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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015   
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When I ordered mine one of the first jobs was to change the grill to a black one.... but after seeing it I decided to keep it as it does add a certain something to the look. Glyn  |
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6th Jan 2011 6:25pm |
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| DefenderOfTheEarth Member Since: 09 Nov 2010 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1304  
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Glyn - similar here. When I tested a 90 when the Puma first came out I wasn't sure. Now I've really warmed to it.
Wife's grandad recently bought a pretty standard spec 90 (about as "bare" as you can get) and the XS definitely looks a hell of a lot nicer. I do like his steel wheels though - I have a thing for them on Landies. Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion. |
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6th Jan 2011 8:26pm |
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| cradgebank Member Since: 30 Dec 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 308  
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I'd forget the Defender idea, get a Discovery 4 commercial
 Richard
Either a 90, 110 or 130. Discovery 5 |
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7th Jan 2011 7:07am |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789 
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Wash your mouth out, he doesn't want a car for his wife he wants a mans car.
 Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
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7th Jan 2011 7:50am |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015
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Haha, his budget is struggling for a Defender county... I am trying to encourage a couple of grand more for what I beleive is a much better spec but where is the extra £15k coming from for the D4? Glyn |
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7th Jan 2011 10:41am |
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| Arctic Member Since: 25 Aug 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 45 |
Is it possible the buy the 90 Hard Top in XS spec? If not, what otions would you suggest essential for the Hard Top?
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7th Jan 2011 10:59am |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789
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Anyone know anything about this one? won't be N1 though.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...?logcode=p Original Member Pie n Pea Club. 110 HCPU Tipper |
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7th Jan 2011 11:29am |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3140 
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Eeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. 2011 110 USW 1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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8th Jan 2011 11:25am |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3140
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Budget is only part of it, fact is it will be a working vehicle and I don't like or need the bling add-ons that the county and XS offer. I want it to just look standard but with a few comforts as its going to do a lot of miles, and I wouldn't mind some wolf rims on. I have now been told by Landrover that the HD spec does NOT include an HD clutch (why the hell not???) so won't be bothering with HD spec I think. 2011 110 USW 1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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8th Jan 2011 11:28am |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987 
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They couldn't get the normal clutch right and how many of those have they made so why would you want a rarer hd clutch, more downtime at the dealers again doh
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8th Jan 2011 11:52am |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3140
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My thinking was an HD one would last a bit longer then the normal ones, seems to be a weak ponint so I hear... 2011 110 USW 1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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8th Jan 2011 12:01pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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I have an XS 90 and was 'loaned' a 60 plate 110 Utility during the cold spell whilst I had my locks swapped out under warranty! As mentioned previously the heated windscreen, seats and cold climate pack are an absolute godsend! The other extras including HD suspension (used to come standard on the XS, not sure now) IPOD interconectivity, ABS and TC (which in a momentary loss of concentration stopped me from piling into a tree on a 90 degree bend) are also very handy tools (for me anyway). If I were to exchange my vehicle I could never consider accepting a lesser specification! I missed the practicality when scraping the ice off and untoasted swingers and unmisted interior dearly with the loan vehicle!
If there is any way you could stretch to an XS I guarantee you'd have no regrets! It's as close to 'car comfort' you can get whilst still driving a Defender! As an afterthought I have not suffered from any clutch, gearbox or any driverrain issues in two and a half years of ownership! Why worry if it's backed up by a decent warranty? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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8th Jan 2011 12:06pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3140
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But by speccing a base vehicle + aircon + cold climate pack + comfort pack I get everything I want anyway, don't care about carpets, alloys, silver grille or anything else thats just for show. Don't forget I'm quite happy to drive a series up and down the country, so I don't really desire limousine levels of comfort. The HD spec is only available on base vehicles and offeres uprated axles and springs with anti-roll bars, also gives a 3.5 ton GVW I think. (might be 3499KG to allow us younguns to drive without an HGV ticket) 2011 110 USW 1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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8th Jan 2011 12:38pm |
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| noworries4x4 Member Since: 24 Dec 2010 Location: Newton Abbot Devon Posts: 1195
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My Defender tows a 3 axle Ifor every day (well nearly) and i am at 150thou still original clutch, 3rd rear diff so i would sugest the hd axles If everything is under control you are not going fast enough.
Every Day 16 MY Discovery 4 Commercial Workshop and Escort Vehicle Weekends 07MY L322 TDV8 Vogue SE Series 1 80" 3ltr 6cyl with overdrive No Worries 4X4 |
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8th Jan 2011 12:50pm |
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