Master
Hi guys I currently drive a v8 2004 disco 2, and have done a fair bit of travelling in the old girl, but I'm looking at upgrading into a new defender but cannot make my mind up as to a wagon or cab chassis.
The vehicle will be used as mainly my/our tourer(wife, 1 year old and one on the way) we do a couple of extended trips a year and recently upgraded from oztents to an adventure campertrailer.
I enjoy the idea of being able to through gear in a ute back but also like the security of the wagon.
I assume there are no child restraints for car seats in a defender as its classed as a commercial vehicle, so I'm sure many have had this done before.
I would imagine there would be no issue with towing the ct and am prepared to sacrifice a little of the line speed for excellent fuel consumption.
Would like to hear all the pro/cons
Swaggie
I assume you mean 110 Wagon vs 130 Dual cab chassis?
One thing to keep in mind, is the 130 has no ABS and so no Traction Control.
As a touring vehicle for 2+2 people, I would think a 130 with a box body on the back would be better than a 110. (even though we have a 110!).
ForumSage
if you mean the 110 cab chassis make sure your dealer throws in 15 free yoga classes.....
130 will have a horrible turing circle...
YarnMaster
Supporterdrive a 130 hard over fast dirt and you will never and I mean never want to go back to a vehicle of shorter wheel base...
own a ute and you will always wonder why you never got into one sooner...
I spent 9 years in a disco 1 until I saw the light and bought a 130. I only wish I saw the light earlier!
Steve
'95 130 dual cab fender (gone to a better universe)
'10 130 dual cab fender (getting to know it's neurons)
Master
Isuzurover I was actually thinking the 110 dual cab chassis, as I feel the 130 is to large a vehicle.
Uninformed Why do you say free yoga classes I thought the seating areas would be the same on both wagon and dual cab.
One issue is te dealer said there is a bit of a wait for 110 dual cab.
Master
The wagon and dual cab are the same.
The single cab is the one where your cramped.
Master
Can you still get anchor points for car seats in a dual cab?
OldBushie
Sit the family in one with kiddy car seats, you may find a lack of room. This is what turned me off getting one, wagon may be different, but duel cab was cramped.
Moderator
Serg is talking of a single cab ute.Originally Posted by clintox
The seat doesn't go back far enough for those of above average height or long of leg.
Swaggie
i would go the wagon......i reckon you would loose too much space with the 110 dual cab thingy
with the wagon you can easily run a full length roof rack
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