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David T



Member Since: 01 Sep 2016
Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Hello
Hi, I've recently swapped a nifty German for a not-so-nifty Brit. Noticed a marked difference in the attitude of other road users, it was glares of hatred but now, looks of pity.





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Post #560477 1st Sep 2016 10:48am
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williamthedog



Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
Welcome to the forum Thumbs Up
Which one do you prefer ?
Every time you drive the defender you should have a smile on your face Thumbs Up
Post #560486 1st Sep 2016 11:38am
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Welcome to Def2! Thumbs Up

I don't expect you notice any difference do you? Rolling with laughter

That is quite some change! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Post #560489 1st Sep 2016 11:48am
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David T



Member Since: 01 Sep 2016
Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Absolutely loved the 911. After a working lifetime of vans, estates and 4x4's/dcpu's I bought it when I retired a couple of years ago. I've always been a petrolhead and always believed there were only two types of cars, 1, Ferraris and 2, everything else. When, finally, I could afford a (2nd hand) Ferrari, I bought a 911 instead. Head over heart.
However.....having turned 60 in March I decided to go back to something a bit more practical, cheaper to run and, most importantly, easier to get out of 😉
Loving the 110, it's only done 20k mls and it's only previous owner seems to have spent quite a few bob on bits. I'd be interested to know whether the wheels were sourced in the UK, they're made by Rader and I've never seen any similar before.
Looking forward to a camping trip to the Highlands in it before the winter sets in and maybe Italy next year for the Mille Miglia.

✌🏻️ Cheers, dt
Post #560501 1st Sep 2016 12:16pm
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1978



Member Since: 04 Aug 2015
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Belize Green
Welcome to the forum!

The wheels look very much like the genuine land rover 'Dual Finish' alloys:

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-VPLDW0001YCM

But it seems that Rader make a very similar version:

http://projexuk.com/wheels/landrover_rader/mali/silver
Post #560503 1st Sep 2016 12:45pm
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WhiskyJackR



Member Since: 25 Nov 2014
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Welcome!

I had a 993 Targa for 10 years. Loved it! just didn't use it that much. I too now drive a Defender and It gets used pretty much every day.

Agreed on driver reaction, chalk and cheese! Any farther South and I'll need to trade the Defender in for a Landing Craft Smile
Post #561021 3rd Sep 2016 10:59am
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David T



Member Since: 01 Sep 2016
Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Thank you for the welcomes.

I received a cautionary letter from the local Chief Inspector, Rural Crime this morning regarding the increase in the theft of Defenders. Does everyone get these letters? How did he know I'd bought one?
More to the point, do his regular customers also know I've bought one and am I on their to-do list Shocked
Post #561054 3rd Sep 2016 3:04pm
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lohr500



Member Since: 14 Sep 2014
Location: Skipton
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Good choice Thumbs Up and welcome to the family.

Do spend a little time searching this forum for suggestions on security.
Sadly, it does seem as though Defenders are high on the "wanted list".
I should know as my previous one was stolen off the drive in the middle of the night.
At that point in time I was oblivious to how easy they were to steal.
A few simple extra security measures with a layered approach should help to ward off or slow down the low life who seem to think it is OK to help themselves to other's property.
Don't let this put you off Defender ownership though.

I'm guessing PC Plod has access to the data at Swansea and will be able to establish who on his patch owns or has recently purchased a Defender. I've never received a letter but perhaps it is a local initiative rather than national.
Post #561109 3rd Sep 2016 7:04pm
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pannawonica



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Hello and welcome, great picture of the 911. Where in Nyks was it taken, menwith hill? Thumbs Up
Post #561466 5th Sep 2016 12:47am
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David T



Member Since: 01 Sep 2016
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Hi, yes that's Menwith Hill and the wind turbines at Knabbs Ridge, photo taken from Little Almscliff near Beckwithshaw Thumbs Up
Post #561493 5th Sep 2016 7:15am
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AMBxx



Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: York
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Welcome to the first forum member to buy a Defender for lower running costs! Whistle
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