Thread: Puma Positives & Negatives

Thanks SVX 37,

I have had numerous other cars over the years, as most of us has, no surprises there.

Any thing from GT Falcons to RS Escorts, got into D1 by chance, as SWMBO had a couple of dogs that needed to be transported to beach and so on. It was just a station wagon to start with but sone the LR bug bit.

From there a D2 and later a D3.

The SVX was my first Defender and I have loved every minute of it. Yes it’s a bit rough around the edges, yes a bit quirky, yes hand built and yes the best thing getting around.

I have not had problems with gear boxes, clutches, diff's and so on ..... Lucky ??

I have had 12 months of complete motoring enjoyment and driving, still wondering why it took so long to find this vehicle.

For me the PUMA is tops, I can totally understand why the TD5 driver and the 200 & 300TDI, along with Isuzu owners defend their defenders with such vigour, it can only be because they get the same enjoyment from their machines as I do.

End of the day D'Fers (As we belovedly call them, all of them) are tops nothing short of that.

And the PUMA, well -

The king is dead - Long live the King !!!

Originally Posted by SVX37

Negatives:
GPS died

Hi,
didn't know that was an option.

I agree with the Positives, magic to drive, I am just so pleased with mine (D130 tray).

Wish List; (no negatives)

An extra 20cm in the cab length
A little bit extra right elbow room.
Wiper/Indicators and ign key in 'normal' position'.

cheers

surely another negative is the short run it will have probably second to the 101 and 200 tdi.
Which makes me think that the parts availability will diminish faster than anything for the 300 or td5

What can you say, best 4x4 by far.

Allan

Have got only 12,000 kms on my 110 HCPU - completely troublefree (as it should be) - fabulous vehicle. I can't think of anything negative to say about it.

Originally Posted by lardy

surely another negative is the short run it will have probably second to the 101 and 200 tdi.
Which makes me think that the parts availability will diminish faster than anything for the 300 or td5

Given that it's basically the same motor that's in the ubiquitous Ford Transit van: I doubt very much that engine parts will be an issue. Therefore I make that a positive

Everything else comes straight out of the Land Rover spare parts bin...that I'm afraid is the negative that every defender has had

Mine doesn't leak when it rains though.

Can't see too many positives with mine, to be truthful. I love it on one level, but it's still the most unreliable vehicle I've ever come across, I'm afraid.

Glad you guys are happy with yours though.

Scallops,

Sell it and buy a new one?