Puma 130 to be or not to be

**robbotd5** · 11th September 2010, 05:13 PM

G'day. I have a work ute, a Mahindra pik up, yes laugh but it realy is a good truck. Anyhows, the alloy tray will look "ok" for longer than a steel one that will rust as soon as the paint is scratched. But on a Fender, maybe the steel tray would look more fitting, even though the Landy is alloy (it is still isnn't it?)!!
If you want one GO FOR IT!!! I would have bought a D90 TD5 instead of my Disco if it wasn't for the tin lids.
Regards
Robbo

**juddy** · 11th September 2010, 05:21 PM

The new type Land Rover Snorkel, looks very nice, if you want to save some money, you can get them for around $400 i believe...

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**newhue** · 11th September 2010, 06:49 PM

I have to admit it's all feeling good, and you guys have gone a long way to settle the fears and confusion of buying a LR. So thanks to you all.
The wife is mostly cool with it, but also feels the price of a jap has merits, but ultimately reckons it's my call.

I guess I have to get my head around that LR figure as I have never spent that kind of coin on a vehicle. And as you know its' exciting but a bit draining whilst in limbo of should I should I not.

I'll keep staring at the brochure hey

**fraser130** · 11th September 2010, 07:43 PM

.......So have you bought yet????

(Big smile)

Fraser

**pc3** · 11th September 2010, 08:00 PM

Reality is once you visit this forum it's forgone conclusion....so just go and buy it

**Scallops** · 12th September 2010, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by newhue

Hi guys,

... I have to admit I am a little nervous about buying a car that has quirks, and seems many at times.

....I don't want to be, or have the time, to be an enthusiast who accepts tinkering / fixing the old beloved every month or so. Been there and done that...

regards

To paraphrase the Bard - "Puma 130, to be or not to be - that is the question".... and you did ask the "question"(s) above - If these items don't outweigh your enjoyment of your test drive - join the club.

But I took it these were important considerations for you - if they are - I'd respectfully suggest you might like to think about your decision a little longer.

**austastar** · 12th September 2010, 04:29 PM

Hi,
I picked up a new D130 Cab chassis in Melbourne and drove it to Launceston with no tray.
It was a bit 'pitchy' with no weight on the back.
Now with about 200kg of steel tray on the back and about 10psi less in the tyres it is brilliant.
Have yet to load it up with about 500kg of camper.
Very happy with the purchase at $39900 drive away.
cheers

**isuzurover** · 12th September 2010, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by newhue

...

But not sure about the anti stall, I managed to do it leaving the dealership.

Alloy guard wings, what are the actually for?

AFAIK anti-stall only works in low range?

For most people, the chequerplate bits are just for looks. However the guard tops do stop the mudguards from getting dented - either from walking on them to load the roofrack, or by short mechanics.

**dullbird** · 12th September 2010, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by isuzurover

AFAIK anti-stall only works in low range?

For most people, the chequerplate bits are just for looks. However the guard tops do stop the mudguards from getting dented - either from walking on them to load the roofrack, or by short mechanics.

No it does do it in high range..to a degree I tried it myself after begging to differ with someone...

however low first is the TRUE anti stall because you can start the car in frist without even being in the car..you can not do this in high. high will also stall if given an obstical on a gradient.

its VERY hard to stall in low first it can be done but you have to work at it

**newhue** · 12th September 2010, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by austastar

Hi,
I picked up a new D130 Cab chassis in Melbourne and drove it to Launceston with no tray.

Very happy with the purchase at $39900 drive away.
cheers

$39900 DRIVE AWAY....wow I have been quoted $59 150 crew cab, but even the pricing for a single cab is $55 000 drive away.

Hey Scollops, you are realist, you flick it back in a way that makes me squirm a bit. But there is a fair bit to consider on a 15 minute test drive. I did wake up feeling a bit different today, especially when I realised a 130crew doesn't even have ABS, or so the salesman said.

I am trying to keep the emotions numb, and weigh up work and recreation needs V my wants V finances V family short and long term wants and objectives V the set up $ on a tray for work and camping. Yes it's mostly tax deductible, but I still have to pay for it up front.

I did wander online and checked out a Triton, has a lot of fruit, will probably do most if not all we ask of it, and is a lot cheaper, but has no sole.

I have to admit austastar has made me wain again, I have a figure in my head of what will see a spanking new 130 in the drive, I think I will pitch it at the salesman tomorrow, if he calls, which I assume he will.
I reckon Big Guy is also onto it, the hungriest fish takes the hook I guess. No harm in a national email.

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