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Muddybigdog



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Ares Design’s modified Defender
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/modified/...r-defender

Best viewed from the inside, outside only a mother could like Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold
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LandRoverAnorak



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Oh boy Rolling Eyes It's difficult to know where to start with that one but the detail that leaps out is the twin snorkels, neither of which appear to be connected to anything. Darren

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Post #718505 19th Jul 2018 7:17am
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Rosco



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Why the need for chequer plate on the dash? 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
Post #718508 19th Jul 2018 7:26am
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discomog



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Horrendous. Thud Defender 90XS SW
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Post #718511 19th Jul 2018 7:31am
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legin



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Santorini Black
There's been a lot of talk of why Land Rover don't go down the same route as Mercedes G Wagen ,well now you know why not Rolling Eyes
Post #718516 19th Jul 2018 8:08am
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Grenadier



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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Rosco wrote:

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Why the need for chequer plate on the dash?


It acts as a foot-brace when you're leaning out of the window 'blatting' rounds from your Heckler and Koch at some gangster in his Merc G Wagen. You will obviously look like Jason Statham and be foiling some international conspiracy.

Can't think of any other reason to have it there, unless it's for some rough sex and allows the owner's wife to prop her knees up. Whistle

Am I allowed to say that? Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Post #718518 19th Jul 2018 8:18am
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Perhaps it covers up some redundant holes from a previous attempt to ruin a perfectly good Defender.
Post #718525 19th Jul 2018 8:32am
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
I'm going to be controversial here... apart from the silly roof bars, air scoops on the bonnets and double snorkel I quite like the exterior look. The interior, on the other hand, is horrendous! James
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Post #718537 19th Jul 2018 9:48am
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Ads90



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It's interesting that the comments on the TG site (at this point in time) are largely positive, apart from the price.
It may not appeal to Defender purists (no surprise), but others seem to like the more outrageous styling - the popularity of the AMG G-Wagen is proof the market for this kind of stuff is out there. And the money. Rolling Eyes
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Alex1976



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England 
The funniest comment was how they used a carbon fibre grill to save weight Rolling with laughter

I am sure that will make all the difference in a 2ton Defender. If they drill the pedals I reckon they could get down to sub 5 sec 0-60 times Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #718548 19th Jul 2018 11:18am
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oneten110



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United Kingdom 
I refer you to my previous answer.
https://sniffpetrol.com/2018/04/24/boom-ti...defenders/

Oh and the price 215,000 euro? 215,000
Post #718561 19th Jul 2018 1:16pm
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smb



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
What a great site oneten110. Many thanks, that did make me smile!!
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Mo Murphy



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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Pennine Grey
Well, I've seen worse crimes committed by the Bolt-On Boys.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.
Post #718576 19th Jul 2018 2:43pm
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gilarion



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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
Alex1976 wrote:
The funniest comment was how they used a carbon fibre grill to save weight Rolling with laughter

I am sure that will make all the difference in a 2ton Defender:


As Tesco say every little helps Rolling with laughter 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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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
oneten110 wrote:
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https://sniffpetrol.com/2018/04/24/boom-ti...defenders/
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Outstanding! Rolling with laughter

I do like the article "Land Rover accidentally designs SAAB" too, it is spot on! Rolling with laughter
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