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cozz

Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: nottingham
Posts: 534

new defender swapped for ???

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Having had new defenders (90HT) and then D300 110, ive just part exd my 110 for a 2017 G wagon G63

Always wanted one, its a 5.5 V8, top speed is similar to the 110, but the way it gets there is brutal

In many ways its drives worse than the defender, but in some ways, the crazy nature of making a nearly 3ton 4x4 do 0-60 in 5 seconds with 560 bhp makes it absurd and quite fun.

It will be either the best thing ive done, or the most stupid,

Will see how it goes

7th Jan 2024 7:22pm

DAP2022

Member Since: 16 Feb 2022
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 120

Interested in a comparison of day to day ownership, engine apart, boot space etc

7th Jan 2024 8:07pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2726

Lovely vehicle, looked at them myself.

But so expensive makes a Defender seem cheap. And damn, they're ugly. Not a vehicle you would look out of your lounge window at, that's for sure. Plus, parts prices will have you sobbing into your Weetabix

l would still have one though. Just look at the residuals, and lifespan. That will still be going strong when a similar age new Defender has been turned into drinks cans.

Oh and black is definitely the best colour, without too much silly bling or wheels that were once on a Hummer.
Yours is probably as good as it gets. l will be genuinely interested to see how you get on with it.

7th Jan 2024 8:11pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2080

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Re: new defender swapped for ???

cozz wrote:

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Having had new defenders (90HT) and then D300 110, ive just part exd my 110 for a 2017 G wagon G63

Always wanted one, its a 5.5 V8, top speed is similar to the 110, but the way it gets there is brutal

In many ways its drives worse than the defender, but in some ways, the crazy nature of making a nearly 3ton 4x4 do 0-60 in 5 seconds with 560 bhp makes it absurd and quite fun.

It will be either the best thing ive done, or the most stupid,

Will see how it goes

I like absurdity 👍👍👍👍👍

7th Jan 2024 8:17pm

cozz

Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: nottingham
Posts: 534

yeah, the angular shape I love, I don't like the newer softer facelift ones

years ago I had an old diesel, one, looked like this but was a slow old tank.

Weird, one thing I didn't want was black one, as I don't sell drugs fro a living or do football

still got my series II, series II and 90 TD5

Last edited by cozz on 7th Jan 2024 8:31pm. Edited 1 time in total

7th Jan 2024 8:24pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3254

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Excellent choice. Enjoy! WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm.

7th Jan 2024 8:27pm

Soup Dragon

Member Since: 22 Sep 2023
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 86

Das Beste oder nichts 😊

7th Jan 2024 8:33pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2080

I agree - it looks the part and certainly isn’t a sheep in wolf’s clothing.
I love that engine 👍👍👍👍👍
We need a sound byte.

7th Jan 2024 8:35pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2726

The looks don't do it for me l'm afraid, particularly from the back. But l would still have one.

They are just so, well, out there.

7th Jan 2024 8:42pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5147

I like these mind, what made you swop over from the new defender? Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

7th Jan 2024 10:04pm

cozz

Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: nottingham
Posts: 534

I really don't know

I loved my D300, it did everything I ever asked from it.

But

was it so good it was kinda boring ?

I'm a bit weird, I see so many new defenders around, and that makes me want something unusual

I just always wanted a G63

if I don't get on with it illl keep it a year and go back to a D300 110 hardtop

7th Jan 2024 10:30pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2080

You WILL get on with it. That’s an order. Now post us some sound bytes

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7th Jan 2024 10:36pm

Likeomg

Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
Posts: 2638

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

Friend has the new "softer" version and would love to change the full fat RR in for it, but considering what i paid for my L405 vs a new gen G63 it's a heck of a chunk.

They are also one of the most popular SUV's down in South florida (im based out of FL 6 months a year), i was opposite the Mercedes garage in FLL a few weeks back and there must of been 15 Gwag's in the lot.

8th Jan 2024 12:23am

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 969

If I win the lotto, the G-Wagon is on my bucket list.

Sorry Land Rover

Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

8th Jan 2024 3:39am

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2726

Well, at twice the price of a mid range Defender it would definitely need to be a lottery win to get me into one.

8th Jan 2024 10:25pm

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