Awesome Puma

where did you get the sand flag flag from??

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Originally Posted by Allan

I know thay have had their problems, mine included, but what a vehicle! We just got back from Ningaloo and I can honestly say the vehicle performed like no other 4x4 I've had before, on road or off. We drove down some very soft quad tracks over sand dunes to the beach, a beach we have been trying to get to for years. On arrival only to find...... and what are the odds...... another SVX number 75! I have attached a photo of the encounter.

Allan

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The pole was originally a buggered beach rod that I cut the eyes off and attached a skull and cross bones flag which I acquired from Bias Marine (only a few dollars). On the base I used a 4 inch bolt stuck in by silicone and bolted it on to the roo bar. It worked really well and was cheap as chips!

Allan

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Originally Posted by eezeetoo

Hi, I'm new to the forum and am on the verge of ordereing a new Defender. I have read, with some interest, the various threads on Puma "issues". I'd really like to read some feedback like "they aren't all like that" or "Land Rover have sorted that" or "I know of plenty that have been completely trouble free." Is feedback like this available or are the Pumas as troublesome as some some postings would suggest? Thanks for any feedback (positive or negative),

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Mine has not had any issues at all, and it is coming up 2 year old now (time flies hey?).

I see you are in the Adelaide Hills, so if you want to call past and take a drive around the paddocks in it etc just give me a hoy. I am in Balhannah.

Cheers
David

Derbyshire>>> The Peaks???

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Originally Posted by Grockle

On our fifth Defender,nothing compares, Puma best yet :BigThumb:

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On our third Defender and yes, Puma is the best yet.

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Originally Posted by Scallops

Look, I'll admit I'm biased :D - and I've only ever had a Puma. :angel: But I've driven a TD5 and a 300 TDI - these vehicles are great, but I found the new one perfect for me, which is where I'm coming from when I say the Puma is the best Defender yet. :)

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opps....loks like you have the comparo covered:D

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Originally Posted by juddy

Derbyshire>>> The Peaks???

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Yes juddy :BigThumb:

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Originally Posted by eezeetoo

Hi, I'm new to the forum and am on the verge of ordereing a new Defender. I have read, with some interest, the various threads on Puma "issues". I'd really like to read some feedback like "they aren't all like that" or "Land Rover have sorted that" or "I know of plenty that have been completely trouble free." Is feedback like this available or are the Pumas as troublesome as some some postings would suggest? Thanks for any feedback (positive or negative),

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I don't own a puma, but I'd say they are fine vehicles and if you buy one now, in the unlikely event you do have problems, I'm sure they will sort it before the warranty is out.

No matter what you buy, there is always the chance you'll strike a problem of some nature.

Firstly, apologies to Allan for having "hijacked" his original thread. Secondly, thanks to all feedback replies - at least now I know that you guys like them - I was beginning to wonder!! Spudboy - thanks for the offer, but last Sunday, I went on the LR promotional drive day at Saunders Gorge and had a cruise around in a 110 crew cab. The last time I drove a Land Rover as new as that was one of the (at the time) new ones with some trim on the dash and synchro on first - I was working for a govt department and we figured LR were getting a bit soft with these new Series 3s. (What was wrong with the 2A?). I'm in a position now where my business can buy this vehicle - so the Defender about to be ordered (single cab 110 HCPU) is off to work for 2 1/2 years till it pays for itself then it can retire as the play vehicle (that way I end up with something I like as opposed to a Landcruiser or Patrol like everybody else in my business!!),
Cheers,
Dave

No problems. I went to the LR Drive Day on Sunday too, at 3:00PM. Those tracks were pretty good for a demo drive. The rock climb near the end was actually steep :)

I drove the 110 HCPU and was very impressed. Not quite sufficient leg room for me though (I am 6' 3").

Glad to hear you are ordering one.