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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7712  
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the few factors others being>?
having used a D3 extensively off road (less Snow) i do rate them very highly, a descent set of Mts on a D3 and i beleive it will out perform a Def on the same tyres Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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23rd Nov 2008 10:08pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024  
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Thats almost like a red rag to a bull
Ill rate a defender over a disco any day...i will say TR is brilliant if you can drive off road. Mike |
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23rd Nov 2008 10:20pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7712
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each to their own then i suppose if you dont want to go into it!
Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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24th Nov 2008 8:48am |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3747  
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MM,, interesting debate re D3 to Defender off road
OK, not a D3, but a RR Sport , close enough, and have used both off road a fair bit Put the Sport on MT tyres, and just as capable as the Defender, on occasions more so mainly due to the advanced electronics, Back on Topic, sorry to hear more woes for Defender, but !! mine is still spot on, no troubles, Been thinking of ordering its replacement, but maybe the devil you know  California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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24th Nov 2008 9:34am |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024
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You see, just because i love the RRS i wont argue but i think the defender can do things it cant, but i love the RRS so fine! Mike |
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24th Nov 2008 6:05pm |
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| Nidge Member Since: 27 Jan 2008 Location: Kildare Ireland Posts: 810  
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Defender is due back from the dealers tomorrow. Problem this time was a faulty fuel regulator, was suppling too much fuel at times and causing erratic engine noise.
The engine light came on a few times after start up and engine would rev a bit sometimes even with my foot off the trottle. Fingers crossed thats my last trip to the dealers ! As I wont be going back for the 8th time for warranty issues . Next stop will be the Toyota Dealers  |
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18th Dec 2008 7:54pm |
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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266 
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Let's hope it's ok when it returns Nidge. 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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19th Dec 2008 11:44am |
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| markalpha Member Since: 23 Apr 2008 Location: Downham Market Posts: 690  
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Could be the solution Nidge I did the same and did alot of trouble free miles in a Hilux Dc but it never felt the same as a 110 and not as good off road. Tell LR about your Toyota option it may get their ass in gear and sort out your problems. Good luck
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19th Dec 2008 12:16pm |
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| tcqf Member Since: 27 Jan 2013 Location: devon Posts: 11
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now just how you feel,2 clutches,2transfer,new steering pump,still leaks water into the cab,rear windows dont stay fully up,2 axle oil leaks,doors dont fit theres a huge gap on the a posts,return fuel pipe in correctly routed,vacuum pump oil leak,paint problems,headlight surrounds rusted also door and bonnet hinge fixings rusting,central locking only works 3ft from the truck if you try in several different spots, i bought my 08 110 utility for work not realizing that it had registered a station wagon not an lgv so twice the road tax,still fighting dvla ,i ve always had a land rover but this has made me think ! i run transits they ve had vacuum pump and clutch problems since the puma engine came out in 2000 we chuck the dual mass flywheel in the bin and go back to solid ,no more clutch problems.
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27th Jan 2013 3:36pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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^^^^
 Any good news to be had? ^^^^
At least the sun shone today! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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27th Jan 2013 4:14pm |
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| Blaserman Member Since: 23 Sep 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 46 
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How about:
10 rear diffs (2 of which have been 4 pin diffs) 2 Transfer Boxes 2 Clutches 4 Pairs of Half shafts and drive flanges! Oh and a central locking failure with the need to sound the  alarm at silly o'clock in the morning after opening the doors!!! All in two years and less than 25k.
The engine seems to be the only thing behaving itself (touch wood) and now the diffs are on back order for god knows how long!!!! 
As for the D3/D4 off road debate they are awesome however they are designed to be driven by people with no idea how to drive off road (Clarkson) and they are just to damn heavy! |
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16th Apr 2013 7:13pm |
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