Thread: All new defender

Originally Posted by weeds

Haven’t spotted one defer yet.

That's because they are all offroad doing big laps, not driving to get their showstoppers rectified.

Originally Posted by scarry

At least there are dealers in regional areas.....

Because they need them

Originally Posted by manic

Looks like its about to break in two

Imagine that on a hill, no thanks.

Originally Posted by scarry

Oh well,here we go again

And just remember,Weeds,they have that many showstopping issues,you will need a sat phone to call for help if you ever go off road.And it won’t be long before you have the local towie on speed dial

Oh,and the raised air intake isn’t waterproof,just in case you didn’t know.

Although the wading depth is 700 mm,which is 200 mm deeper than you have been used to with the deefer.

Most 79series owners would expect a snorkel to be a snorkel for water as per marketing (If you do a decent silty or muddy crossing even at 700mm the wave generally would come over bonnet in the bonnet vent, leaving muddy water in valley and eventually wrecking your starter. Water wave would also go over snorkel and suck water in leading to potential engine damage.

500mm of the same would ruin the diff height alt, even if just a muddy road. Toyota should update to "700mm Wading depth possible" *300mm advised to avoid damage.

Originally Posted by scarry

What?

Amazing,it actually 'drove' off without assistance?

Im guessing was on the blacktop

Originally Posted by weeds

Haven’t spotted one defer yet.

That’s right, you’ll hardly see and Defenders across the majority of the continent. It’s Toyota country.

Originally Posted by Zeros

That’s right, you’ll hardly see and Defenders across the majority of the continent. It’s Toyota country.

Actually, there are many places where landrovers are more popular than any other vehicle and for good reason.
"You'll hardly see" is a stretch, there are 1000s of owners on here that tour with them all over the country, not just going from worksite to worksite.
Toyota has great marketing with an emphasis on reliability.
However of late even hardcore toyota fans are beginning to wake up with all the fundamental flaws of the 79 series the factory continues to ignore, then there's the "unbreakable" hilux breaking down all over the country, getting more recalls than ever, lawsuits pending re: DPF decacle.

Not saying any car is better than another and landrover have their issues too. just pointing out than toyotas have issues just like any other brand. Is a built 79 an overall better 4x4 then a late fender, i don't think so from the facts, however beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that has to be respected.

Originally Posted by rar110

Is that the pic with vehicle covered partly?

That must be the "Saudi Wives" model!!!