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Hunky Gibbon01



Member Since: 20 Mar 2017
Location: Dorset
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zermatt Silver
Thing of replacing 2009 Defender with Series 3?
Hi all. Thoughts please.
Already have Series 2 canvas top which is lovely and thought bout replacing my Defender 90 2009 2.4 tdci with a Series 3.
Reasons:
Increasing cost of Defender tax and maintenance.
Cheap insurance for classic and if right year tax free and MOT exempt.
But not sure if I'd regret selling the 90. The series is my daily drive...more fun.

Thoughts please and has anyone replaced theirs with an older one.
Thanks HG
Post #725612 27th Aug 2018 10:11am
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Slideywindows



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They are not really comparable.

I have both and usually choose the Series.

But when the going gets tough, I'm in a hurry, don't want to keep checking in the engine bay before journeys, or I feel a bit rough and could do with some comfort, I always choose the Defender.

At the moment I feel you have the best of both worlds and your proposed change won't make it noticeably better.

Just my thoughts - and of course it depends on what you use them for and your lifestyle.
Post #725618 27th Aug 2018 11:24am
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Hunky Gibbon01



Member Since: 20 Mar 2017
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zermatt Silver
Thank you. And it's true especially if you just wanna quick start and head off.
Post #725683 27th Aug 2018 6:01pm
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JeremyJ



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I agree with Slidewindows - I flick between a 2a 88, a Stage 1and a V8 Defender 110.

The series is fun and fine for an hour or so but anything longer and it’s Defender every time.
Post #725699 27th Aug 2018 7:37pm
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andydef90



Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
I have a series 2 and a defender has much as enjoy the series longer journeys are hard work on my back <badly> so I use the defender I live at work so I don't have to commute but I think it would be soon regretted driving a series any long distance on a daily basis
Post #726096 29th Aug 2018 4:24pm
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defender9



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
For me a Series on a daily basis unless just for a few miles would be painful especially as I have back problems. The Ninety is fine for almost all driving but the Puma is for the longer trips and almost car like comfort.
Post #726244 30th Aug 2018 9:57am
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Barneyboy



Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
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England 1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Nato Green
Hi I used to have a 1966 swb fulltilt series 2a fitted with a 200tdi that I used as my everyday vehicle it had an overdrive and I fitted a pair of Exmoor Trim high back seats but everything else was standard I used to average 10 to 11 k a year no problems I regularly used to drive to Axminster in it , and wouldn’t get out aching at the end of the journey ,I’d say go for it the seats were a definite turning point in the comfort Thumbs Up Paul
Post #726731 2nd Sep 2018 8:00am
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