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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 ![]() ![]() |
Are you leaving the defender fold ?
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dlks151 Member Since: 30 Jun 2014 Location: Auchinloch Posts: 67 ![]() ![]() |
That's a pity Catherine, have you fallen out of love with it?
I actually had a guy track me down to my office today asking to look at my SMC as he's looking to buy a Nero (a new one right enough) |
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CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762 ![]() ![]() |
Yes we are, it's been short but in fairness we wouldn't have missed it for the world. It's an itch now scratched. 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic
2010 90 SMC Over Land Nero Edition - Santorini Black Metallic (Now Departed) |
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CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762 ![]() ![]() |
Not fallen out with it, but I'm just being a little apprehensive after the rather large bill 6 weeks ago. Someone will get a good truck. 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic 2010 90 SMC Over Land Nero Edition - Santorini Black Metallic (Now Departed) |
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Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087 ![]() ![]() |
Oh dear, sorry to hear this Catherine... ![]() Especially after such a promising start for you, caravan thoughts and all... ![]() ![]() The GREEN One... MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color] |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5981 ![]() ![]() |
Know how you feel, I'm just sorting my departure from the fold. Hope the future is more reliable for you.
Andy |
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gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5132 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sorry to hear that you will be selling. Can I ask what you will replace it with? For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762 ![]() ![]() |
Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 Stronic is the replacement for it. Will be delivered next Thursday. 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic
2010 90 SMC Over Land Nero Edition - Santorini Black Metallic (Now Departed) |
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rover Member Since: 26 May 2012 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 150 ![]() ![]() |
Chalk and cheese, I think the only thing I could replace the defender with is a pick up. You either need a utility vehicle or you don't. There is no point driving such a slow, noisy , clunky truck if an lovely Audi will do the job.
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K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
A lovely Audi or any other decent vehicle would undoubtedly cut the mustard for me too. I have never had 'need' of a Defender just the uncontrollable desire. Just seen this on another current thread that just about sums it up and worthy of a quote......
Not sad at all in my book and 'does it for me' too! Noise, clunks, warts 'n' all! ![]() Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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tonyhedge Member Since: 07 Jul 2015 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 101 ![]() ![]() |
Looking at it from a slightly different perspective, we needed to change from a Disco 1 that was falling apart, but wanted a 4x4 that still felt like one; ie diff locks and handbrake levers etc rather than touch panel settings! The Defender was the only one left ...
Good luck Catherine, sorry to see you go! That's not a dent, it's a rivet. That's not a dent, it's a rivet. That's not ... oh! That is a dent! 2014 90 XS SW 1997 Discovery 300TdiS (retired to stud) 1966 Series IIA 88" (now my son's) 2001 Astra - I need something to go and buy the parts when the others are off the road! |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20916 ![]() ![]() |
Only ones on my mind I'd even consider is Hilux (3.0L) heard it's a bit heavy on fuel though.
Shogun (expensive though) And Disco, Disco trumps both of the above. Personally I'm keeping my 90 as long as I can, have no intentions of selling or swapping. |
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g-mack Member Since: 07 Jan 2014 Location: northumberland Posts: 1967 ![]() ![]() |
nice, I've got an s-line quattro too! if you think the defender is expensive to repair!!!!! front light on mine went audi wanted £600 to replace! but they did cover it on warranty phew! ![]() very nice drive though!! My 109 thread my youtube channel |
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Dave_S Member Since: 27 Apr 2015 Location: UK Posts: 55 ![]() |
Landcruiser then.
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