Thread: Defender 90. Why no auto?

Just buy a Disco.

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An amarok! You really can't compare a 130 with that!

Bog stock standard, not a modification to either, take both up to cape york and then across the kimberlys and tell me which one still has all body panels and driveline components attached...

Originally Posted by manic

auto and cruise control .... .... the two most boring features any car can have

Depends where you're driving...

Originally Posted by Keithy P38

An amarok! You really can't compare a 130 with that!

Bog stock standard, not a modification to either, take both up to cape york and then across the kimberlys and tell me which one still has all body panels and driveline components attached...

Yeah, because thats where you spend most of your time, right? Driving up Cape York or across the Kimberleys.

If you haven't looked under the Amarok I suggest you take the time to. The chassis is actually much better for off road than the defender - you can actually clean the damn thing inside after the beach or mud. The leaf springs and drum brakes are not the greatest options, but they work.

I wouldn't hesitate to take the Amarok on that trip - it would be more economical than the defender, more comfortable and with a decent set of tyres would have no trouble on the rough stuff.

As for auto - far better off road than manual. 8 speed auto in the 'rok craps all over my 130 on the beach.

Originally Posted by Trundle

+1
Agree with this, I bought my 130 as a dedicated workhorse, and the only comparable vehicles were the Cruiser and Patrol, neither of which came with a dual cab in my price range. Hence the old 130.

I thought I needed a 130 for my work truck. When I actually looked at my use over a 12 month period the time I spent in situations where I needed a heavy duty 4x4 was virtually zero.

Wont be the same for everyone of course, and hey, I have 2 other land rovers because I love land rovers!

Seems like many are making a similar decision though, since I cannot get rid of my 130, despite it being on the market for almost 6 months. Virtually no interest.

Originally Posted by akelly

If you haven't looked under the Amarok I suggest you take the time to. The chassis is actually much better for off road than the defender - you can actually clean the damn thing inside after the beach or mud. The leaf springs and drum brakes are not the greatest options, but they work.

I wouldn't hesitate to take the Amarok on that trip - it would be more economical than the defender, more comfortable and with a decent set of tyres would have no trouble on the rough stuff.

As for auto - far better off road than manual. 8 speed auto in the 'rok craps all over my 130 on the beach.

Can't argue with the comfort,the economy or even the value for money. Not convinced about the chassis being better for offroad though and I'll just stick to changing gears thanks. A mate bought one a couple years back and I checked it out, as you do. It has a lot going for it next to a hilux etc but I couldn't see anything that would make it better for a trip (for me that is).
I'll just stick to my fergie thanks, though I did see one on the lower section of the Canning last year so they're getting to be out and about a lot more these days.

I really liked the amatok when they were released not sure I would get one though after my mates new one blew up and he had major dramas trying to get the thing fixed

I liked the more car feeling cockpit of the Amarok too, till I drove one for 2 days training. Really disappointed with the handling and suspension. Also big construction projects in WA replaced their VW's with Rangers...