Thread: Who else has ordered a limited edition?

Originally Posted by MrLandy

F Trucks are stupid, big and ugly, which is why they don't sell any volume in 'the rest of the world'. Although the ford ranger is heading that way.

No argument from me on that one.

Originally Posted by MrLandy

And if you're right re Defender, I rest my case. Defender is finished.

Defender as we know it is finished. How can it not be? We're lucky it wasn't replaced sooner - and I think if it had been replaced with some of the ideas they have had, it would not have become the icon it is today.

It can't go on forever and now is a good time to replace it, as LR are probably in the best state they have ever been in. Defender needs to evolve, like the Range Rover and Discovery have and become a class leader again, instead of an enthusiasts vehicle.

Cheers,
Jon

^^^^ x a lot

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The ship came in and my 90 Adventure has landed in Sunny Brisbane, just a week or so until delivery!

Nice article in the latest Unsealed 4x4 Issue 018:

UNSEALED 4X4 ISSUE 018

Long Live Huey.

Originally Posted by Avion8

Nice article in the latest Unsealed 4x4 Issue 018:

UNSEALED 4X4 ISSUE 018

Long Live Huey.

Thanks Avion. But it's just the usual condescending dribble that's been trotted out for years, about comical steering wheels and what the Defender 'lacks' rather than everything we know that Defenders are, and that every other vehicle on the road today lacks. The only comical aspect of the article is that somehow the writer managed to bruise himself black and blue while driving it! ...and I fail to see how $54K for a Heritage Defender is "eye-watering", when virtually no other real 4WD is under $50K ... It's the bargain of the century!! ...and no other Land Rover is under $80K anyway.

Originally Posted by MrLandy

Thanks Avion. But it's just the usual condescending dribble that's been trotted out for years, about comical steering wheels and what the Defender 'lacks' rather than everything we know that Defenders are, and that every other vehicle on the road today lacks. The only comical aspect of the article is that somehow the writer managed to bruise himself black and blue while driving it! ...and I fail to see how $54K for a Heritage Defender is "eye-watering", when virtually no other real 4WD is under $50K ... It's the bargain of the century!! ...and no other Land Rover is under $80K anyway.

Thanks MrLandy, I thought it was one of the better articles I have read, at least the author is going to miss the Defender. I totally agree with you on the pricing, you can't even get a Prado for this amount. I liked the bit about the bruise's, so far I've only shinned myself on the tow ball receiver, not being very careful getting stuff (the dog) out of the back.

Glad you enjoyed it I'm not convinced he's ever even owned a Defender, and most of what he says is regurgitated from elsewhere so I reckon he drove it around the block. Sorry to be so skeptical but give me a break, what a load of old waffle chaps. ...I liked the pics.

Got a phone call from the dealer yesterday, nice girl, full of life and laughter. Well she was until I refused to pay for paint or leather protection, she did explain to me that with the harsh Australian sun I did need it due to my car being orange, I said I thought the harsh Australian sun would fade the black first.