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  1. 4th October 2008, 02:44 PM #1
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    Difference between 07 & 08 defender

    I am planning to buy a new defender, while it takes time to get a band new one from dealer, there are a few used or ex-demo cars in the market, I am just wonderring is there any difference between the 07 and 08 model? either mechanical or electrical, they look pretty the same
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  2. 4th October 2008, 03:13 PM #2
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    A few things fixed - Fuel breather, sump, A-frame - as the model progressed. Other than that I believe they are the same.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dm_td5 View Post
    A few things fixed - Fuel breather, sump, A-frame - as the model progressed. Other than that I believe they are the same.
    Yeah - but many 07's have the same A frame i.e - bolts not welded (mine does) and the sumps are all recalls now so they'll be changed and I relocated the fuel breather myself!
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    What's the issue with the A frame? Do I want a welded one or a bolted one? Is it a warranty/recall issue?

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    A-Frame notice: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130...tml#post773558
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    Thanks for the link.

    From my VIN I am going to need some extra welding done on my A-Frame then.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by spudboy View Post
    Thanks for the link.

    From my VIN I am going to need some extra welding done on my A-Frame then.....
    Have a look first - mine is in the VIN range (as are many other vehicles) but it has the original bolt up arrangement - nothing welded whatsoever - so yours too may be fine
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  8. 6th October 2008, 10:40 AM #8
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    It seems I should buy a 08 model if I don't want to be botherred by a few little troubles.

    Thanx fellows!!
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