Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/3/18 at 01:08 PM |
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Dilemma
So here's my landy, had it 7 years and was bought before I had 2 kids, it took 5 years to rebuild it just how I wanted it and plan was NEVER
EVER to sell it...it was my gift to myself for 30 years of restoring cars, 5 of which have been Landys and my last ever car project.
However...
It will only ever sit 3 in the front (braced roll bar in the back), isn't any use for long journeys and can't be used for going on
holidays. Really its just a toy for me.
Now I have the Volvo s60 which is a fine car but not very spacious (estate would have been better but just too sought after) but some of the guys at
work, family guys like me have vans which at first I though very amusing I mean seriously isn't a van a bit ott...
Then they showed me inside, oh wow this is fab  so much space! they say their getting about 40mpg too
So here's my dilemma -
Should I sell my beloved Landy to buy a transit?! I'd guess the Landy is worth 5k min maybe more I'd have to look into that and this would
get me a very nice van, get it all kitted out with tv, sound system etc for the kids...but no more Landy 
What do you think? would you do it????
[Edited on 21/3/18 by Mr Whippy]
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/3/18 at 01:25 PM |
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some proper pics..
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loggyboy
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| posted on 21/3/18 at 01:36 PM |
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LOL typical - the one car that would suit a camo finish, and its plain.
Mistral Motorsport
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/3/18 at 01:40 PM |
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it was going to be camo but when I did the Kalki base coat everyone said STOP! that it!
I have to agree the colour is perfect
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theduck
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| posted on 21/3/18 at 02:07 PM |
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Why not replace the lolvo?
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Charlie_Zetec
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| posted on 21/3/18 at 02:22 PM |
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As a Landy lover, I would strongly recommend against it! Aside from the appreciating values, they're pretty easy to work on (minimal electrics
at best), great 4wd and all-weather car (crap heaters aside), and a truly iconic bit of British engineering. The only down side to ownership is the
abhorrent rate of thefts that seem to occur.
I've done a nut & bolt restoration on a Defender 90, and plan to use it as my funeral pyre - hopefully not for a good few years yet, mind!
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
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02GF74
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| posted on 21/3/18 at 06:45 PM |
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quote:
Should I sell my beloved Landy to buy a transit?! I'd guess the Landy is worth 5k min maybe more I'd have to look into that and this would
get me a very nice van, get it all kitted out with tv, sound system etc for the kids.
How big are the children that you need a van to transport them?
Selling the s60 and buy xc90.
Has seats and sounds already fitted.
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ttalps2000
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| posted on 21/3/18 at 07:52 PM |
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sell the kids? 
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JimSpencer
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| posted on 21/3/18 at 08:09 PM |
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quote:
Should I sell my beloved Landy to buy a transit?! I'd guess the Landy is worth 5k min maybe more I'd have to look into that and this would
get me a very nice van, get it all kitted out with tv, sound system etc for the kids.
So you'd get rid of a beloved classic that's only every going to appreciate in lots of ways, not least financially and replace it with a
used (well used at £5k..) van that won't have been loved and will depreciate faster than your landy dropped off a cliff..
Plus no matter how nicely a van is done, it's a van.. it's a commercial vehicle and even the ones that have proper crew cab seating are a
PITA (quite literally..) to travel any distance in..
So as somebody said above, flog the S60 and buy a mahoosive estate, if you go for a slightly older premium brand and buy sensible you'll get a
really nicely specced car for not a lot of cash and you'll be comfortable, not deaf and still doing 40+ mpg too.
Ohh and still have a really cool landy
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 21/3/18 at 08:20 PM |
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It's a simple choice in my view and the answer is absolutely no way no how.
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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bi22le
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| posted on 21/3/18 at 11:16 PM |
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I know very little about land rovers, I'm embarrassed to say, but it really surprises me that is only worth 5k.
I thought that would cost alot more.
A serious vehicle to invest in. Keep it.
As others have said. Get rid of the Volvo add a smidge to it and get a large German estate that you can put 250k guilt free miles on. Why have 2 cats
for the family and none for you!?!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 22/3/18 at 06:58 AM |
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sadly my Volvo is worth perhaps £400... I got it for £800 in the first place there is a reason it is camouflaged and it's not just cos I like
the colour 
Ok I take the good points, I won't abandon poor old Percy. Just have to start saving instead...
Cheers
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slingshot2000
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| posted on 22/3/18 at 08:40 AM |
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You know that is the right decision, you will not regret it in the long run.
I have a 1959 SWB, have owned her for 30years and could never let her go even though she has not been on the road for a few years and needs a lot of
TLC
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nick205
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| posted on 22/3/18 at 09:50 AM |
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Whippy - I know your quandry well as we have 3 kids. We had a Seat Alhambra (Y reg) 7 seater for a few years to cater for moving them and their
friends and going on holidday. The Alhambra came to the end of it's economical life and was replaced with a VW Touran (57 reg) 7 seater. Both
1.9 TDIs with good MPG.
Alhambra - 5 rear seats could all be removed transforming it into a fairly cavernous van like vehicle. With the 2 rearmost seats removed the 5 of us
went on holidays in France and various UK camping trips several times. There wasn't much we couldn't get in there!
Touran - The 2 rearmost seats fold flat into the floor meaning they're always in the car if needed. Overall it's slightly smaller than
the Alhambra, but again has done several holidays and swallowed everything asked.
Neither were expensive (certainly sub £5k), both reliable, economical and pleasant to drive.
I'd not say no to a Transit for the load space it provides, but a proper tin top with the appropriate sound proofing and mod cons seems a
better option to me.
In fact the Alhambra we had was tatty enough inside and outside that we really weren't precious about it taking the odd scrape here and there.
It withstood 3 muddy and snotty kids very well too.
[Edited on 22/3/18 by nick205]
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MikeR
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| posted on 22/3/18 at 11:59 AM |
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Id also recommend a SUV. IN hind sight I realise just how good my smax was. Far better than an estate that replaced it The galaxy is even more
cavernous.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 22/3/18 at 12:11 PM |
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I think I'll just get another old Zafira again, should have just fixed the mixture problem with the last one doh!
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nick205
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| posted on 22/3/18 at 04:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Id also recommend a SUV. IN hind sight I realise just how good my smax was. Far better than an estate that replaced it The galaxy is even more
cavernous.
Sister (she has 3 kids too) has a S Max and it's a good people and load hauler.
School friend with 3 kids has a Galaxy - it is indeed cavernous in the back.
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Irony
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| posted on 22/3/18 at 04:32 PM |
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Another Galaxy owner here. It is huge in the back. 2.0TDCI with 80k on the clock, gets 40mpg around townish. Cost 3K and it is lovely. Transit is
a van. For carrying stuff, not people
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Ivan
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| posted on 22/3/18 at 04:46 PM |
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A van is not designed to keep people in the back safe in an accident. a car/SUV is - that, and how precious one's kids are, would be the
deciding factor for me.
Plus, keep the classic!
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nick205
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| posted on 22/3/18 at 05:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ivan
A van is not designed to keep people in the back safe in an accident. a car/SUV is - that, and how precious one's kids are, would be the
deciding factor for me.
Plus, keep the classic!
Well put - a van's a van for stuff a tin top's a car for people!
Car crashes aren't fun at all and keeping people safe should definitely be a priority.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 23/3/18 at 12:17 PM |
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very good point
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TimC
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| posted on 24/3/18 at 12:13 AM |
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The answer is obvious isn’t it? Build a 109 with a pop-top roof.
Happy to have been of assistance. 🙃
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