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Jeremy



Member Since: 26 Aug 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 36

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I've borrowed a Grenadier
Having owned a Defender Td5, Disco 3, 4, 5 then back to a 4, I thought I'd try a Grenadier and a mate has lent me his for ten days. My initial impression is that it feels like driving my Td5 with the Disco3 comfort. Adjusting to the steering and offset pedals but my initial impression is positive with loads of character. This is the petrol version with 20k miles and aside from software updates and sticking door buttons, it has been reliable. On a 90mile run mainly M4, M25 then A roads it's averaged 22mpg. I have a 250mile run back to Devon tomorrow and then I'll see how it copes with daily life. Clearly a rare vehicle given how many people have commented on it while fuelling up. And it looks epic in green.

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Post #1070506 28th Jun 2025 6:38pm
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lightning



Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
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lt looks fantastic apart from the hideous front bumper. Hopefully it's possible to fit a smaller one like you can on the Wrangler.
Post #1070509 28th Jun 2025 7:28pm
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BrickBox



Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
Posts: 996

Wales 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
I love it. Fantastic looking vehicle. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.
Post #1070511 28th Jun 2025 8:27pm
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TexasRover



Member Since: 24 Nov 2022
Location: Paris
Posts: 1278

France 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White
Love the steel wheels. Looks very purposeful
Post #1070558 29th Jun 2025 5:03pm
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keith



Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Edinburgh
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Got the colour right 💚
Post #1070564 29th Jun 2025 9:26pm
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Jeremy



Member Since: 26 Aug 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 36

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I had a one hour test drive in the diesel version across a variety of town, country lane and motorway and averaged over 26mpg. The torque is noticeably more than the petrol and the diesel felt better suited to the character of the car. After a week, I'm mighty impressed.

On insurance, fully comp was £300 for a Devon postcode which is almost identical to my Subaru ForesterXT. I was quoted c £450 for a service.
Post #1070851 4th Jul 2025 6:21pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
The insurance on mine is less than my 2007 Puma.
Post #1070858 4th Jul 2025 8:05pm
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lightning



Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
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Love the colour of that Grenadier. They look even better in the flesh than in photos. Well, apart from that front bumper.

But there's aftermarket alternatives available.
Post #1070869 4th Jul 2025 10:01pm
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Procta



Member Since: 04 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
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Procta here makes some of the bits for that Thumbs Up that spare wheel cover, the cowl cover where the wipers are, the interior water barrier and the rear seat box covers ( rubbers are a Bastid to get on those on the edges) and there is talk that we maybe getting more for it Thumbs Up
Shame i cannot really get some photos of the stuff i do. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

In the words of my Good Friend, Gary Forrest 1980 -2025
" we will work something out"
Post #1070877 5th Jul 2025 12:21am
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County V8



Member Since: 07 Jun 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 149

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lightning wrote:
lt looks fantastic apart from the hideous front bumper. Hopefully it's possible to fit a smaller one like you can on the Wrangler.


Great to sit on when out and about .
Post #1071027 8th Jul 2025 5:07pm
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