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  1. 29th July 2016, 09:31 PM #11
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    I have a civvy 110 4bd1t 4spd and a l322 vogue. Best of both worlds in my personal opinion. I don't even have any form of sound system in the 110 as i couldn't hear it anyway😅. It is reasonably comfortable on trips however with the shoulder as it is find it painful shifting gears so it has sat for a few months. The rangie on the other hand is like travelling in a concert hall with perfect seating and climate.
    Both are just magnificent in their own ways!☺☺☺😍😍😘

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    Quote Originally Posted by carlschmid2002 View Post
    It is rather serene, but I can't help but feel we have lost something.
    Which is why I have gone from a D4 to a Defender. No question the D4 was more comfortable, quicker and easier to drive point to point and an all round brillianter vehicle. The Defender is just so enjoyable to drive though, because you really do have to drive it.

    I have just spent 6 hours in my Defender today driving up to Gloucester and back. How did I feel after that? Well I just had to go for a little drive in it. Sitting here now after a bottle of red and a little Glenmorangie I'm thinking if I hadn't had too much to drink I'd probably think of another reason to take it for a little run.

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    Driving the Perentie is an adventure.
    Driving the 100" is an adventure. Driving the 101 is an adventure. Driving the Mercs is an adventure, in style.
    If I had a D4, the drive would be more comfortable than the Camry, but just as boring.
    I think I might get a D4 some time down the track. I think it might be easier to source and cheaper than a turbo Territory.

    The Perentie is actually quite comfortable. I really enjoy getting out and about in it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh View Post
    Driving the Perentie is an adventure.
    Driving the 100" is an adventure. Driving the 101 is an adventure. Driving the Mercs is an adventure, in style.
    If I had a D4, the drive would be more comfortable than the Camry, but just as boring.
    I think I might get a D4 some time down the track. I think it might be easier to source and cheaper than a turbo Territory.

    The Perentie is actually quite comfortable. I really enjoy getting out and about in it.

    Kind of disagree with the D4 Vs Camry analogy Mick..😮 they are a huge step up from a jap 4x4.....

    They do feel more 'wooden' thsn a RangeRover classic vogue LSE to drive however... but there is a huge gap in design and years separating those 2!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    Kind of disagree with the D4 Vs Camry analogy Mick..😮 they are a huge step up from a jap 4x4.....
    But still just as boring.

    When touring, I like to experience the environment I am driving through.
    Touring in a D4 would be much like watching a "David Attenborough" on the plasma in the lounge with the surround sound.
    What the home cinema has over the D4 is I can watch a Star Trek movie after.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh View Post
    But still just as boring.

    When touring, I like to experience the environment I am driving through.
    Touring in a D4 would be much like watching a "David Attenborough" on the plasma in the lounge with the surround sound.
    What the home cinema has over the D4 is I can watch a Star Trek movie after.

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    The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh View Post
    When touring, I like to experience the environment I am driving through.
    Even D4s have windows that go down...
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJon View Post
    Even D4s have windows that go down...
    so does Mr Marsh's 6X6 Perentie .....
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJon View Post
    Even D4s have windows that go down...
    Windows that go up and down? Luxury. I unbolt the top half of my door.

    A couple of swags, the bush and a Perentie - now THAT is living.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dervish View Post
    Windows that go up and down? Luxury. I unbolt the top half of my door.



    A couple of swags, the bush and a Perentie - now THAT is living.





    X2 Dervish!!!
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