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HK07



Member Since: 15 Dec 2016
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Cairns Blue
T3 wrote:
I'm heading towards the slightly older but lower mileage and good history / condition at present...


That would be my thoughts as well Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

I bought a 2.4 11 years ago, absolutely love it. 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned.

1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned.

1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned.
Post #793181 15th Sep 2019 5:27pm
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boxoftricks



Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
I'd go on structural condition. Which one has the best chassis and least corrosion?
Post #793200 15th Sep 2019 6:47pm
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andydef90



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
if its not right walkaway you will be surprized what is out there at a high price while service history is a good thing condition is a big factor a low mileage example may look good but it may have lived in a quarry while a high mileage example has hardly been off-road .go look at a few before buying any look underneath check its history its a pain but its going to be worth it
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T3



Member Since: 10 Jun 2018
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Thanks for all the advice - all very helpful!

I'm pleased to say I struck a deal and picked up my first Defender yesterday! It's a silver 2008 2.4 110 Utility with 42K on the clock. Former company vehicle owned by new and used for promo at trade shows etc. - so not heavily used or abused.

It wasn't necessarily my first choice of colour, but as per the advice here I went on condition and history over colour - although I've got some plans to make it a bit more to my liking though... The list of upgrades has started...

I've been a lurker on the forum for many years (after owning a Freelander 2, Disco 3 and Evoque previously and being a member on Martin's other sites over the years) but now look forward to being more active and access the wealth of knowledge available!

Toby


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Post #794309 21st Sep 2019 8:50am
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seriesonenut



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Looks good Thumbs Up 2010 XS USW
1957 Series One 88 diesel
1958 Series One 88 4x2
Post #794311 21st Sep 2019 8:58am
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Zed



Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Nice one. Welcome to the world of the empty wallet.
Post #794312 21st Sep 2019 9:03am
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
^^^ Rolling with laughter

Looks great!! Enjoy. Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Post #794315 21st Sep 2019 9:53am
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Nice looking Defender, security needs to be top of the mods list Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #794316 21st Sep 2019 9:56am
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90 Dreamer



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
spot on
Post #794329 21st Sep 2019 12:09pm
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T3



Member Since: 10 Jun 2018
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Thanks, All.

I agree, security needs to be looked at sooner rather than later. What options have people on here gone with / recommend?

Cheers.
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Devon-Rover



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Aintree Green
Nice looking truck. Thumbs Up

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Post #794487 22nd Sep 2019 1:09pm
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boxoftricks



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
Looks great. Good colour.... you don’t have to wash silver ones more than once a year 👍
Post #795718 29th Sep 2019 7:43am
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PCM



Member Since: 25 Jan 2019
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Nice motor. I wanted a coris grey one from the start, but fell for a similar car to yours. Was a bit too silvery to start with so added a bit of black bling after seeing another on the forum.

Really glad i did so. as it's easy to clean. More visible and I love it. Good choice. Thumbs Up .


Post #795760 29th Sep 2019 10:32am
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T3



Member Since: 10 Jun 2018
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Thanks, all.

Love the look PCM - you had the same thoughts as me (I wanted a darker grey too, but went for condition / service history / mileage over color...) and my plan is to spray the roof black, add black wheels and a few other black bits... Seeing yours has confirmed my idea's! Thanks!

First security items on order and under chassis waxoyl treatment soon to be booked in!

Lighting will be next on the list I think...

Cheers.
Post #795763 29th Sep 2019 10:43am
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PCM



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I actually had my roof wrapped. Means I can make it 100% stock original if i needed to. Was also cheaper and it will protect the roof paint from bird mess etc.. Thumbs Up
Post #795764 29th Sep 2019 10:48am
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