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| Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1037   
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My Disco 4 was a good vehicle and will feel luxurious after living with Series/Defenders for as long as you have. Furthermore, you won't miss any of the utility element of your current 110.
Other options would be a previous shape RR or a G-Wagon; although the post 2011 (when Merc UK started to officially import them again) are holding their value well, so price point would be higher than a similar aged Disco. |
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23rd Aug 2016 9:56pm |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006  
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Having jus moved to Jeep in the form of a cherokee sport i would be suggesting you have a proper look at them . Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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24th Aug 2016 3:41am |
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| taffrican Member Since: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Living room Posts: 624  
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 sacrilege...
 Optimists say the glass is half full..
Pessimists say the glass is half empty.. Engineers say the glass is twice the size it needs to be! |
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24th Aug 2016 3:48am |
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| Ryderoo Member Since: 28 Aug 2015 Location: South Oxfordshire Posts: 1666 
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I also would suggest a Disco 4 as AM94.
Drives well, powerful engine, 8 speed auto, air suspension, smooth ride, big load space if needed. Cheers Simon I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you 1990 110 TD5 county, my first Land Rover - gone 2012 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2014 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2015 Evoque SD4 dynamic - Wife’s - gone 2015 Urban Truck 90 XS Santorini Black Hard Top - Reluctantly gone 2020 Discovery 5 Eiger Grey 3.0 SE - gone March 24 2021 Defender S D250 Santorini Black 110 HT - gone March 24 2023 Evoque P300e SE wife’s current vehicle |
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24th Aug 2016 3:55am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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http://www.jeepforum.com/ http://www.wranglerforum.com/ http://www.jeepgarage.org/forums.php http://www.jeepforum.de/ http://www.jeepforum.cz/ http://wranglertjforum.com/ http://www.jeepforum.nl/ http://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/ https://www.jeepowners.club/forum/ http://arizonajeepforum.com/ http://www.jk-forum.com/forums/ http://jeepcherokeeclub.com/forum.php http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/ http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/vbindex.php http://www.jeep.org.pl/forum/ http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forums/44-Jeep http://jeeprenegade.forumfree.it/ http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/index.php http://www.jlwranglerforums.com/ http://www.jeeprenegadeforum.com/forum/3-general-discussion/ You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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24th Aug 2016 4:00am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816
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deleted, double post. You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw Last edited by ericvv on 24th Aug 2016 9:10am. Edited 1 time in total |
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24th Aug 2016 4:02am |
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| Thon Member Since: 22 Nov 2015 Location: Salisbury Plain Posts: 696
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My suggestion would be to consider a Freelander 2 as well. If you want comfy, simple, economical and reliable, and don't need to tow 3.5 tons then it would fit the bill nicely.
Obviously not as capable as a Defender off road but with the right underbody protection can be made pretty good. I've had mine for nearly 3 years and have been very impressed. I think by stepping into D3/4 territory you're adding a whole new world of complexity and expense, and they don't seem to have such brilliant reliability or durability. Freelander 2's are easily dismissed by "real" Land Rover owners, but I rate them highly. |
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24th Aug 2016 9:05am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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Or if you're going down that route consider a Subaru. I do rather like the Freelander but I'd prefer a Subaru.
Definitely have either over a Disco Sport though. |
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24th Aug 2016 9:18am |
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| Alex1976 Member Since: 23 Jan 2013 Location: Buckingham Posts: 596
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I sat in a Jeep Wrangler at the Game Fair a few weeks ago and I was very pleasantly surprised by it. It certainly feels very familiar to a Defender driver. The cabin feels like what a Defender should or could be - still tough and rugged but with a certain level of comfort and refinement.
I think Jeep have certainly pulled out the stops to attract Defender drivers over to them as there is no option ofbuying a new Defender anymore. I didn't drive it so I cant comment on how they actually perform, but if I was looking to replace the Defender then I certainly would be adding it to the list to test drive. |
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24th Aug 2016 9:22am |
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| Hairysteve Member Since: 15 Jun 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 692 
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An acquired taste for some but as said by others they are still current and are an option
http://www.neneoverland.co.uk/listings/jee...d-edition/ |
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24th Aug 2016 9:36am |
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| Thon Member Since: 22 Nov 2015 Location: Salisbury Plain Posts: 696
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That's exactly what I thought when I needed to trade my Audi A4 Quattro in for something more rugged. Sadly it was not a success and the 2009, one owner, FSSH Diesel Outback I bought seized its engine solid and after an unsuccessful repair (another seizure), legal action and much wallet ache, had to be scrapped. It was a far cry from the petrol engine 1997 one I had previously, which felt utterly bulletproof. Beware Subaru diesels. I then did what I should have done from the start and bought the Freelander 2. |
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24th Aug 2016 9:39am |
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| Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1037
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I had a Subaru Forester with the 2.5L Turbo petrol engine, which was reliable; however, there has been a lot of issues documented with the 2.5L engine.
As per Thon's comment, the modern petrol and diesel Subaru engines are a far cry from the nearly indestructible 2.0 from the previous generation. |
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24th Aug 2016 10:24am |
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| Clive Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Littleborough Posts: 467 
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I had a Disco 3 for about 6 years and it was a great car, good family bus, workhorse, removal van, etc. and good off-road. I had a few few faults with it but it never actually stopped me from getting to my destination, apart from once when 4 of the 6 injectors cocked up because of contaminated fuel, can't really blame LR for that though.
I guess it rather depends on what you really want from another car ? On downsizing I went for a Freelander 2 as a daily driver and I've not been disappointed, it's cheaper to run, tax and insure, and a lot more comfy, plus it has the LR "familiarity" to it, works for me 
Having said that, I've still got my Defender as a workhorse/tow car and it still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it  |
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24th Aug 2016 10:51am |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629 
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If you want to stay with a LR product then a Disco 3 or 4 if you need the towing and room capability if not a FL2 should fit the bill. I bought a Skoda Yeti with 4WD and for every day its great however I still have the PUMA 90SW as a weekend toy and for towing stuff.
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24th Aug 2016 1:08pm |
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