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deaston

Member Since: 18 Dec 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 150

I'm getting tired of the looks and comments from strangers

It's every day. Every time I go out in the car, I get people asking about it, pointing, staring.

Yesterday as I was filling the tank, a Tesco delivery driver asked me questions the entire time. And gave me his opinions on the car which were far from interesting.

The guy running the local tip, a couple at Waitrose, every time I park to take the dog for a walk.

And even worse is the other Defenders flashing me. Someone near where I live has now flashed me twice - just because we have the same car. TEW 1E... Stop it.

9th May 2021 9:35am

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2520

Apart from most of the above I’ve had a couple of police officers say hello (hello, hello) in a petrol station.

Mostly around here it’s little kids pointing at it opened mouthed as I drive past, normal accompanied by disapproving mothers as I guess I don’t fit the kids future environmental brainwashing…..

One of the funniest ( not with the 90) was in the airport in Malta. I left the wife to find the loo only to be tapped on the shoulder by two security guards. I was wearing a Camel Trophy t shirt at the time and they were members of the All Wheel Drive Club…..nearly pooped myself, great guys with lots of stories. Wife thought I had been arrested….

9th May 2021 9:54am

J77

Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
Posts: 3245

My one gets noticed everywhere, there’s not a lot like mine on the road to be honest be it 90 or 110, doesn’t bother me, the steel wheels are the biggest topic of conversation, people either love them or hate them. I’ve done the wave thing but yet to receive one back so I’ve stopped that nonsense.

In my eyes though it is a thing of beauty

Click image to enlarge 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue

9th May 2021 10:07am

Chawks

Member Since: 19 Feb 2017
Location: Dorset
Posts: 118

I guess it's because there aren't too many on the roads at the moment, starting to see more and more down here in Dorset. I always take a second glance or longer than 'normal ' look as I like them.
I used to quite like the waves, looks and comments when I had my old 90. I saw the same series landy every single morning on the way to work and the old lady driver always flashed or waved.

9th May 2021 10:20am

deaston

Member Since: 18 Dec 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 150

I agree - it's the steel wheels that get the most comments and questions. And I also agree that the Defender is beautiful. But I'll never understand going up to a complete stranger and giving opinions on something they own.

I'd never go and knock on a stranger's front door and start telling them I think their windows are painted the wrong colour, but someone gleefully told me he thought the green colour didn't look as good as the green on the old Defenders.

We went to a family BBQ a couple of weekends ago and my brother-in-law saw the car and said to me "Ugh. Do you like the new Defender?" I'd just got out of it. What did he think I was going to say?!

J77 - out of interest, why have you put a cover on your spare? Why cover-up that beautiful white steel wheel?

9th May 2021 10:25am

J77

Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
Posts: 3245

I’ve been debating with myself whether to keep it on or remove it. Today might be the day. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue

9th May 2021 10:38am

Defendit..

Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
Posts: 366

Remove.., sell or trash it. 😀 No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300 S on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..

9th May 2021 10:44am

Muddybigdog

Member Since: 11 Apr 2014
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 991

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

I guessing that it’s better that someone wants to talk to you, rather than stab you, take your keys and drive off into some inner city sink estate, small mercy’s fella’s Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold
D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold)
Freelander 2 HSE - Sold
Freelander 1 - Sold
Disco 2 - Sold

9th May 2021 10:49am

J77

Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
Posts: 3245

Defendit.. wrote:
Remove.., sell or trash it. 😀

It’s off, I was fitting a couple of bits and pieces so took the cover off while I was at it. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue

9th May 2021 5:46pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3611

Muddybigdog wrote:
I guessing that it’s better that someone wants to talk to you, rather than stab you, take your keys and drive off into some inner city sink estate, small mercy’s fella’s

That’s more like it! Glass half full and all that!!

9th May 2021 5:53pm

SN

Member Since: 30 Jun 2007
Location: SK6
Posts: 729

J77 wrote:
I’ve been debating with myself whether to keep it on or remove it. Today might be the day.

Different conversation with an OEM Cover... Steve N | 21MY Defender

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9th May 2021 5:55pm

DSL

Member Since: 20 Aug 2007
Location: Wandering the wasteland.
Posts: 837

J77 wrote:
Defendit.. wrote:
Remove.., sell or trash it. 😀

It’s off, I was fitting a couple of bits and pieces so took the cover off while I was at it.

Pic needed. It’s the law!

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9th May 2021 5:58pm

J77

Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
Posts: 3245

SN wrote:
J77 wrote:
I’ve been debating with myself whether to keep it on or remove it. Today might be the day.
Different conversation with an OEM Cover...

If it had been genuine then it would’ve stayed on, though now it’s off I think I like the naked look. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue

9th May 2021 6:51pm

Andy S

Member Since: 28 Dec 2020
Location: Lymington, Hampshire
Posts: 66

Oh gosh, are we getting all pornigraphical now? Not sure the pictures would be appreciated by everyone

9th May 2021 7:00pm

ginjez

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: huddersfield
Posts: 1749

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black

Re: I'm getting tired of the looks and comments from strange

deaston wrote:
It's every day. Every time I go out in the car, I get people asking about it, pointing, staring.

Yesterday as I was filling the tank, a Tesco delivery driver asked me questions the entire time. And gave me his opinions on the car which were far from interesting.

The guy running the local tip, a couple at Waitrose, every time I park to take the dog for a walk.

And even worse is the other Defenders flashing me. Someone near where I live has now flashed me twice - just because we have the same car. TEW 1E... Stop it.

Presume this is your first ever Defender?

16th May 2021 8:02pm

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