I just want one

[Defender Mike]

I have a very nice chipped disco with plastic wood and leather it goes very well but for some reason I have a very strong desire to get a new 90 short defender. Help talk me out of it:(

Mike



.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/844.jpg

[abaddonxi]

Hell no.

Brilliant idea.

[Defender Mike]

Hell no.
brilliant idea.

Your no help at all LOL:D

[rijidij]

You wouldn't be the first to 'upgrade' from a Disco to a Defender......go for it.

[Drover]

Sorry cant help........

Get the PUMA;)

[Nera Donna]

Wrong forum for a question like that. You’ll get nothing but justifiably biased opinions here. Go the Fender.;)

[wrinklearthur]

There's a new Defender not sold yet!! :o


On your marks - get ready - GO !!!!! :burnrubber:

Cheers Arthur

[Hay Ewe]

Have the same problem (almost) myself, except for a 110
head says no, heart is saying (and my work mate) go, take a test drive

:(

Hay Ewe

[LowRanger]

Now the 110 is a good idea:D

Wayne

[Hay Ewe]

Now the 110 is a good idea:D

Wayne

your not helping.....

[frantic]

If you really want to convince yourself not to buy, make a list of all the mod's you may/will do and cost them.
E.g: engine-chip, egr, cooler
suspension, lift? steering, shocks, raised mounts etc
wheels and bigger tyres(33 or 35 etc)?
drivetrain, ashcroft/hytuff/great basin/lucky8,axles, cv's,diff ratio CW, lockers,arb ashcroft.
Bling, cheq plate, protection gear ,cb , cargo/roll bar, roof rack , sliders/steps, bullbar, snorkle.
Then think of all the fun you will have with a brilliant SWB customised to suit you!:D

[Allan]

It's no good me trying to help, my boss lady changed a Jag for one.

Allan

[KarlB]

If you really want to convince yourself not to buy, make a list of all the mod's you may/will do and cost them.
E.g: engine-chip, egr, cooler
suspension, lift? steering, shocks, raised mounts etc
wheels and bigger tyres(33 or 35 etc)?
drivetrain, ashcroft/hytuff/great basin/lucky8,axles, cv's,diff ratio CW, lockers,arb ashcroft.
Bling, cheq plate, protection gear ,cb , cargo/roll bar, roof rack , sliders/steps, bullbar, snorkle.
Then think of all the fun you will have with a brilliant SWB customised to suit you!:D

... and then realise you don't need any of these things (unlike other brands) because, out of the showroom, a Defender is the best 4x4xFar. ;)

That said, I lashed out in 2010 and bought a new D90. No significant reliability/mechanical issue after 35,000 km. Its performance is just blQQdy brilliant.

Cheers
KarlB
:)

[Chucaro]

Go for it and here are an example with few mods to make it friendly for driving in Sydney :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[scarry]

You should duck over to Austral LR here there was one of those limited edition one's in the showroom,last one left,so they said......looked fantastic:o:)

Sorry no pics for you to drool over:(

[scarry]

Go for it and here are an example with few mods to make it friendly for driving in Sydney :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

umm,maybe London?

[BST4X4XFA]

Just think how cool that 90 will look with a glider trailer behind it.

SWAMBO also said they look nice, should have got that in writing :(.

Cheers, Jurgens.

[Allan]

They are the coooooooooooooooooolest vehicle by far. They sat there on top gears cool wall all year, beat all the footballers cars bar one, must be the a top vehicle.

Allan

[Cliffy]

BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! :p

[Hay Ewe]

You should duck over to Austral LR here there was one of those limited edition one's in the showroom,last one left,so they said......looked fantastic:o:)

(

They have one in Cairns, it was out the fornt on sunday, but we were looking at the 110

Hay Ewe

[Defender Mike]

I am chasing up a test drive today :D I think there is one at Barbagelo in Perth.

[PBob]

I sold an HSE Disco 3 :cool: and bought a 110 pickup.:eek::twisted::cool:

[Drover]

I sold an HSE Disco 3 :cool: and bought a 110 pickup.:eek::twisted::cool:


Yeh, I ditched a "D3-SE" and bought a PUMA110 - best thing I ever did:D

[BST4X4XFA]

I am chasing up a test drive today :D I think there is one at Barbagelo in Perth.

Hi there Disco Mike,

Hope you will be impressed with the 90, if you have any questions PM Ben (whitekerb). He's had his now for a couple of months.

If you're quick and get one you can bring it out to the WA_AULROians Family Fun Day in September for a good "First day out" :twisted:.

Cheers, Jurgens.

