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| Byronavitch Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: NE Posts: 115   
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That looks bleak where was that then
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20th Jan 2014 4:54pm |
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| willyj Member Since: 23 Oct 2009 Location: Carmarthenshire Posts: 189  
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A nice black powder coated patriot rack would look sweet on top of your 90! Hows it driving so far?
Wil |
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20th Jan 2014 5:12pm |
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| Lewisgregory8 Member Since: 17 Sep 2012 Location: Durham Posts: 395 
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It was in the Lake District, known as the old coach road.
Will, Its driving fine to be honest, Ive had it just over 6 weeks now and done around 2600 miles. Its has a few little warranty jobs that need doing, for example some paint touching up, and the door locks keep playing up. |
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21st Jan 2014 4:02pm |
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| adamatdraycott Member Since: 11 Nov 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 299 
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Nice to see a new defender being used offroad and a few miles being put on the clock!
Where needs paint touching up? Have you, or are you having it undersealed? |
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21st Jan 2014 6:13pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
what's up with the locks?
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21st Jan 2014 9:49pm |
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| Lewisgregory8 Member Since: 17 Sep 2012 Location: Durham Posts: 395
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The bottom on the bulkhead offside, and also the front of the roof some of the sealant has cracked.
The locks seem to be sticking. They either work fine or one minute they stick I was turning around last night and reversed into a lamppost, i sweat it wasn't there when i looked. Luckily it hit the wheel! |
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22nd Jan 2014 12:26pm |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907 
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Will, Its driving fine to be honest, Ive had it just over 6 weeks now and done around 2600 miles. I[/quote] Thanks for this topic. I've got a new 110 van on order (the same colour and pretty much the same spec as yours) for March 1st and it's very interesting. Mine will only be approaching that mileage after around five months though, so you put me to shame. |
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22nd Jan 2014 1:37pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
If your Defender locks are a bit sticky - a light dusting of Dry Graphite Powder will have them operating like a bespoke Swiss Watch. This is the magic ingredient http://www.amazon.co.uk/C-K-T6283A-Graphit...1FEVELM9D5 Your key will slide in and out like a hot knife through butter and the tumblers will revolve smoothly. You can also safely use it on the house door and any padlocks you have - great stuff and you need only a very light dusting to make a huge difference. Please don't just spray WD40 into your locks. |
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22nd Jan 2014 6:21pm |
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| Lewisgregory8 Member Since: 17 Sep 2012 Location: Durham Posts: 395
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So Guys, I've had a little change of heart about the defender. After owning it 7 weeks. I don't like it. I liked my old Hi Cap more.
But anyways that been one issue, the other issue is. That i plan to quit my Current job, in a few months and go traveling. But go traveling with no plan. Ive just bought myself a corsavan as a little run around. 08 plate with 50k on the clock 
So what do i do about my defender. Ive ownded 7 weeks, and done 3250 miles. Do i see what the dealer will offer or do i try and sell it private? This is the spec for all have forgot 2014 model hard top 90 fuji white winter pack, con pack, roof appointment pack tow pack, rear step, rear load mat, seat risers, goodyear wranglers I think that is it |
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31st Jan 2014 11:25pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579 
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I sold mine on pistonheads in about 2 hours.
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31st Jan 2014 11:51pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677 
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Just be aware that if it's on finance, it's not yours to sell. Make sure you let them know to avoid problems downstream. |
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1st Feb 2014 12:28am |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987
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Selling already
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1st Feb 2014 9:52am |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
The more I read on this forum ......... the more bizarre some folk's behaviours appear.
Reading through threads like this reveals some great case studies for the psychoanalyst's couch. Here we have someone who spends hours building up to the big purchase, specifying the Defender to his exact requirements, sharing his excitement and then ......... ditch it for an Corsa Van! Puzzled? Last edited by Cuthbert on 1st Feb 2014 7:02pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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1st Feb 2014 6:53pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555
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^^Never really wanted something, and then when you get it it's a bit of a let down/not what you expected? It happens to everyone at some point, just not normally with a car. An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"  |
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1st Feb 2014 6:58pm |
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