting them all so he can drive the prices up.


Have you seen Governor Patterson's Defender 90????







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He hasn't either.

[draaronr]

Have you seen Governor Patterson's Defenders ????







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He hasn't either.
fixed it afterall they are hoarding out there.