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bm52



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
Ahem..... sell the Beetle Whistle

He now runs for cover Arrow Arrow Arrow Arrow BM52
Post #319336 26th Mar 2014 10:12pm
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Smilesapart



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(Spitting out my tea in shock!) Sell the Beetle!! I couldn't do that. It took two years to restore, and I've had it for 8 years now. It runs like a dream, is cheap to run and like the Defender, makes you smile when ever you drive it. Not to mention the smiles you get off other people. You can't beat the sound of that air-cooled engine.
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Smilesapart



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Here she is
Post #319345 26th Mar 2014 10:21pm
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Lou Sparts



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1303 S ? 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
Post #319359 26th Mar 2014 10:45pm
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Smilesapart



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Yes it is
Post #319360 26th Mar 2014 10:46pm
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bm52



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
Sorry, could'nt resist. If I owned that Beetle I would'nt sell it either. Thumbs Up BM52
Post #319366 26th Mar 2014 10:56pm
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Lou Sparts



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Cool car Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
Post #319367 26th Mar 2014 10:56pm
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AWOL



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Smilesapart wrote:
I have a 40 year old Beetle that we restored that is my weekend car


Last time I checked, the weekend was two - sometimes even three - days!

The Beetle looks lovely but perhaps better suited to Sundays rather than Saturdays? Wink
Post #319418 27th Mar 2014 8:04am
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Smilesapart



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Well I've done it! Swapped the Evoque for a new Defender 110 XS
Post #319567 27th Mar 2014 8:59pm
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shaggydog



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Best decision you have made. I guarantee It Thumbs Up
Post #319568 27th Mar 2014 9:01pm
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Cakey



Member Since: 19 Feb 2013
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Fantastic
Waiting for my new 110 xs swapping the 90 .
Not sure though whether Barolo or santorini ? Not sure I've seen a Barolo
Post #319570 27th Mar 2014 9:05pm
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tookaphotoof



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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
It amazes me that someone liking a such a Beetle could buy a car without soul.
But it's good to hear you swapped the Evoque for a real car. Have fun restoring it from new... Mr. Green
Post #319572 27th Mar 2014 9:12pm
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Smilesapart



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Lol thanks! Cakey go for Barolo.
Post #319576 27th Mar 2014 9:23pm
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david mitchell



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Well done, the heart wins! Enjoy
Post #319629 27th Mar 2014 11:12pm
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X4SKP



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Hello Smilesapart... so where is it then?, we need to see a photo...
(or have I missed it ?)

Agree keep the Beetle. I am hoping that the Defender will live on past next December
with the rights / tools being sold to some VC group or 'men in sheds', so like the Beetle
it has a chance to keep going when the parent company gives up on its gem!...
who knows JLRs Indian owners may get an approach along these lines.

Well done for joining in, if you get it, there really is no substitute.

A friend of mine has recently taken delivery of a Porsche Cayenne which drives really
well and to my eye (now evolved) doesn't look odd either. I would also guess that you
could drive across Europe at a moments notice and it wouldn't let you down...

But guess which one I want to drive Question


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