I tried this, I still drove the Defender everywhere [bighmmm]Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoges
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I tried this, I still drove the Defender everywhere [bighmmm]Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoges
So did I it keeps my wife out of my Defender so it worked
Hey mate. Point 1 on your criteria.
So...
You cannot choose a defender because you will not get 700km/65litres unless you sit om 75... Actually not possible.
I had a good friend enquire about 110 7 delayer v pajero. In the end he decided pajero. I was shocked but you know, probable right as someone else wrote if you need to be talked into it probably not a great purchase. I think hAving deep want/love of defender allows you to cope with the **** she will throw at you.
But I think great cars to choose from and good luck I. Getting a great price for your jeep And j live the look if some if them.
i get about 570-620kms on the deefer. max ive gotten so far is 680km with the light just turning on.
Love. That's a 75 litre rank hey. Not 65 he is asking ..
Fuel is the cheapest part with vehicle ownership,unless you drive a V8 of course.By the defender,you will regret it otherwise. Pat
this is why!
11th August 2013, 07:13 PM
voltron
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Bought me a new 110
Hi Everyone.
I bought me a new Defender a week ago and thought it would be a good idea
to join a forum and learn more about the 110.
Initially I was looking around at various yards trying to get the best deal on a new Wrangler Unlimited because they seemed like the best option for what I was after. But I spotted a Defender in the yard as the Dealership sold both Jeep and Range Rover vehicles. After sitting in one it felt a little cramped ( i'm 6'3" ) and looked bare bones, I admired the tough posture the car had. But that was the end of it and I walked away looking and talking prices on various Wranglers they had available.
Came back a few days later, and while waiting for my salesman to serve customers, I went back over to the D90 to check it out. Still waiting I asked
the Land Rover dealer if I could take it for a drive. I jumped in and was told I not to be longer then 10 mins.
It felt a little awkward at first, and the tyres were mud tyres so it wasn't that great on the road. The car definately demanded my attention. the cabin was a little cramped, I took my shoes off to give me more leg room etc etc. The Wrangler had leather heated seats, amazing sound system, heaps of leg room and quiet as a mouse.
I got back to the dealership and asked the salesman about the big one which was a customers car waiting to be serviced. He told me it was a 110 and gave me a rundown on it. I told him I wanted one and done the deal on the spot.
The Jeep salesman was shocked to say the least, after all I told him I wanted a nice, comfortable 4x4 capable car, but for some reason I couldn't stop smiling when I as driving the Defender. I felt like a try hard in the Jeep. I see girls and older women driving them around. The Defender felt like a real mans car and reminded me of my dads 2 door toyota landcruiser he used to go pig hunting in .
My wife was shocked when I told her as well. She drives an x6 and hates the Defender, but I know that will change over time once we start doing some camping trips in it with the kids.
I still smile everytime I jump in it. My wave score to other Defender owners is 6/6.
Cheers
Graham
I had a '09 petrol manual Wrangler Sport (SWB). Drove it on a few trips but mostly commuting and weekends away. The shorty was too short - barely room for the dog, esky and a bag of gear. There is no where near enough room to sleep in the back of the LWB Unlimited. The Jeep certainly handled very well on and off road. Handled corners fairly well and stopped very fast. Soft top was great, especially for spotlighting. The 3.8 was very responsive, 6 speed was nice to use with good range of gears. Got about 11.5lit/100km, dropping to 12.5 at 110km/hr or in heavy traffic. It got to 160km/h OK, but was pretty horrid. Lots of electronics and driver assists that make it much easier to use, and you can turn them off if you want to play in the mud.
I replaced it last July with a MY12 110. No where near as 'sporty' to drive but much more capable off road. Fuel conosumption is around 10.5lit/100km climbing to 11.5 at 110 km/h. It is much slower around town, due partly to the significantly lower gearing in 1st and 2nd and the less responsive diesel 2.2. Much less tyre squealing around corners but that may be the tyres or changes in my driving. Off road it is miles ahead of the Jeep. Way more torque than the (petrol) Jeep. Combined with the lower gearing and a real feeling of 'unbreakability' it goes anywhere. Huge amount of room in the back too - I have built a bed frame in the back that takes a standard double mattress, so no more tenting in the mud/sand/dirt. No where near as many driver assists and they are always on. Automatic isn't an option, whereas in the Rubicon manual isn't an option.
For fun in the sun, on the beach or around town (and to pull chicks) get a Wrangler.
For serious off roading and expeditions get a Defender.
I'm still smiling :D. I have this vision now of building a Defender worthy of the Zombie Apocalypse,Quote:
Originally Posted by MLD
got a bit of time yet.
My wave score is about 8/12 now. I just accept there
are certain Defender owners that just aren't going to wave.
Cheers
Went camping / 4wding last weekend and camped next to a pack of Jeepsters. The first thing they did was set up camp and proceed to change all the suspension set ups and wheels/tyres before driving. 15 Landy's and not one of them had to be touched, other than tyres down before walking up a few wall. It's the only car that I have ever driven that puts a smile on my dial everytime I jump in as well. If you are tall, fit a set of Mulgo seat rails, the legroom and driving position is transformed to Rangie material. Dont fart arse around, listening to idiot car dealers and mentally challenged Jeep drivers:angel:, just do it!
BTW, the ride in a wrangler really is crap and they leak worse than a mini moke.
A good mate of mine had one and got his money back 14 months later after a nightmare run of 2 gearboxes, 3 ecu's, 2 rear diffs and the brakes caught on fire.