Yeastie for sale

[bstraw]

1994 D 90 aka Yeastie for sale
With the new baby coming and me going to half-time, we just can't afford it.

-1994 Defender 90 (121,xxx) aka Yeastie.
- It was originally a POE but all of the proper cage pieces were added by Ron for a soft top.
-Very good condition soft top (Best top) 9/10
-Fiberglass top. Works but could use TLC. Has some large cracks.
-Auxiliary Fuel tank. Everything is there it just needs hooked up.
-New floorboards both driver and passenger side.
-New interior mats both front and back.
-Spare set of steel wheels (5)
-Good BF all terrain tires.
-Seat risers.

It is not show quality, has some dings and dents but I would trust this truck anywhere. We drove it back to Cincinnati and Pennsylvania for our wedding last year and had no problems whatsoever. I try to drive it on a daily basis but it sits for weeks sometimes. It has never let me down and one of the best running d-90's I have ever had. Transmission and transfer case is fine (R380). The stereo and speakers work but are in need of some love. Jim C. added some stainless bolts and galvanized a few items (tail light bar). Frame is fine but there is some rust. I properly fixed most of the rust issues. It is missing the rear sway arm. I am looking to get 16k out of it but make me an offer. If you are interested e-mail Byron.Straw@gmail.com for additional pictures of the usual areas. Also, needs a rail kit for the soft top.

Some general pictures can be found at http://picasaweb.google.com/byron.straw/DefenderPics# I think.

[evilfij]

:( :(

[UnfrozenCaveman]

Awww, even the puppy looks sad :(

[navydevildoc]

Just because the POEs are kind of oddball I wanted to ask... this still has the "50 state" 3.9 V8 in it, right?

[bjf]

it does.

the poe differences come down to the top etc

[Viggen]

Sent you an email

[JimC]

I can't post them from here, but don't forget that Yeastie was my Moscow truck, so I've got cool pix of her sitting in front of the Kremlin, on the battlefield of Borodino, in front of the US embassy etc.

[woldd90]

Wasn't it also living in Europe for several years?

[evilfij]

She lived in Switerland with her first owner. It has had synthetic from him and me (second owner). Not sure what JimC or Bstraw did, but she was very well cared for through my ownership.

[navydevildoc]

PM Sent.

[bstraw]

Would also consider partial trade for a Series III. More pics at http://picasaweb.google.com/byron.straw/D90Album#
Click on D-90 album. Thanks JimC and Ron for the input. This really hurts, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

[JSBriggs]

I wish the timing were better. This is the second time Ill have to pass on it.

Here is the Kremlin pic Jim mentioned.
http://www.d-90.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=16087&d=1225555003

-Jeff

[bstraw]

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[Mister Bean]

Sale Pending.:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(

I've been watching it on craigslist and on here. I can't decide whether I'm sad to see I've missed my chance, or happy to see the temptation removed.

[2yellowlabs]

Hey Guys -

As a few of the previous owners know and others may have guessed from my recent posts here I'm the newest caretaker of "Yeastie". My wife has changed Yeastie's name to "Beastie" for obvious reasons. I know she'll always be Yeastie to Ron, Jim and Byron. Anyhow, just wanted to officially say hello to everyone. I'm new to D-90's but not new to Rovers. You can see my current inventory list in my sig line. Please be patient if I ask a few silly questions or questions that may have been covered 100 times. I know how to search but if I don't find an answer in the first two pages I'll be asking again!

Special thanks to Jim C for making the time to meet up with me while he was here on leave. He's a great guy and I really enjoyed listening to his stories about the trucks' history on his watch and it's time in Russia, etc.

So far I've replaced the leaky waterpump, performed a LOF, tightened down a few loose things and added some getto style duct tape to the crunchy fiberglass roof. Lately the fan for the heat and the speedo only work when they want to.

Thanks again -

[evilfij]

Congrats Rob!

Feel free to PM (or just post a thread) if you have questions.

[ssbartley1]

Welcome aboard and congrats on your early christmas gift.

