Lack of Surfs...

[Damian]

Hi all,

Sorry it's been a while... it wasn't you, it was me. You see I went back to Land Rover ownership for a while, I had to, I was writing for a Land Rover mag!

Anyhow, seeing as the Discovery has gone (along with Land Rover World mag), I'm now in the market for another 4x4, and naturally my first thoughts turn to Surfs. However, I've noticed that there seems to be a distinct lack of Surfs for sale compared to 2004 when I bought mine. Back then we were inundated with imports, Surfs, Paj's, etc but where have they all gone? On the Auto Trader website, there's only 5 Surfs for sale in the entire British Isles, surely they haven't rotted away?

[tashtego]

Hi all,

Sorry it's been a while... it wasn't you, it was me. You see I went back to Land Rover ownership for a while, I had to, I was writing for a Land Rover mag!

Anyhow, seeing as the Discovery has gone (along with Land Rover World mag), I'm now in the market for another 4x4, and naturally my first thoughts turn to Surfs. However, I've noticed that there seems to be a distinct lack of Surfs for sale compared to 2004 when I bought mine. Back then we were inundated with imports, Surfs, Paj's, etc but where have they all gone? On the Auto Trader website, there's only 5 Surfs for sale in the entire British Isles, surely they haven't rotted away?

Haha!

No but they are an endangered species!

These days they are all being shipped over here to enjoy some decent weather in their retirement...

A Land Rover magazine?
...is there really such thing?

Seriously tho', import your own, there are some great deals to be made.

Good luck and welcome back.

[scott-lee]

quite a few pop up on the facebook owners site.

[Damian]

Well, there's a coincidence, one of the 5 Surfs on the Auto Trader website is 2 miles from my house! A nice red 3rd Gen, and checking the DVLA MOT history website https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk...933.1353356266 it appears to have a had an easy life with only 2 MOT failures in the last 11 years!

Tashtego, importing is probably a good idea, but I lack the time and knowledge! Though exporting some of our UK Surf owners over to your neck of the woods to enjoy some decent weather sounds like a great plan!

[Diezel Weazel]

Hi all,

Sorry it's been a while... it wasn't you, it was me. You see I went back to Land Rover ownership for a while, I had to, I was writing for a Land Rover mag!

Anyhow, seeing as the Discovery has gone (along with Land Rover World mag), I'm now in the market for another 4x4, and naturally my first thoughts turn to Surfs. However, I've noticed that there seems to be a distinct lack of Surfs for sale compared to 2004 when I bought mine. Back then we were inundated with imports, Surfs, Paj's, etc but where have they all gone? On the Auto Trader website, there's only 5 Surfs for sale in the entire British Isles, surely they haven't rotted away?

That musta been painful for ya, now hope ya have more luck locating a Surf..
Good Luck

14+ Years of Surfs .... n Faultless to a "T" is my Yota !! So I got another ....

[Damian]

quite a few pop up on the facebook owners site.

I must be on the wrong FB site as all I get to see is non-UK Surfs...

[Diezel Weazel]

Have ya tried here also Damien ? mostly spares but some surfs for sale
http://www.living3000.co.uk/shop/search/?q=hilux+surf

14+ Years of Surfs .... n Faultless to a "T" is my Yota !! So I got another ....

[Damian]

I haven't heard of that, cheers, I'll have a mooch...

[Damian]

BTW Diesel Weasel, thanks for the heads up, I bought a 3rd Gen Surf off the site that you linked. 3 months and 2,600 miles later and I'm loving' it!

Here's a link to my (new and unfinished), website on how it's progressing - hope that’s ok, admin?

http://www.themudlife.co.uk/our-garage

[J i m s t e r]

Good find Damian! I read your site and noticed this:

"My father-in-law always tells me never to buy the best house in the worst street, instead buy the best house in the worst street".

O.... K....

[Damian]

Whoops... typo! It's still in it's early stages...

Thanks for the heads up!

[Diezel Weazel]

BTW Diesel Weasel, thanks for the heads up, I bought a 3rd Gen Surf off the site that you linked. 3 months and 2,600 miles later and I'm loving' it!

Here's a link to my (new and unfinished), website on how it's progressing - hope that’s ok, admin?

http://www.themudlife.co.uk/our-garage

Hey Damian glad ya got ya self sorted Bud n the websites good reading too ...
FYI. I may have been to ya secret Scottyland Offroad venue many times in the past n after nearly 1000 mls roundtrip no breakages ..... Happy Surfing n Enjoy ya Surf Bud ...

15+ Years of Surfs .... n Faultless to a "T" is my Yota !! So I got another ....

[POPEYE]

If the shortage continues my old 2.4 will one day be worth more than I paid for it! (3K)

[andyverran]

If the shortage continues my old 2.4 will one day be worth more than I paid for it! (3K)

If HowManyLeft is to be believed (insert pinch of salt here)...they really are getting thin on the ground.

https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicl...x_surf_td_auto

[Bogus]

If HowManyLeft is to be believed (insert pinch of salt here)...they really are getting thin on the ground.

https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicl...x_surf_td_auto

That settles it, mines staying, till its last surf standing. My pristine, no rust included 1992 Merceds 230E is even rarer, future classics i reckon.