Thread: Heart vs. Head? (Defender or Rubicon?)

Originally Posted by Slunnie

If there was a difference either way, you'd just put your foot on the brakes anyway. Brakes are pretty good these days compared to the old Series single circuit setups.

Ahh - but the problem with the anti-stall system is it will out-drive the brakes. So with a defender, you will always be doing 1000 rpm minimum, whereas in a jeep you could be doing even less than 700 rpm (when braking down a hill).

It cannot be switched off AFAIK.

Hello All

A very interesting thread, I'm starting to understand that Land Rover dealers just don't care about their customers in Australia. Perhaps the new owners might improve things???

With regards to the LR, Jeep debate, I think there are pros and cons to each vehicle, I love LRs but also have a soft spot for Jeeps as they have a long and similar heritage. Personally I prefer the 300 Tdi Defenders over the new version and would consider spending my money on buying one and then adapting it to my needs.



Cheers

Loz

I love that Jeep in the picture but my head can't get past the lack of diesel option so far.

My heart is all Defender and that's what I'd go for everytime without even bothering to consult my head, but if The Apocalypse that we all fear happened, I could go to Jeep and survive. It would be a life without joy, merely an existence but thanks to Jeep at least I could drive around with a broken heart instead of walking.

I like camping and touring the outback in my Defender. It's not just about camping and touring, it's camping and touring in a Defender.

I loved Solmaniac's "stands for purpose" comment. Quote of the Day

Whilst I new I'd get some bites on this thread, I didn't expect nearly 1400 views in 3 days. Seems like I've hit a nerve

Originally Posted by 2 rocks

I'd suggest having a nose around on ausjeepoffroad.com as well,

Hey you were right Mike

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