Thread: Defender in the city

Been driving my mates (work 130) since new in 98 and my 110 since late last year. I am 6'.

Drove 17 hours once in the 130 and went straight to a party. I was in my mid thirties then.

Drive them in all traffic conditions and dont have any trouble. The 130 has not got the turning circle of the 110.

Dad had a Nissan GU for a while. Find the 110 not much different except that the 110 has better seats and driving position for me anyway.

They are just a bigger car and like anything it is what you get used to.

My only concerns are car park heights and teaching the wife to drive it

I drive a 2007 dual cab 130 daily & I have no problem in traffic, you soon get use to it. As the Guys have said the biggest problem in city driving is parking station heights & getting use to parking & the turning circle of the 130 as they are a big truck
When I got mine the Guys here recommended a reverse camera & let me tell you it's worth the money especially in crowded car parks & city driving.
I've driven a lot of different vehicles over the years & was a toyota driver till my last car which was a Dodge Nitro then I got my 130 Defender & love this truck If you like the look of the 130 find one take it for a drive just to make sure you're comfortable in it (as most of the Guys have said they are very comfortable to drive) you'll soon fall in love with the Defender & you won't look back.
Good luck.
JD

Just on the Height issue, How hight does a standard 130 sit? what underground carparks can't you get into?

My 130 is 2100mm tall at the top of the headboard on the tray from the dealer. I used to park under Carindale regularly, some areas there are 2200 clearance. The other big tip from me is it's alot easier to reverse into the parks!
Ant