Difference between 07 & 08 defender

[jiataowill]

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
Cheers

[dmdigital]

A few things fixed - Fuel breather, sump, A-frame - as the model progressed. Other than that I believe they are the same.

[Scallops]

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! ;)

[spudboy]

What's the issue with the A frame? Do I want a welded one or a bolted one? Is it a warranty/recall issue?

Thanks
David

[dmdigital]

A-Frame notice: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/59261-defender-service-bulletins-recalls-07-onwards.html#post773558

[spudboy]

Thanks for the link.

From my VIN I am going to need some extra welding done on my A-Frame then..... :(

[Scallops]

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 ;)

[jiataowill]

It seems I should buy a 08 model if I don't want to be botherred by a few little troubles.
;)
Thanx fellows!!