[seriousactualist]

Right on, Rob. Hopefully we can get the 90s out for a little leg stretching soon. ;)

-- Paul

[2yellowlabs]

Hey Paul -

Let's do it. Shoot me an e-mail. I'm around between the holidays.

Right on, Rob. Hopefully we can get the 90s out for a little leg stretching soon. ;)

-- Paul

[SeattleRRC]

Hey Rob-
Congrats on the Defender!
How are you, Laura, Brett, Doug, Eric, and the rest of the Cascade Rovers gang doing in Seattle?
You guys still organizing offroad trips?

[GYM]

Congrats; always nice to see another Defender in Seattle.

[2yellowlabs]

Hey Woody -

Good to hear from you! Hope you and Anna are well. Yup we're still plugging away.

When are you bringing that sweet D-90 out to visit? I would have liked to have bought your hardtop!

Thanks Garth, Steve and Ron!

Hey Rob-
Congrats on the Defender!
How are you, Laura, Brett, Doug, Eric, and the rest of the Cascade Rovers gang doing in Seattle?
You guys still organizing offroad trips?

[bstraw]

Rob-
Give me a call sometime, sorry I have not been checking e-mails. The heater blower motor just needs the connection cleaned, a very easy fix. I can walk you through it. I am still pretty sad about the whole ordeal but am getting through it. So happy to see her go to a loving home. In the meantime I have picked up a few series (II and IIa), I will have updates soon.

[JSBriggs]

Congrats! Good to know its back on the West Coast for the next time it goes up on the block. :)

-Jeff

[2yellowlabs]

A few current pics...

[traveller09]

PM Sent.

Hey Devil Doc, nice sabot round. Semp Fi

[navydevildoc]

Hey Devil Doc, nice sabot round. Semp Fi

Identified... on the way! Ahh the hours spent in tanks and MRAPs...

The sabot may be the only nice thing in that picture... god knows Twentynine palms sure is nothing to look at. :)

[2yellowlabs]

Well, I think I'm ready to pass the torch.

Since I purchased her she's had the following done to her:

New Exmor Trim seat pads and upholstery, added full set of new Raingler nets, new Tuffy (large) console w/ cupholders, new Kenwood deck, new speakers, Billit style machined shifter/transfer case knobs, new waterpump, new belts, new tune up parts, fuel filter, LOF, new ECU (brain), detail, new ARB winch bumper with used Superwinch (needs wiring completed), etc.

I have about $21,000 into her so I'll set that as the starting price.

Search "Yeastie" and you'll find the history on her. As she sits she runs/drives/stops very well and has no known immediate needs. I drive her to work most everyday.

Thanks guys!

P.S. I'll add some current pics tonight. PM me with questions.

[evilfij]

:( :(


As I said before.

[2yellowlabs]

I had to SHARE this...

http://www.jaguarseattle.com/seattle-used-cars/detail/1994-Land%20Rover-Defender-90-4WD/754/SALDV228XRA945393/~/VehicleType_~Price1_~Make_Land%20Rover~Model_/2

$46K!!!! LOL!

Mileage:
125,111
Exterior Color:
Green
Interior Color:
Charcoal
VIN:
SALDV228XRA945393
Engine:
3.9L V8 EFI
Body Type:
2 Dr Utility
Transmission:
5 Spd Manual
Internet Price*:
$45,980

[rijosho]

Holy shite. Let me guess you probably traded it in for $18k to them?

[2yellowlabs]

Less than half of $46 correct.

[Ron Mexico]

$46k?!? Ha...

These are the same guys asking about $75k for NAS 110 #420. Seems like a hell of a deal compared to that 90.

[GYM]

Anyone who would spend one dime on anything at J/LR Seattle is a fool. They are the worst LR dealership I have ever dealt with.

[bjf]

The sad thing is for the newbie who doesn't know anything and hasn't been to d-90 he might think a dealer is the way to go. Picture horsey with no Internet.

[kevkon]

Yeah, but the newbie will think he has the deal of the century when he buys it for $39999.

[JimC]

Wow. Just wow.

