I sit here wondering about the new 'Defender'. It's a funny thing. Traditional Defender drivers are (largely)apoplexed that it's been given that moniker, as it seems once removed from what it was. Namely an expeditionary vehicle capable of being modified to suit the needs of the owner. However go out west and most Cockies driving a Defender never return the 'wave' as they don't see it as particularly special,...just another vehicle to get the job done. Which brings me to my next pint/point,..... I really can't see the new Defender being driven by those not so well heeled. As my eldest son said upon seeing in a carpark,..."It's a soccer Mum's car", and I have to agree. I've just received a new hub replacement kit and will fit next week, I see others are fitting auto boxes and even new/different engines(Puma 2.2), I can't even imagine doing that to the new Defender, and that makes all the difference!
Defender MY 2015 110
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Cape York 2016 Bloomfield,OTT(Gunshot), Frenchmans,Border Ranges, Fraser Isl,Moreton Isl, Tassie(pyengana Jeep track & Montezuma falls).1770
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