Thread: Defender Purchase?

Hi all ,

What about the fender turning circle ? I found that the turning circle on my D2 is not the best and cannot imagine how would the fender fare .

Noise level can be exhausting after a long drive , true ?

Ta

Originally Posted by ATLandy

Hi all ,

What about the fender turning circle ? I found that the turning circle on my D2 is not the best and cannot imagine how would the fender fare .

Noise level can be exhausting after a long drive , true ?

Ta

The 130's turning circle compared to the Disco is woeful (15 metres I think) but you get used to it. In the city you don't notice it until you have to park, esp if you go into a multi storey car park. 110 would be better.

Noise levels are high compared to a Disco and even more so if the front ventilation flaps are open at more than 80 kph. At 110 you have to turn up the radio and talk a bit louder! Not exhausting though.

Thanks for all the feedback. The decision to get a defender 130 dcab is based on I can get rid of my Patrol which only comes out on the weekends when I need a ute. So the Defender will be used to replace two vehicles the TDI Disco and the Patrol. I have often wondered if you get used to the seating. Being 6'3" I was interested to hear about the mod putting the seat back another two inches. No one has mentioned the fact that you are seated hard up against the B pillar so I assume this is not a problem and something you get used to. Interesting enough all the research that I have done no one has said that they are uncomfortable. I saw the new defender at the motor show this year and was somewhat dissapointed that the interior hadn't been updated. Anyhow, The TDI discovery was an awesome vehicle off the road that impressed me and kept me impressed. Something the Patrol was lacking. The patrol would be left behind where the Discovery would just keep climbing. The CDL must be a big part of that. I think the decision has been made. Stay tuned.
Cheers
Gillie

I can hear Queen playing in the background now.... never picked up previously they were singing about a 'fender

Gillie walks warily down the street,
With the brim pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet,
Machine guns ready to go
Are you ready, Are you ready for this
Are you hanging on the edge of your seat
Out of the doorway the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat
Chorus

Another Patrol bites the dust
Another Patrol bites the dust
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another Patrol bites the dust
Hey, I'm gonna get you too
Another Patrol bites the dust

How do you think I'm going to get along,
Without you, when you're gone
You took me for everything that I had,
And kicked me out on my own

Are you happy, are you satisfied
How long can you stand the heat
Out of the doorway the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat
Chorus

Another Patrol bites the dust
Another Patrol bites the dust
Another Patrol bites the dust
Another Patrol bites the dust
There are plenty of ways you can hurt a man
And bring him to the ground
You can beat him
You can cheat him
You can treat him bad and leave him
When he's down
But I'm ready, yes I'm ready for you
I'm standing on my own two feet
Out of the doorway the bullets rip
Repeating the sound of the beat

I love the seating position in the Defender. My seat has been moved back about 2cm. I'm 181cm tall. Since driving the Defender I can't stand the seating in cars.
Once you drive a Defender you will love it. How new are you looking at?

Originally Posted by spudboy

The 130's turning circle compared to the Disco is woeful (15 metres I think) but you get used to it. In the city you don't notice it until you have to park, esp if you go into a multi storey car park. 110 would be better.

Noise levels are high compared to a Disco and even more so if the front ventilation flaps are open at more than 80 kph. At 110 you have to turn up the radio and talk a bit louder! Not exhausting though.

Not that much of a problem, my 130 is too tall for most car parks.

I'm 6'3" and never had a problem with the seating.



Cheers
Simon

Originally Posted by abaddonxi

I'm 6'3" and never had a problem with the seating.



Cheers
Simon

well you wouldnt with a sunroof---

Originally Posted by Numpty's Missus

I will say tho, being short I NEED a step to get in!!

The right technique is important.
My wife is 4ft 12.5in and at 60 years of age she gets in and out of the Defender with no help, no step and only the occasional complaint about the height. Mind you, she had 23 years of training on a Series III with extended shackles.