Thread: 130 Owners are you happy?

The 130 is just too versatile. I reckon you'd regret moving on.

Well,

That's a tricky one, Miss Pat...

I have a few discos, SIII's, SII's, subarus and a solitary 130. And I love it. It is the daily driver, and good for everything (except low height carparks) Haha.

True right enough, it has some quirks - it leaks from above to within, and all forms of fluid from within to without, the brakes squeal, the engine moans, the exhaust smokes and, as demonstrated last week, it has the distinct potential to fall over and lie down on the job.

But all in all, it is, without a doubt, the best one I have ever had, and I would not hesitate a blink to get a new one! (If I won lotto or something)

Gumnut

I've only owned a Defender 130 since 2010. There has been many times, and some times.

On one hand it performs well, and exactly what I bought it for, good work truck and capable tourer. Many I camp with kinda wish they had a 130 over their 110's for space and versatility.

On the other hand, now it's out of warranty, if it continues a path of weird and expansive repairs, it will go. I love it but have more to spend my money on than a car.

Mostly delighted, except when something goes awry with it. As a utility vehicle it can't be surpassed. I hasten to add though, it can easily be passed.
Don

Isn't the point of the original question about a 110 versus a 130?

I can't help with the answer to the original question.

Originally Posted by Gumnut

True right enough, it has some quirks - it leaks from above to within, and all forms of fluid from within to without, the brakes squeal, the engine moans, the exhaust smokes and, as demonstrated last week, it has the distinct potential to fall over and lie down on the job.

But all in all, it is, without a doubt, the best one I have ever had, and I would not hesitate a blink to get a new one! (If I won lotto or something)

Gumnut

Sounds like my 110. I also have other Landies 2's, 2a's and 3's and they all have their problems. My good lady wife would be happy for me to sell the lot and go to the dark side and get a highlux.
landychris

Originally Posted by vnx205

Isn't the point of the original question about a 110 versus a 130?

landychris

Originally Posted by landychris

Sounds like my 110. I also have other Landies 2's, 2a's and 3's and they all have their problems. My good lady wife would be happy for me to sell the lot and go to the dark side and get a highlux.
landychris

yeh and that's the sad truth. Boring, poor articulation, poor gearing, and over powered. But do the job day in, day out with almost clockwork predicability.

Not sure it it's hand made, or Pomy arrogance, they get it right in many ways. Have to say mine has been honest for 12 months now, a big deal in landy land, but pretty average in others.

I think however a 130 has much more to offer over a 110. Turning circle for what it's worth is a small failing. Perhaps the rear seats are more spacious in a 110. For me that's it's only weak point when compared. Depends on you intended use.