[Stormer]

But the dealership will put a 5 minute, 50,000 foot warranty on it so it's worth double.

[JSBriggs]

Wow. Just wow.

X2!

-Jeff

[evilfij]

Wow. Just wow.

$30k+ over what it sold for the last few times.

[DMSLongLake]

Defenders must be selling well for the dealers...the one in MN just picked up 3 90s and have them on the lot...

[JSBriggs]

Looks like there werent any takers at $46K. Its listed at $29,980 now.

-Jeff

[2yellowlabs]

Yup. They have two 94's at that price and one for $33K. They won't get those prices for any of them though.

[2yellowlabs]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/ctd/2822840374.html

Funny to see it sitting in a showroom again after so many years...

[evilfij]

I think I paid 14k for it when I bought it on ebay in 2004 or so from Fruitpunch.

[popeohana]

Yup. They have two 94's at that price and one for $33K. They won't get those prices for any of them though.

I talked with these guys about the Arles 90 listed for $33k but was unable to work a deal, they simply wanted too much. They offered this truck to me for $26.

[KKilo23]

Yeastie at auction...

[Raz]

I test Yeastie back in December. At that time it had a blown head gasket and I barely made it around the block. The Arles one had the loudest transmission and stalled at every stop light. There was a red one at the Lynnwood showroom that I couldn't keep going in a straight line. Those were the first 3 Defenders I ever drove, but I still kept looking.
I hope Yeastie finds a good home at a fair price.

[evilfij]

She blew a head gasket?

Bastards have neglected her.

[JSBriggs]

She blew a head gasket?

Bastards have neglected her.

Yeastie is a SHE? Puts the name in a whole new context.

That being said, it breaks my heart. Maybe I'll end up with it someday.

-Jeff

[GYM]

I think I paid 14k for it when I bought it on ebay in 2004 or so from Fruitpunch.

This is the same truck that Jim C had in Russia, wasn't it?

[woldd90]

Yes, and someone else owned it in Europe for several years.

[bstraw]

Breaks my heart, poor girl just wants some love. I really loved this truck. Some of my fav. pics of her. I guess you have the D-BUG when it actually hurts when you look at pics of the truck you sold. Rob, Ron, and Jim, I am sure you would agree. And yes Jeff, she IS a she, and and a damn good one at that!!! Hell I just realized I never even changed my "vehicle" status since I sold her!!!!

[evilfij]

Original owner was "fruitpunch" from the RN board. He bought it in the US in 1995 (POEs were late production and sat on the lot forever) and shipped it to switzerland as it was cheaper to buy a defender in the US than Europe back then. He added the side tank as he and had planned to run dakar, but never did. I bought it off ebay from him around 2004 or so. She still had the POE top and had 255 85 R16 swampers and the temp sensor and fuel injector wire switched, but otherwise was very well cared for. I had her for a while fixing that issue and converting to a soft top, put on some BFG ATs then I sold to JimC (which is where she acquired the name--the center cubby had mold in it from me leaving the top off all the time and water getting in it) and JimC took her to Russia. I did not want to sell, but I was broke. JimC had her in Russia and did tires and a bunch of JimC OCD stuff making it nicer. He also put on the fiberglass top. JimC brought her back and sold to Bstraw (I almost bought her back, but Bstraw seemed like he wanted her and would give her a good home). Not sure who Bstraw sold her to.

[rijosho]

I bought it off ebay from him around 2004 or so. She still had the POE top ... I had her for a while ... converting to a soft top

The POE top went to Dan, right?

Not sure who Bstraw sold her to.

Rob - 2Yellowlabs - the guy all over this thread. :)

[evilfij]

Dan has the POE top and I forgot about Rob (sorry).

[JSBriggs]

I remember Fruitpunch from back in the day! Is he still around? Does he have a real name?

-Jeff

[evilfij]

He does have a real name (which I think is a secret) and I believe still has his series truck.

[woldd90]

I would love to have this truck... It has a great story and an interesting life.

[Mpfish82]

Does anyone know the dealer or individual selling this truck right now?

Anyone know what the auction site is describing as damaged?

Mike