Defender 110 ordered - Feeling excited!

**Andrew86** · 5th February 2016, 06:15 PM

Thanks everyone. After a slightly embarrassing false start at the dealership (low range selector slipped into neutral), it's been a fantastic day. I couldn't be happier with the car, it's such a blast to drive and has been getting comments from all sorts of different people. Albany is certainly a nice place to be spending the first few days with this car.

A few more obligatory Day 1 glamour shots, before it gets dirty.

**jon3950** · 5th February 2016, 08:36 PM

Congratulations. Looks great, now go and get it dirty.

Meanwhile mine is slowly making its way to Tamworth. Only 8 more sleeps.

Cheers,
Jon

**EastFreo** · 5th February 2016, 10:35 PM

Well done. Enjoy the diving. Great looking vehicle.

Is Vic There · 6th February 2016, 08:24 AM

Very nice well done.
What is the building with the Union Jack raised?
That's a great pictures.

**cuppabillytea** · 6th February 2016, 10:09 AM

Congratulations Andrew. Same colour as mine but with Black pack. Looks fantastic. I think I might have to buy a can of black paint.

**Andrew86** · 6th February 2016, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Is Vic There

What is the building with the Union Jack raised?

It's the National Anzac Centre in Albany, well worth a visit!

A couple of quick questions, now that I've had some time with the car. Is the radio antenna meant to extend on its own or is it a manual extension? I've got a feeling it's the latter, but thought I'd better check before I force it up. There's nothing in the manual about it.

Secondly. My subwoofer on the back of the centre storage compartment seems to cut out after a few minutes each time I start drive the car. Initially, it works fine and has plenty of punch. Then nothing.

Any idea what the problem might be? I've got a feeling I've got my first warranty issue already

Still loving the experience though. Thanks for all the positive comments.

**AlecW** · 6th February 2016, 08:46 PM

Heres mine at the Dealer that just had bullbar fitted. Will be getting grille/ head light surrounds sprayed up black gloss soon

**Aguy** · 7th February 2016, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by Andrew86

A couple of quick questions, now that I've had some time with the car. Is the radio antenna meant to extend on its own or is it a manual extension? I've got a feeling it's the latter, but thought I'd better check before I force it up. There's nothing in the manual about it.

Secondly. My subwoofer on the back of the centre storage compartment seems to cut out after a few minutes each time I start drive the car. Initially, it works fine and has plenty of punch. Then nothing.

The antenna is manual, and the subwoofer sounds faulty.

**Andrew86** · 12th February 2016, 12:19 PM

Well, I took it in to have the subwoofer checked out yesterday and it looks like it's a faulty unit. It's moments like these I'm grateful for warranties...it's a $1400 part that'll need to come from the UK

Other than that minor issue though, the first week and 700km with my new 110 has been great. I can't help but smile every time I look at it and jump in for a drive. Even the guys who thought I was mad for buying one think it's pretty fantastic.

Currently planning our first camping trip for March

**Pickles2** · 12th February 2016, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew86

Well, I took it in to have the subwoofer checked out yesterday and it looks like it's a faulty unit. It's moments like these I'm grateful for warranties...it's a $1400 part that'll need to come from the UK

Other than that minor issue though, the first week and 700km with my new 110 has been great. I can't help but smile every time I look at it and jump in for a drive. Even the guys who thought I was mad for buying one think it's pretty fantastic.

Currently planning our first camping trip for March

What was wrong with the sub-woofer, would it not work at all?
Pickles.

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