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NCTT



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finally making the jump !
well that it , 3 years after buying my 2nd puma ( long story ) Im chopping it in for a 110 utility , I've been trying to find one ( vat free ) and I've eventually found one .
will i regret it ? i love my 90 however with 3 kids and a dog ( only had 2 when i bought it ) the 90 is pretty much far too small !
has anyone else made the change and been happy? , i do love my 90 but ………

don't tell me if you had a 90 sold it and cried for months please ………..
Post #286297 29th Nov 2013 5:27pm
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DAZ110



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black
Once you get use to the extra length and sort the steering lock out you won't go back. Thumbs Up (But you will miss the 90 at times) Rolling Eyes Wink Thumbs Up
Post #286306 29th Nov 2013 5:44pm
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Cheshire110



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110 utilities are great, oodles of secure boot space, 5 proper seats, more civilised on the road(ish!)

nice to drive past a 90SW and know you're paying less tax too!

you'll love it Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
Post #286311 29th Nov 2013 5:50pm
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steve E



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I've got a 90 truck cab and a 110 station wagon
And the 110 is much nicer to drive Thumbs Up
You won't regret it.

Steve
Post #286333 29th Nov 2013 6:50pm
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NCTT



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Excellent , your filling me with confidence guys , but yes at times I'm sure I will miss the 90 Big Cry Big Cry
Post #286446 30th Nov 2013 8:06am
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green
You won't regret it, the 110 is a much nicer beast to drive, and don't worry about parking etc it is a doddle. Wink The last 90 I drove literally frightened me under braking, it was that bad. 2011 110 USW
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Post #286448 30th Nov 2013 8:15am
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Lishlandy



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England 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 X-Tech LE Orkney Grey
I too am a 90 - 110 convert and I wouldn't go back. Don't know what I did without 5 seats and a boot! Only small niggle was that the hounds used to rest their heads on the cubby box and look outside, I could give then a little pat. now in their eyes there are 3 bloody seats in the way Laughing ===================================
Steve
90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold
110 USW X-TECH
Post #286452 30th Nov 2013 8:33am
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Lishlandy



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England 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 X-Tech LE Orkney Grey
Oh and the ride is much more reassuring and planted in the 110. My 90 always seemed skittish.....I don't miss fast bends in it at all. ===================================
Steve
90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold
110 USW X-TECH
Post #286453 30th Nov 2013 8:35am
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NCTT



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All sounds good, my mutt won't like the back but she is always knocking my arm for a fuss so it will deffo be safer !
I must admit it certainly didn't feel as " bouncy " as the 90 when I drove it
Post #286576 30th Nov 2013 4:44pm
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Sphere



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Keswick Green
I am another 90 to 110 convert with a growing family. Best decision. Don't miss the 90 ht but do the pick up sometimes as its a go kart compared with the 110
Post #286579 30th Nov 2013 5:02pm
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CarlinAbz



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
davidwhittaker wrote:
110 utilities are great, oodles of secure boot space, 5 proper seats, more civilised on the road(ish!)

nice to drive past a 90SW and know you're paying less tax too!

you'll love it


All new 90s are now classed as light commercial vehicles even the SW.
Post #286612 30th Nov 2013 7:42pm
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NCTT



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yes my 90 was cheap tax , so not gaining anything there but you can't win them all …..
Post #286701 1st Dec 2013 9:00am
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NCTT



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Well I've had it 3 weeks and love it !!!!
Changed the wheels , tyres new sound system
Alive remap and also lowered with upgraded suspension
But drives sooooo much nicer !!!
Post #292152 21st Dec 2013 10:31am
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