Thread: 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

Originally Posted by carlschmid2002

If you are 6'3" you might want to give Daniel a tingle at Buy 4x4 Land Rover Toyota Nissan Accessories and Parts Online | Web Store | Expedition Centre Australia by Mulgo and grab a set of seat rail extensions. They will take you about an hour or so to fit. He also sells a lot of other good bits for your Defender. I hope you enjoy it. I love mine. Check the heater hoses for rubbing and ask about the mod on the turbo hose. My heater hose rubbed through and dropped all its fluid, otherwise I have loved the experience. Happy travels.

Cheers, thats def the first modification on the books. I have found the drivers side door handle annoys my right leg also, has anyone tried moving it to make it more comfortable?

Also looking at getting a smaller steering wheel, but it seems the boss kit may have to come from the U.K. Not complaining though, I still find it all livable.

I've previously owned 600hp twin turbo sports car that demanded hours of my time and money and broke my heart a couple of times. I'm expecting no different from the Defender.

Cheers Guys