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Have had a bit of experience with Jap vehicles and all are quite competent but soulless. A Hilux is good example, easier to drive around town than a defender but thirsty and gutless when towing. The Defender will put a smile on your face because it has character and owners are like a club. Try to talk to a Hilux owner in a carpark about their vehicle!! John at OL Islington is a good guy, listen to him and seriously consider a Defender
I agree with Superquag - if you don't like the Defender, don't give up on Landrovers. Try a D2 diesel and save a lot of money c/w $35,000 or buy a D3/D4 and know you are driving the best 4WD money can buy.
I have a D4 and a TD5 130 Defender. I find the Defender seats more comfortable on along trip, but it is bloody noisy - that's why I bought the D4.
In the past I have had a D1 and a D2 - both have loads of character, as does the D4. You can't help liking them........especially the Defenders.
I think if you need to be talked into buying a Defender, this beast is not for you!
A Defender is a 4x4 that one knows they need!
Cheers
David
I own 3 Land Rovers now a 2003 4.4 petrol Range Rover a 2008 Puma 2.4 TDi 110 and a 2012 Range Rover TDV8. The Range Rovers are very comfy for sure, but once I jump back into the Defender I feel at home again, I could drive it all day and absolutely love it . Which one do i drive every day ? Jeremiah my Defender , why ? because he's special and makes me feel that way every time I grab the wheel .
You won't jump into the Defender and absolutely love it from the get go , it will take time.
There are day when Jeremiah upsets me , but all is forgiven quiet quickly as he's such a good friend.
If you want a change of lifestyle - buy a defender.
If you want an appliance to suit your current lifestyle - buy something jap.
Because that is all they are - whitegoods to serve a purpose and be thrown out when they cease to do so. Not like landrovers - thats why some 70 odd percent of landrovers ever made are still on the go today.
Im 25. I've had 3 landrovers, still have 2 of them, and never have or never will have anything else.
I always wanted a defender. I have had a D1 auto tdi, a V8 D2 & a td5 D2. I used to have an 80 series cruiser but now have come back to a D3 TDV6 HSE(wife's car) & have recently bought my dream car a td5 110 defender with a few extras. My suggestion is buy one. You will never look back. I love my 110. I have a fairly new hilux for a work ute and it is the most under powered & uncomfortable vehicle I have ever driven.
The defender is a simple but unique vehicle that will do everything you want it to do!
If you wanna be part of an elite set who have fun - buy the Defender
If you wanna be a commoner - buy a Jap 4X4
You know that ad for Colorbond roofing where the guy goes out the front door in his undies to get the paper and stops to admire his roof? Get a Deefer and feel the same love.
Good point... I must remember to alert the neighbours to avert their eyes from late March onwards... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Didge