[The ho har's]

Go for it and here are an example with few mods to make it friendly for driving in Sydney :D

http://www.otokar.com.tr/db/en/products/g/lr90_01.jpg


Don't let digger see that:o

better still don't let the gunbuggy owners see that:eek:


Looks cool though;):D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Phoenix12]

90 or 110.......... I chose the 110 because of the extra room, because I had previously had the 110 and I also found that it may become a nuisance getting my kid in and out all the time......

But I loved the drive of the 90 :D and fanged the stealers demo model around for 50kms !! :twisted:

[Beckford]

Having been through the same exercise in October; Are you planning to do any serious towing? The 110 is much better than the 90 for open road towing according to the landrover booklet. So I went with the 110, to get the purchase approved by management.

My favourite landrover is the 2A, hence love the 90. I just figure I will have to buy one as a project one day.....

You will get waved at 99% of the time in a Defender!

Beckford.

[Defender Mike]

Signed a contract today subject to salary sacrifice aproval. They are now only $39,990.00 plus on road costs. I have ordered a white one with snorkel, alloys,towbar and sidesteps. This will be the last shipment of defenders in this shape to come to Australia. They arrive in Perth in December had to get my order in asap as they are trying to dump lots of red ones on our market. There is another brand new one in Applecross seen parked at the local shops several times lately. Cant wait for Santa this year ho ho ho off to the bush we go!!!:D

Mike

[Allan]

Oh lucky man. I walked out of A.R.B. Midland today and saw how fantastic a Defender looks along side the lesser 4x4's. Good luck and enjoy.

Allan

[newhue]

well done Mike, you have picked up a brand new classic collectors, possibly worth more than new in a few short years.

Is it a 2.4?

[Nera Donna]

Congratulations Mike. Enjoy, as I’m dame sure you will. ;)

[JimR]

hey good decision, I really like my 90 its just awesome. I had the same problem in that I just wanted one and in the process forgot to tell the missus and that didn't go down well but it was worth it because my 90 kicks arse.

[Johnno1969]

So what's the ninety like?? Have you bought it yet???

[Defender Mike]

well done Mike, you have picked up a brand new classic collectors, possibly worth more than new in a few short years.

Is it a 2.4?


Yep 2.4 diesel same as in the Transit. Should have got the sidew steps from ARB at $1600 they better be gold plated.:)
Mike

[Defender Mike]

So what's the ninety like?? Have you bought it yet???

Contract signed I dont think it has been built yet. It arrives December /January. Dont worry I will let you alll know how good it is once i drive it.

[Defender Mike]

hey good decision, I really like my 90 its just awesome. I had the same problem in that I just wanted one and in the process forgot to tell the missus and that didn't go down well but it was worth it because my 90 kicks arse.

I like this,I am trying to explainn to my missus that she doesnt need the leather and plastic wood anymore. The dog can go to the beach with us,she wont have to spend Sunday arvo vacuming the carpet in the disco. I got around the "Is to small to sleep in " by selling her on the idea of a roof top tent. Hey the Queen drives one , Its top of the cool board on top gear, Its an investment they will go up in value, Its the culmination of 63 years development. By now she has given up and left me alone. Ha LOL:D

[Sue]

Contract signed I dont think it has been built yet. It arrives December /January. Dont worry I will let you alll know how good it is once i drive it.

You won't regret it.. I bought one a couple of months ago and just love it! :)

[Defender Mike]

I just found out my new 90 will have the jag 2.2 litre diesel. LR says it has the same performance as the current 2.4 ford transit motor. Jag claims 147kw and 450 nm of torque. Its either detuned or there telling fibs.Could be some serious remapping of the computer if it is detuned. I like the sound of 450 nm of torque.:D

Mike

[wally]

I just found out my new 90 will have the jag 2.2 litre diesel. LR says it has the same performance as the current 2.4 ford transit motor. Jag claims 147kw and 450 nm of torque. Its either detuned or there telling fibs.Could be some serious remapping of the computer if it is detuned. I like the sound of 450 nm of torque.:D

Mike

I'm no expert but I think you'll find it's still a Transit motor.

[Defender Mike]

I'm no expert but I think you'll find it's still a Transit motor.
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Its the new EU5 2.2 liter as fitted in the Jag but maybe in transit as well.They are all Fords these days.
:o

[Didge]

I didn't read thru all the pages but you've now joined an even more elite club than you did when you got the disco. Did you read the blurb here: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/134851-defender-summary.html
it should convince you that you've made the sensible decision
cheers Gerald

[Defender Mike]

Just recieved email from Souther Landrover in Perth my new 90 Defender rolls off the production line on the 16th November 2011. A delivery date will be announced shortly after this. I hope it arrives in time for Santa.

Thats a wedensday not a monday or friday so we are off to a good start. Wedensdays child is full of ??????????? diesel, grunt, and good times to come. :)