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  1. 2nd May 2010, 07:14 AM #1
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    Taken the plunge 130 Defender on the way

    After much reading and posting last week I paid a deposit on a 130 dual Cab in Stornaway Grey, its an 09 plate from a dealer in Brisbane and for that reason I got it a little cheaper than a "10 Build".

    It will be on a truck to the Tray maker late next week early the following week if all goes to plan.

    I did this against the advice of all my Triton/Hilux driving mates !!

    I'll wave when I see you guys
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  2. 2nd May 2010, 07:27 AM #2
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    Let me be the first to congratulate you on your sensible decision
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  3. 2nd May 2010, 08:43 AM #3
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    Very sensible - good idea
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    Well done mate good choice , May i ask why all your mates tried to steer you away , Was it due to their ignorance of the LR product or were they speaking from first hand experience or rumours ,
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    They just said there no good and i will be broken down all the time none of them own a defender so it's mainly here sat I suppose. I appreciate they are a different beast to the jap rigs. Some advantages and some disadvantages but to my thinking they are morecapable than jap rigs and with mud rails won't be too bad comfort
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    Quote Originally Posted by pc3 View Post

    I did this against the advice of all my Triton/Hilux driving mates !!

    pc3, I have driven Tritons and Hilux extensively because of work. I now own a Defender. The previous 2 are just not in the same league as the Defender - I don't think it is fair on the Triton or Hilux to compare it with a Defender - I really don't think they were built to compete with the Defender - if they were, the designers missed the mark by a long shot, just completely different sorts of vehicle.
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  7. 2nd May 2010, 11:57 AM #7
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    Hi pc3,
    I did similar 2 weekends ago, got a new 130 CS for $39k as it was an 09 plated vehicle. I put a second hand tray on it - I need to play with it a bit to see if what I want is what I need, and will it work etc.
    I am thrilled to bits with it - haven't got it dirty yet though.
    cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by austastar View Post
    Hi pc3,
    I did similar 2 weekends ago, got a new 130 CS for $39k as it was an 09 plated vehicle. I put a second hand tray on it - I need to play with it a bit to see if what I want is what I need, and will it work etc.
    I am thrilled to bits with it - haven't got it dirty yet though.
    cheers
    Any pics? That's a smoking deal on a defender ute I think
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  9. 2nd May 2010, 08:21 PM #9
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    Hi,

    pics here

    cheers

    ps go to page 2
    Last edited by austastar; 2nd May 2010 at 08:23 PM. Reason: forgot p2
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