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ZeDefender

Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
Posts: 4731

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue

Gil9713 wrote:
And Sockpuppet, what other vehicle gets a multitude of differing waves from like minded collectors. Get one and you'll see what I mean...........if they don't wave at all in response to yours, they don't really use a Defender properly.
The best thing I ever did. Except for the small glitches that make it unique.

Come on you lot lets standardise the waves!!is it to be.......

1. One finger off the wheel
2. Flat hand wave
3. Two fingers in reverse (of course)
4. salute

I've had them all

They even wave in Germany

... except for the "soccer moms"

Oh yes - and flat hand wave - let's keep it clear and simple... like our Landys

p.s. wheel spacers allowing tighter steering do make a hell of a difference though

18th Sep 2011 9:28am

spudfan

Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
Posts: 4502

Don't think it is Tamar Blue, as this is a flat deep non metallic blue. Looks like either Cairns Blue, or it's replacement Buckingham Blue.Check out the Land Rover site for vehicle colours. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai

18th Sep 2011 9:21pm

Sockpuppet

Member Since: 17 Sep 2011
Location: Leicester
Posts: 479

Gah. Never fear I have a cunning plan.

Saw a Blue i liked on ebay earlier. Will wait till the parts department opens tomorrow and will give the reg and ask for the paint code.

Sockpuppet in "James Bond" Mode.

18th Sep 2011 11:50pm

Gil9713

Member Since: 11 Sep 2011
Location: Colchester
Posts: 94

If you speak to EXMOOR TRIM on 01580 890770 they have the SWB on the cover and inside of their brochure I picked up at the LRO show, they'll know what the colour is, if all else fails.

19th Sep 2011 8:53am

farmer giles

Member Since: 09 Feb 2011
Location: worcestershire
Posts: 1299

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Cairns Blue

as the forum colour geek i will confirm that is definately the now obsolete cairns blue.

tamar blue is a non metalic and buckingham blue is a dark blue - darker than oslo blue (as found on td5 models)

land rovers are very marmite cars to have - if you can get an extended drive - maybe over a weekend - then you will know whether to love or hate them

19th Sep 2011 11:30am

farmer giles

Member Since: 09 Feb 2011
Location: worcestershire
Posts: 1299

business insurance is £380 on a 2011my base station wagon with liverpool and victoria (includes towing) based on 15k miles per annum,

hope this helps

19th Sep 2011 11:48am

Sockpuppet

Member Since: 17 Sep 2011
Location: Leicester
Posts: 479

Cheers Guys. I'm taking another test ride tomorrow then going to ask for an over weekend test ride. Mainly because I've got some mud rails from a mate so I'm going to see if they make a difference. Just better remember to remove them before sending it back.

19th Sep 2011 4:26pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

Sockpuppet wrote:
Cheers Guys. I'm taking another test ride tomorrow then going to ask for an over weekend test ride. Mainly because I've got some mud rails from a mate so I'm going to see if they make a difference. Just better remember to remove them before sending it back.

they do and they are worth it. the only downside i have found is looking sidewards out of the drivers door window - i have to dip my head a bit. otherwise i would'nt be without them - oh - i'm 6'2" BM52

19th Sep 2011 7:34pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7701

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Re: Potential Owner Random Questions

Sockpuppet wrote:
Hi all,
Also as it'll be a commercial vehicle (I'm self employed) so half the reason that I'm looking at it rather than a car is the tax are there any down sides to the N1 classification. You get cheaper road tax but insurance seems to be higher. I'm getting quotes of £1400 a year based on personal not company insurance. That seems a little steep or is it about on the money.
Richard

my insurance going from an M1 to N1 didnt change the premium. both vehicles were the same (110 XS Utility pack) around £400. (NFU)

Sockpuppet wrote:
Hi all,
Also I assume that the MOT etc is the same for the N1 vehicle and there isn't anything there that i should think about.
Richard

doesnt an N1 need a Class VII? cert? not that that will make much odds anyway.

i will be sticking with the 2.4, have enough problems with other vehicles using DPFs to remain a little sceptical for now. Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

19th Sep 2011 7:49pm

Sockpuppet

Member Since: 17 Sep 2011
Location: Leicester
Posts: 479

After much searching I've finally got a good insurance quote with More than Business.

£430 a year for a MY2012 doing 20,000 miles a year. 3 drivers, 1 non fault accident.

On line they quoted £1100, phoned them up and they ran it through and it came out a shed load cheaper.

Some final questions before I head to the stealer next week to do the deal - just trying to save myself some beer tokens

Looking at the following options;

- Rear Tow Bar + Electrics. Nothing fancy just basic ball + electrics.
- Dog/Cargo Barrier
- Floor Mats (blooming expensive)

Are these best added at the dealer or can they be found cheaper/better else where. Would look for as close to geniune LR parts as I can get.

What should I get with the vehicle, some people have mentioned a LR experience half day (Dad's christmas present sorted!) and 3 years LR Assist. Are these standard or do you have to ask/push for them?

OK, final question searched for this but didn't find. Does adding Waxoyl or similar present any probs with regards to warranty?

21st Oct 2011 2:32pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10364

Tow bar...essential
Dog guard...worth having and also annoying.
Floor mats...The rubber versions are essential to keep the musty smell rising from the damp carpet

Waxoyl...good question, I very much doubt it !

21st Oct 2011 2:36pm

DefenderOfTheEarth

Member Since: 09 Nov 2010
Location: Cornwall, UK
Posts: 1304

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

Sock - we got a new full set of LR mats in our 110 thrown in for free - and that was on a used one - haggle hard! Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.

21st Oct 2011 2:58pm

Sockpuppet

Member Since: 17 Sep 2011
Location: Leicester
Posts: 479

DefenderOfTheEarth wrote:
Sock - we got a new full set of LR mats in our 110 thrown in for free - and that was on a used one - haggle hard!

Oh I plan to.

Looking for at least 10% off list. I'm being nice, usually I look for 10% of the ex vat price, this time i'll let him use the vat price to try and convince me I'm saving more than I am.

21st Oct 2011 3:07pm

Zagato
Site Supporter

Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 4990

Dixon Bate tow bar and loom cheaper from an independent (Just plugs straight into spare socket!) It's worth giving the bracket a lick of POR-15 or similar before you fit it as it will rust quite quickly...
Mats you WILL get free as part of the haggle, maybe even the dog guard etc

Undersealing your car does not affect your warranty.
LR assist comes as standard, and just ask for the offroad day!

Good luck

21st Oct 2011 5:02pm

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2664

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

Sockpuppet wrote:
Looking at the following options;

- Rear Tow Bar + Electrics. Nothing fancy just basic ball + electrics.

Lots of tow bars available 2nd hand, just have a look at ebay, or watch this forum
Search on LR006310 - that's normally the lowest-cost one.
You need the electrics as well (they don't normally come with the bracket) Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

25th Oct 2011 10:47am

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