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1997 Land Rover Defender
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- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top
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Amazing Service!
I live in San Diego and bought a vehicle sight unseen from Maripas. Steven was so easy to work with, from assuring the vehicle was quality, to the delivery from Santa Barbara to my front door in San Diego. Complete quality service!
Land Rover Defender
Not all refurbished land Rovers are the same. More than 1000 man hours have been put into this vehicle. its is basically new. The end result is a beautiful vehicle that the next owner will love.






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1997 Land Rover Defender 110
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I was very hesitant to contact Vantage Auto as I saw they
I was very hesitant to contact Vantage Auto as I saw they had really nice cars and I was getting played by every dealership left and right. I visited 10+ dealerships before contacting Vantage Auto. None of them would give me prices over the phone. I had to go in and see the car and get my credit run to get prices and then there would be thousands of fees that I couldn't afford after wasting hours at the dealership. I found a nice Acura TLX online and called Vantage. Jordan answered the phone and was super nice. He explained to me the process and even gave me an out the door price including taxes and DMV. Their fees were by far the lowest out of all the other dealerships I visited by at least $2000. I booked an appointment for later that day, the car was waiting for me outside when I got there. We test drove it, Jordan confirmed the numbers for me again. We went inside, he had me approved for the loan within 30 mins. I went to the bank and came back with a cashier check for my down payment, all the paperwork was ready for me and I was on my way within 20 mins. I will only shop at Vantage from now on.
A great weekend cat that is versatile.
A great way to enjoy your free time and go both around town and also go off road. A real head turner that will be fun to drive every time you get behind the wheel.






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1997 Land Rover Defender
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The process was seamless- hassle free- Alfreda delivered
The process was seamless- hassle free- Alfreda delivered exceptional sales service -immediately located our car of choice - white glove delivery and took the time to follow up after delivery to set up customization of the car dashboard. Great working with the team here
$34K New, $36K used? Wow!
How many other 4x4s can boast negative depreciation? How many trucks? Other than exotic cars, few 97 MY vehicles can. But if you are a Defender owner, you can't help but smile. While it's not for everyone, the few that decide to join our ranks are rarely dissatisfied. I've had more than one fellow Defender owner state that he's going to have to be buried in it before he gets rid of it. Such is our passion, such is our enthusiasm. Don't buy it if you're looking for plush, quiet comfort. Buy it for the exclusivity, the genuine feeling of supremacy that no other truck can give, new or used.






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1997 Land Rover Defender 90
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They contacted me based on my research on cars.
They contacted me based on my research on cars.com and I visited the show room today and their service was excellent, their prices reasonable, and the quality of their cars outstanding. Myself and my grandson who accompanied me to the showroom may both buy vehicles from them.
100% BETTER IN PERSON, ARE YOU ONE OF A KIND?
This is a vehicle you don't see, everyday. If you want a vehicle that will continue to appreciate and yet enjoy, here you go. This is the last year the vehicle ever legally came to the USA. Watch out for non-Nas.






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1997 Land Rover Defender V8
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Top Tier Buying Experience
Amazing service! Quick, easy and to the point! Knowledgeable and friendly staff. They made purchasing a vehicle for my company a pleasant experience. I would recommend this company to anyone.
i love my car
i will never ever sell my car. even though i have strangers making offers,putting pleas to sell it on my windshield. i tell them i will sell when i am too decrepid to climb up on the runningboard [iam afit 57 yr. old.] the mpg is terrible,as is themaintenace cost ,but ive actually had zero mechanical problems in 12 yrs. i leave the top off april-oct, so i have some interior elec. problems-no radio,no trip milage ,and my odometer functions, but is only visable occasionly,so going thru the inspection lane has to be timed accordingly, just one more adventure for a rover lover!






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1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top
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Tommy is amazing!
Tommy is amazing! He helped me find my dream car at a great price. His professionalism and expertise truly stand out. I'll definitely be returning to Tommy for any future car purchases!






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1997 Land Rover Defender 90
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The sales manager, Jeff, contacted us right away and was
The sales manager, Jeff, contacted us right away and was very responsive and helpful. Purchased vehicle and shipped it to us in a couple days. Happy with experience. Would recommend and would buy from this dealership again.






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1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top
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Great Service
I bought a TR6 from across the country from these folks. Jim and Steve were great and provided some extra photos and videos of the car and never over represented its condition. After making the purchase, they were patient with my issues getting a trucking company to pick up the vehicle. They even provided a contact with a provider they had used previously. It can be stressful purchasing a car and even more so when it's all the way across the country. Milpas made that experience much less stressful with their extra service and communications.






