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AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

Chelsea is 3 what to do

Well our 110 XS Rimini Red CSW is coming up to 3 years old. What to do? Keep her without warranty? Keep her and extend the warranty. Get rid and replace her?
In all fairness she has been trouble free compared to the early Utility we had. She has covered 37k, had a new rear diff at 17 miles clutch was replaced at about 24k vacuum pump and EGR have both also been replaced. Basically the standard issues that are now resolved.
Ultimately its the other half's company car so its her decision. It does get used as a site vehicle when we are busy so if replaced it will have to be replaced with a similar type of vehicle. We were hoping that the new Defender (Ikon) would be out by now but that ain't happening for a few years.
The other half is toying with a Stornoway Grey 130 DCHCPU or a 110 DCPU. TBH I think I will just sit back and let her decide. Whatever her choice its going to be a Defender

130's have feeling's as well you know

26th Aug 2010 8:43am

pouf

Member Since: 05 Aug 2010
Location: Athens
Posts: 456

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Zermatt Silver

how about keep her for 20 years?
defender has soul.................. www.newfoundland.gr

26th Aug 2010 8:52am

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

Andrew as its company use replace her yes shes been largely trouble free however new Commercial vehicle regs cheaper tax VAT reclaim plus if Chelsea breaks down away from base you have a car rental headache etc at least with a new one its one less thing to worry about. Agree it would be nice to keep her but for your use and a company name a new one is probably in order

26th Aug 2010 1:11pm

roel

Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
Location: Lelystad
Posts: 2039

I think with only 37K and most know prolems solved the chanche that Chelsea will brake down is a lot less then a new one. So keep her. Does a full AA not give you a rental car might Chelsea brake down? The Dutch ANWB do if you have the right cover taken.

If you say a 130 is for life, why not all Defenders? Or even Land Rovers? Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)

27th Aug 2010 8:03am

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

Roel the clue is "Car" not a Land Rover

27th Aug 2010 8:23am

roel

Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
Location: Lelystad
Posts: 2039

Yes but what do you get when the new defender brakes down?
But my point was that Chelsea might be more relyable then a new one.

I never had a LR with factory waranty, my D3 G4 was close just 17 days out. But I had Nene's waranty.
I had a small list after 3 months and Nene solved them all. And now 60000 km later still no problems.

So I wouldn't worry to much and keep it. Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)

27th Aug 2010 10:01pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

Decision made a 130 DCHCPU in Stornaway has been ordered, Chelsea is going to the auction on Tuesday. Spending the day with her and some polish. 130's have feeling's as well you know

10th Oct 2010 9:48am

double cab happy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2009
Location: merseyside
Posts: 573

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Java Black

will that be j-low mark two?

10th Oct 2010 10:54am

RLD

Member Since: 29 Jun 2007
Location: Lancs
Posts: 858

nice one there

RLD fabricator of Hidden Winch Mount for D3/4 roof racks jerry can holders CB aerial mounts and much more and agent for Helsport Tents and gear

10th Oct 2010 4:01pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

Well Well

Just had a call from the dealer the new 130 will be here by the end of the week

Ha thats got me out of buying her an Xmas pressie

130's have feeling's as well you know

14th Dec 2010 1:27pm

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

you'll be wanting some proper wheels for her then

14th Dec 2010 1:48pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

Yep

And so it begins

You about tomorrow ? 130's have feeling's as well you know

14th Dec 2010 3:44pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

Wait till January now to register it.. you will regret that come selling time? 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

14th Dec 2010 3:51pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

RED-DOT wrote:
Wait till January now to register it.. you will regret that come selling time?

Why?

Sell a 130 never? 130's have feeling's as well you know

14th Dec 2010 3:59pm

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

AndrewS wrote:
Yep

And so it begins

You about tomorrow ?

Brooklands till 14:00 then at NW10 till 20:00

14th Dec 2010 4:43pm

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