Thread: buying a new defender

thanks all for the feedback yep i will take for test drive later on and get a feel for it thats for sure.. and if im settled on it, then after xmas its my new wheels to explore oz:

Originally Posted by Beckford

kbgold, where abouts in Sydney do you live?

penrith mate

Originally Posted by Scallops

I just don't get the ergonomic argument. I'm 6'2", and my Defy is the most comfortable vehicle I've ever used.


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well im 5,11 not a big build so thats nice to hear.. how do go with the handbrake close to the left leg? is it uncomfortble? i hear its annoying from some

Originally Posted by Mudnut

I have a TD5 110 Defender, and love it. One thing to consider is what do you plan to do with it? I picked my 110 over the 130 dual cab because I was living in inner city Melbourne at the time, and the 130 was just too difficult to navigate the narrow streets, not to mention parking. If you have kids, the back seats for the 110 will be more comfortable than the 130 dual cab. I had a look at the 130 again last year, and could not justify the change over from my now modified, and set up 110. Either way, I love my Defender, and will keep it for a long time.
Cheers,
Ken

hey mate i plan to one take it everywere.. im not talking about over the top 4wd stuff just the places top go and see al ove oz short trips and long holidays etc ect or the norm stuff cape york one day.. etc etc

Originally Posted by 33chinacars

To me your only real problem will be is if you can live with the ergonomics for extended periods. Otherwise great unit. Go anywhere.

Gary

I too am 6'2" and the Defender is the best long distance driving car I have owned. Yes it is noisy and has vibrations and the driving position is a little strange and I have heard people say that they have to have the window open to be comfortable but despite all this when I step out of the vehicle after any length of time driving I feel as good or better than any other vehicles I have owned (even lounge chairs on wheels). I'm with Scallops on this one.

youre gonna have to change your beer brand though......cant have fender drivers going around drinking kb gold...........

Originally Posted by kbgold

penrith mate

I am on the other side of town (central coast), so probably a bit far for a test drive in my Puma.

The Cook and I both agree with those who feel the Defender is a comfortable vehicle. When I get out of the plastic Prado after a few hours drive I really feel stiff, arthritic stiff that is.
I'm 6' 1" and have no trouble at all even with the handbrake position.
Love 'em and you'll soon bend to fit them.
AlanH.