Is a 130 too big for the high country?

**POD** · 20th August 2012, 08:26 AM

Thanks for all the responses, just the sort of info I was after really. some of the tracks I frequent require repeated 3-point turns in the Rangie with a 100" wheelbase, so I guess it's just a matter of an extra bite or two. The other big thing to consider of course is whether I can live with a deefer as a daily commuter, big difference from a RR, still undecided on that.

**dullbird** · 20th August 2012, 08:58 AM

POD have you driven a new defender?

you should have no dramas as a commuter, I find them comfortble more so than my D1 I have back issues and the defender is by far the most comfy seat for me to drive..plus I'm 6 foot.

I dont know how long your commute is but I used to commute and 1.5hrs too work each way and never a drama that included crawling traffic.

Also just done a 8000k trip with some long days of driving...I find it very easy once in 6th to just sit back and rest on the accelerator

Of course everyone is different and this is just my opinion but I think you will find many people will share it.

**POD** · 20th August 2012, 04:50 PM

Yes, a friend has a 110 puma and it is certainly an improvement on the previous models with regard to ergonomics, but current used value on the puma models is considerably more than I could justify spending on a vehicle that will see some rough use. TD5 models appear to be more in the right price bracket.

**lambrover** · 20th August 2012, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by POD

Yes, a friend has a 110 puma and it is certainly an improvement on the previous models with regard to ergonomics, but current used value on the puma models is considerably more than I could justify spending on a vehicle that will see some rough use. TD5 models appear to be more in the right price bracket.

And the td5 has more potential power then a puma 2.4

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