Taken the plunge 130 Defender on the way

[pc3]

After much reading and posting last week I paid a deposit on a 130 dual Cab in Stornaway Grey, its an 09 plate from a dealer in Brisbane and for that reason I got it a little cheaper than a "10 Build".

It will be on a truck to the Tray maker late next week early the following week if all goes to plan.

I did this against the advice of all my Triton/Hilux driving mates !!

I'll wave when I see you guys :)

[one_iota]

Let me be the first to congratulate you on your sensible decision:clap2:

[eezeetoo]

Very sensible - good idea;););)
Dave

[rangieman]

Well done mate good choice:D , May i ask why all your mates tried to steer you away , Was it due to their ignorance of the LR product or were they speaking from first hand experience or rumours , ;)

[pc3]

They just said there no good and i will be broken down all the time none of them own a defender so it's mainly here sat I suppose. I appreciate they are a different beast to the jap rigs. Some advantages and some disadvantages but to my thinking they are morecapable than jap rigs and with mud rails won't be too bad comfort

[eezeetoo]

I did this against the advice of all my Triton/Hilux driving mates !!




pc3, I have driven Tritons and Hilux extensively because of work. I now own a Defender. The previous 2 are just not in the same league as the Defender - I don't think it is fair on the Triton or Hilux to compare it with a Defender - I really don't think they were built to compete with the Defender - if they were, the designers missed the mark by a long shot, just completely different sorts of vehicle.
Dave

[austastar]

Hi pc3,
I did similar 2 weekends ago, got a new 130 CS for $39k as it was an 09 plated vehicle. I put a second hand tray on it - I need to play with it a bit to see if what I want is what I need, and will it work etc.
I am thrilled to bits with it - haven't got it dirty yet though.
cheers

[pc3]

Hi pc3,
I did similar 2 weekends ago, got a new 130 CS for $39k as it was an 09 plated vehicle. I put a second hand tray on it - I need to play with it a bit to see if what I want is what I need, and will it work etc.
I am thrilled to bits with it - haven't got it dirty yet though.
cheers

Any pics? That's a smoking deal on a defender ute I think

[austastar]

Hi,

pics here (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/101690-new-defender-through-broker.html)

cheers

ps go to page 2