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1997 Land Rover Defender LS3
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Great company that helped me with all my questions.
Great company that helped me with all my questions. Would definitly use them again as they were very prompt to respond.






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1997 Land Rover Defender
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Super knowledgable staff and definitely will be buying
Super knowledgable staff and definitely will be buying more cars from them in the future.






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1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Soft Top
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Excellent service sales person jin cho wonderful services
Excellent service sales person jin cho wonderful services high recommendation very helpful with everything left happy services






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1997 Land Rover Defender V8
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The dealership was easy to work with.
The dealership was easy to work with. We agreed on a price for the car, and my trade-in, over the phone. I spent less than an hour in the dealership completing paperwork. The vehicle I bought has been great.






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1997 Land Rover Defender
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Ralph was helping me and he was very attentive during our
Ralph was helping me and he was very attentive during our communication. He was very straight forward answering my questions.






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1997 Land Rover Defender 110
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I purchased a 2019 VW Golf AllTrack (6-speed) with only
I purchased a 2019 VW Golf AllTrack (6-speed) with only 16k miles on it, about a year ago (Oct 2023). The entire staff was super helpful. The staff handled all the financing and DMV paperwork with no issues. I've put about 20k miles on the car in the past year and had no issues. Highly recommend.






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1997 Land Rover Defender 90
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Excellent!
Very professional group and positive experience. Would buy here again, and recommend to others.
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Best Car Buying Experience Ever
We went to RMR to "just look" at a Range Rover. We were impressed from the moment we drove up. We were greeted promptly, taken to the car directly, given the best low pressure experience and drive it home. We had our daughters (4 year old twins) with us and they were welcomed and made to feel comfortable. I would highly recommend RMR to anyone looking for a Rover or anything else they have in stock!






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1997 Land Rover Defender RARE RHD COLLECTOR SERIES
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Love my car from World Imports
I recently purchased a beautiful 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster with 1022 actual miles. The car had been in a private collection and looks and drives like new. Logan was pleasant to work with and very helpful in getting answers to my questions concerning the car. Christian made the sales process very easy. I am very happy with my purchase and my experience with the people at World Imports.






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1997 Land Rover Defender 300 TDI-FRAME OFF RESTORATION
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Great Experience
I recently purchased, a Euro version, BMW 1985 BMW 320i-6. The entire online and by phone process was expertly handled by the Wold Imports staff. Also, shipping was quicker than I expected. Best for me is the fact that after having my nearly 40 year old car inspected, I was told it's the nicest BMW of that vintage they have seen.






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1997 Land Rover Defender 300 TDI-FRAME-OFF RESTORATION
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Great inventory and super helpful staff.
Great inventory and super helpful staff. Salesman stayed in contact throughout the process but never applied pressure to buy. Very good buying experience.






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1997 Land Rover Defender 300 TDI-FRAME OFF RESTORATION
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Perfect gentleman not pushy let him know what I’m after
Perfect gentleman not pushy let him know what I’m after and he said no problem
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Land Rover Defender prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2025 Land Rover Defender | $35,479 | 123 Great deals |
2024 Land Rover Defender | $46,990 | 147 Great deals |
2023 Land Rover Defender | $39,990 | 138 Great deals |
2022 Land Rover Defender | $35,225 | 49 Great deals |
2021 Land Rover Defender | $32,998 | 23 Great deals |
2020 Land Rover Defender | $31,999 | 44 Great deals |
About the 1997 Land Rover Defender
90 Soft Top shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 4
- Door count
- 2
- Drivetrain
- Four-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 0
- Transmission
- A/T
- Engine
- 182.0-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 1997 Land Rover Defender cost?
The 1997 Land Rover Defender price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 1997 Defender is $89,075, with pricing starting at $33,999.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 1997 Land Rover Defender?
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Is the 1997 Land Rover Defender reliable?
The 1997 Land Rover Defender has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 Defender owners.
Is the 1997 Land Rover Defender a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 1997 Land Rover Defender.
- Comfort 3.9
- Interior 4.1
- Performance 4.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 4.8
100% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 3.9
- Interior 4.1
- Performance 4.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 4.8
90 Hard Top (1 style)
Style |
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2dr Station Wagon Hard-Top |
Inventory price |
Starting at $34,000 |
Combined MPG |
0 |
Engine |
182.0-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
90 Soft Top (1 style)
Style |
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2dr Convertible Soft-Top |
Inventory price |
Starting at $32,000 |
Combined MPG |
0 |
Engine |
182.0-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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