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| nicam Member Since: 14 Dec 2007 Location: deepest Lancashire Posts: 156  
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My March 2012 XSU (2.2) most definitely has rubber gaiters around the gear levers and handbrake and I`m fairly sure that the gearknob never walked around a field in a former life. Don`t drive faster than your angel can fly!
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29th Aug 2012 3:40pm |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044  
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It said clearly in the Landrover 'brochure' and online that there was a leather gear knob, but mine arrived with plastic and I was told they never did it in leather (2011/12my hybrid)
Obviously the department who dreams up the spec didn't tell the man who orders the gear knobs 
dj 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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29th Aug 2012 3:58pm |
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| Rocco Member Since: 03 May 2012 Location: Co Down Posts: 35  
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Hmmm the plot thickens
 I got my new one about 3 weeks ago and it came without a leather steering well which the dealer sorted asap but he never mentioned the gear knob etc.. I only noticed what I thought was one in the brochure but can't really make it out..no mention of it in the same brochure, just the wheel. |
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29th Aug 2012 4:24pm |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 
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This was the same on all Puma XS models from 2007 on - the brochure says they come with leather knobs but they never have. John
http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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29th Aug 2012 5:07pm |
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| 110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444 
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There's a class action there - we could combined threaten to sue LR unless they provide the leather gear knob we paid up for!
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29th Aug 2012 5:39pm |
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| chadjizz Member Since: 25 Apr 2012 Location: sussex Posts: 559 
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this sounds like classic landrover!!!
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29th Aug 2012 5:48pm |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044
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Yes and I had some dents missing (now fixed under warranty especially the wing top ones), and the water leak in the passenger side isn't working either,rendering my water ingress guide totally useless. Whatever next.
I prefer my old 90, they knew how to build them then. Dj 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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29th Aug 2012 7:22pm |
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| Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 
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Plastic and rubber is far superior to leather anyway.
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29th Aug 2012 7:39pm |
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| landylad Member Since: 28 Jun 2012 Location: bucks Posts: 16 
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I spoke to my March12 build 90 XS and it definately squeaked and did't moo
Rubber down below F'nar but a leather steering wheel up top! I doubt it will make a recall under the mis-representation act but wpryh a shout  Landy Mad
Defender 90 XS Puma 2.2TDci Defender 90 300TDI pick up |
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30th Aug 2012 11:05am |
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| J8GHX Member Since: 22 May 2012 Location: Hampshire Posts: 154 
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Hi,
Putting my 'working in sales at Land Rover dealer' hat on, coupled with being a bit of a Defender geek, I can confirm that the Puma XS, at any model year (including the 2013MY whose details are currently embargo'd) didn't and don't feature a leather gear knob, transfer box knob or gaiter. The Td5 XS always featured a leather gear knob and transfer knob. All model years of XS from launch (2002 MY) up to and including 2013 MY have a leather wrapped steering wheel as standard. Hope this helps clear things up? If you fancy a leather steering wheel, I know that fcx.me.uk (User ID: Go Beyond) are currently developing one with XS silver stitching, and looks rather smart. I have just purchased the leather dash components from him for my new 90XS (62 plate, coming on Saturday) and they look awesome and are superb quality. Best Regards John. Currently....... all gone...... pending delivery of a mid life crisis....... Previously..... Quite a few! I really am a sucker for them! |
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30th Aug 2012 11:22am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Thank you very much for the positive feedback John, very much appreciated
As John said we are currently 'playing' with Steering wheels and also hopefully the new XS cubby box lid will be retrimmed in Leather by FCX.ME.uk shortly. We already do the Puma gear knob, transfer lever and gators .... Front view:  Click image to enlarge From rear: Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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30th Aug 2012 12:45pm |
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