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Which Colour for my new XS 110 Station Wagon?

Orkney Grey

36%

[18]

Baltic Blue

20%

[10]

Aintree Green

40%

[20]

Indus Silver

[2]

Total Votes: 50

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leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8580

Go for a USW, no seats in back, also no rear side windows. Also get a at least a cargo barrier or a proper cage for the dog.

If you have a bad back try seat but in the vertical position rather then the laid back position. Have a knackered L2 and that position works fine for me. Also vertical position seems to save on neck strain.

Depending on how Smiles is going to use the 110, would suggest stick to basic wheels especially if budget is tight.

Brendan

29th Sep 2013 7:45am

borderterrier

Member Since: 09 Dec 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1677

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

There is only one colour for a Defender and that's green!

29th Sep 2013 8:01am

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
Posts: 5816

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

wot he said...

same applies for a FFRR I would say You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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29th Sep 2013 8:49am

tookaphotoof

Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: dordrecht
Posts: 1279

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

@supacat, don't know if there is evidence, but I only meant to say that even a higher depreciation wouldn't steer me away from a colour I really like. After all, you're probably be driving the car for a few years.

My van almost needed a service. Those calculated costs combined with the higher discount I could get on the Defender with the Orkney colour made me decide to go for that one. Otherwise I'd probably went for Keswick. White roof and HD wheels! Non metallic colours somehow suit Defenders fine.

29th Sep 2013 9:09am

Smilesapart

Member Since: 28 Sep 2013
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 735

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm becoming even more confused now though as I haven't seen a 110 in Firenze Red in the flesh but admit it does look nice in a photo I have seen online - especially with the black roof.
You're right, you can't get a white roof on an XS but the dealership offered to paint it for me (for less than the cost of a contrasting roof from the factory!).
The heavy duty wheels are a no cost option. I did initially think I would go for the Utility 110 XS as I don't want the third row of seats, but I really want the windows in the back, to make it nice and light inside and give it better visibility.
Looks like it's coming down to the Aintree Green or Firenze Red at the moment!

29th Sep 2013 10:20am

david mitchell

Member Since: 01 Jul 2012
Location: Meath
Posts: 418

Yes, green is the colour I would go for

29th Sep 2013 3:13pm

Green Machine

Member Since: 19 Nov 2010
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1226

It seems that a 110 Utility probably would be a better bet for your requirements - seems daft to pay the extra for the additional seats, only to remove them from the outset. I suppose you could always sell them as brand new take-outs, but it would be a very limited market given that there will be others doing the same thing!

An alternative would be to go with a utility and see how you find it and if necessary add rear windows at a later date. This has the benefit that you can choose from various rear window options, including Landyglass, rather than standard LR windows which tend to rattle like hell after a year or two. Just a thought.

Also, another vote for Firenze if you're going metallic - there's a 110 SW near me in that colour and I always think how great it looks whenever I see it.

2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green

29th Sep 2013 3:42pm

timbar

Member Since: 30 Jul 2013
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 245

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Red with a black roof or blue with silver - or green and white, for me.

Not what I actually have, mind you. 2009 110 XS Station Wagon

29th Sep 2013 4:08pm

adseybear

Member Since: 08 Oct 2009
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 260

keswick green, white wolf and white wheels just looks the absolute business to me.

Otherwise, firenze red for a fancy colour. 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Belize Green - "Betty"
1958 Series IIA 109 Station Wagon - "Randolph" - Awaiting Restoration
2019 Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon - SOLD
2006 Volvo V70 D5 - Ocean Race Edition, SOLD
2003 VW Passat Estate 1.9TDI - SOLD
2008 BMW 320D M Sport Estate - SOLD
2001 Defender 90 Td5 Hard Top - SOLD

29th Sep 2013 7:08pm

adseybear

Member Since: 08 Oct 2009
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 260

29th Sep 2013 7:08pm

carrotbay

Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Northants, UK
Posts: 699

2008 Defender 110 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel XS CSW Auto Santorini Black

Hi .. I had the same decision a month ago when I bought my 110 SW, admittedly second hand. I was totally convinced I wanted a Orkney grey one, but there are so many around now so have ended up with a black one .. love it.

I also have back problems and have recently installed some better seats from Exmoor with lumber support .. much better.

29th Sep 2013 7:18pm

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1419

What is it with the Black roof brigade??? Just don't get it. I'd buy the color you like simple- its you that will have to look at it/drive it

My opinion for what its worth- less is more- poverty spec I'd call classic and classy

29th Sep 2013 7:20pm

lukev01

Member Since: 24 Mar 2012
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 412

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

A poverty-spec Defender is still luxurious compared to a Series vehicle.

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I love my S2A but must admit I love having a heated front windscreen and heated seats in the 110XS.

If you are going any distance in your Defender, I would recommend a bit of comfort, since you are likely to have it for a good while.

1970 Series 2A 88"

29th Sep 2013 7:25pm

BigWheels

Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
Posts: 1405

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

david mitchell wrote:
Yes, green is the colour I would go for

Another

for green. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender

29th Sep 2013 8:21pm

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3782

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

We have ordered our Keswick 90 with an Indus Silver roof. We thought that the Indus would complement some of the "silver" parts,...alloy wheels etc.
Cheers, Pickles.

29th Sep 2013 10:59pm

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