vulcan Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 iam looking to get my first military vehicle how practical is land rover 101 gs for a first time owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Depends on your skills. They are expensive to run and get parts for. Silly jobs like changing apark plugs can be a nightmare, and on overun the rumble from the front axle can scare the life out of you the first time! So saying the Landrover 101 assocation are very helpful. Having owned the ambulance variety for a lot of years, I'd not say I miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 john fox Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) first off it is an old Land Rover so the mechanicals are straightforward. The vehicle is robust and although a lot of parts are unique to a 101 they are not that expensive and are readily obtainable either through the Club or commercially the original V8 engine can be a pain to keep tuned because you need the right equipment to properly balance the twin carbs and its is neither road tax nor MOT exempt so proper maintenance really matters to ensure you pass. spark plugs depends on which vehicle type you have - a GS is a lot more accessible than an ambi so changing plugs has never been awkward for me once working the are reliable and as MV they have the great advantage of being extremely practical motors that can be used for many things, many of the owners in the club are not actually into the military side of things and use theirs for other applications especially as campers and overlanders/expedition, one or two use then as daily runarounds or as work vehicles so in that sense a 101 is very practical. Running costs are no worse than a similar MV (10mpg?) but that's a lot better than my Ferret - it's all relative and you could always convert to LPG if the need arises the Club will be the place to go if you need help, we are very friendly over there although it does get better if you are a paid up member ! http://www.101club.org/ PS - I'm biased, I'm the Club treasurer Edited June 17, 2013 by john fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 .303fan Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 my dad, fiance and me got a 101fc each. they are fun, the ambulances are more comfy to drive. and yes, i am a 101club member, i even started dating her after a clubstand meeting at p'boro 2005 get a 101fc, enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 RattlesnakeBob Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 yep ..go ahead and buy one! .. ...ooohh ! whats this 'ere then ? ! ? http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?37161-LANDROVER-101-FC-FFR-Left-Hand-Drive-1975-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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