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    To me the only vehicle that is in the same or similar no frills standard/class of a Defender (classic?) is a 76 series cruiser wagon. Complete with its wind up windows, manual gearbox and steel wheels.

    There is nothing left on the market.
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    I hear the Paj is now discontinued,so that leaves another hole in the market,and not much competition for the Playdo...
    Paul

    D2,D2,D2a,D4,'09 Defender 110(sons), all moved on.

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    Just curious if anyone has done a comparison between the 79 dual cab and 130 dual cab for cabin space?? I tried (not very hard) to find some specs on this.

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    The Mahindra Pikup seems rather no-frills with an upright driving position.
    Life is just a series of obstacles preventing you from taking a nap.

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    I went to the dark side 45,000klm ago and got into a MR Triton with Super Select 2 with all the fruit. I have given it a very mild lift and EFS suspension, rock sliders and Nitto Ridge Grapplers. It is a great drive. Electric drivers seat goes high enough for a good view out the front when offroad. The handling, braking etc is excellent (the GLSP Triton has larger brakes than base models). The rear leafs are well sorted and unlike Toyota are mounted above the axle. Clearance- real world - is excellent. Great reliable motor with 6 speed Aisin box that is very intuitive. 10 inch rear diff. Very good running gear.

    My D2 i have had for 20 years. Great kit and good fun with a lot of mods and a LOT of adventures and memories but these days my preference is to take the Triton pretty much anywhere I go.

    The LR has more character (although the Triton has its own) but there are other vehicles to own apart from Land Rover.

    Cheers

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    I have had the 110 off the road for a few weeks waiting for parts and only being able to work on it on the weekends
    Driving the vw transporter for work, occasionally driving the missus’ adventra and taking the hilux to and from the farm

    Finally got the old girl on the road today, comfort is an understatement, it’s the only car I can sit in for more than 1 1/2 hours without getting a sore back or butt

    Definitely won’t be going to the dark sideWho else is going over to the dark side?Who else is going over to the dark side?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ozscott View Post
    I went to the dark side 45,000klm ago and got into a MR Triton with Super Select 2 with all the fruit. I have given it a very mild lift and EFS suspension, rock sliders and Nitto Ridge Grapplers. It is a great drive. Electric drivers seat goes high enough for a good view out the front when offroad. The handling, braking etc is excellent (the GLSP Triton has larger brakes than base models). The rear leafs are well sorted and unlike Toyota are mounted above the axle. Clearance- real world - is excellent. Great reliable motor with 6 speed Aisin box that is very intuitive. 10 inch rear diff. Very good running gear.

    My D2 i have had for 20 years. Great kit and good fun with a lot of mods and a LOT of adventures and memories but these days my preference is to take the Triton pretty much anywhere I go.

    The LR has more character (although the Triton has its own) but there are other vehicles to own apart from Land Rover.

    Cheers
    A mate picked up a Triton with all the fruit incl leather seats in early 2019 I think, for $45k drive away. Apart from the plastics being a bit on the cheap side, he loves it with option of permanent 4WD. It was certainly amazing bang for buck. He hasn’t touched the suspension so I suspect he could improve he ride.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rar110 View Post
    A mate picked up a Triton with all the fruit incl leather seats in early 2019 I think, for $45k drive away. Apart from the plastics being a bit on the cheap side, he loves it with option of permanent 4WD. It was certainly amazing bang for buck. He hasn’t touched the suspension so I suspect he could improve he ride.
    For sure. Mate I got mine the same - new in late 19 top spec all the fruit for $44 drive away with 2 years free servicing and that long Mitsu warranty. Plastics are holding up well but they are never going to be as hard wearing as a Land Rover. But it is a very nice interior and very comfortable on long trips.Having a tray (and now enclosed tray) is magic for camping and acres of space. The 118 inch wheel base works nicely offroad and in car parks Who else is going over to the dark side?Cheers

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    Well I just thought I would give an update since I am the OP. I looked at Landcruisers, and although they do tick a lot of boxes, to set the cruiser up for a tourer would cost near 40 k on top of the base price. Thats a decent suspension and a tray as well as an tray back for gear. (looked at a duel cab) I just cant justify that sort of coin.

    My 110 is now sitting in the shed unused waiting to decide how to go about fixing it.

    On a brighter note I have put down some cash for a build offer when they start making them, on a new Grenadier. After watching a lot of you tube videos its growing on me. IF they get it right it would be a lot of the compromises of the Old Defender fixed without ditching the whole concept like the new Defender. Price might be the issue though!

    BTW I don't have any problem with the new Defender, its just personally I don't like it. But others do and i respect that. ( learning now from another post that when you say you don't like it many people go to great lengths to convince you that you should like it)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deefa View Post
    Well I just thought I would give an update since I am the OP. I looked at Landcruisers, and although they do tick a lot of boxes, to set the cruiser up for a tourer would cost near 40 k on top of the base price. Thats a decent suspension and a tray as well as an tray back for gear. (looked at a duel cab) I just cant justify that sort of coin.

    My 110 is now sitting in the shed unused waiting to decide how to go about fixing it.

    On a brighter note I have put down some cash for a build offer when they start making them, on a new Grenadier. After watching a lot of you tube videos its growing on me. IF they get it right it would be a lot of the compromises of the Old Defender fixed without ditching the whole concept like the new Defender. Price might be the issue though!

    BTW I don't have any problem with the new Defender, its just personally I don't like it. But others do and i respect that. ( learning now from another post that when you say you don't like it many people go to great lengths to convince you that you should like it)
    Sinking $40k into the Defender would make it a weapon!

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