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s18mcn

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: cambs
Posts: 51

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

Should I buy a tdci???

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12th Feb 2011 8:51am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17567

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Read this thread, it might help you decide:-

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic5149.html

Only you can make the decision!

12th Feb 2011 8:56am

party monkey

Member Since: 31 Dec 2010
Location: Oxon.
Posts: 1311

2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Cairns Blue

Hi Simon,

Owning a Defender (of any age) tdci, td5 or tdi is an 'experience' in itself and you will encounter minor niggles upwards. That's part of life.

Tdci's seem to have had there fair share of issues, but no more than all the other varients that have gone before. I own a td5 (by choice wanted 9 seats otherwise I'd have bought the Tdci - Puma) But clutch issues seem to be an re-occuring problem. There are some very helpful PUMA owners on here and sure they'll point you in the right direction.

Best advice I can give is buy from a reputable dealer (either main dealer or specialist independent) and you'll have some backup if things do go wrong. If you can, ensure that the truck has had all of it's recalls sorted . Would avoid private or 'general' car sales unless you can go with somebody who is very knowledgeable about Landy's.

Don't let this put you off.... They're unique vehicles, bags of fun, great owners community and if you do take the plunge, then this is deffo the forum for you.

Good luck Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless.

12th Feb 2011 9:03am

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2448

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

Only if your dealer is willing to give you a courtesy car verytime you have to take it back in between services. High chance it will as the TDci still after 4 years of production has many niggles. Puma 110" SW

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Earth first. Other planets later

12th Feb 2011 9:05am

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

Buying a 2-3 year old Puma is less stressful than buying a new one as all the niggles will have been fixed and they dont start to loosen up till 15,000m. Buying a new one is like standing on the foothills of Everest and wondering if its worth the hassle! My 2007 90 is as near perfect as can be owned and no new Puma owner can say that. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

12th Feb 2011 9:26am

Zagato
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Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 5013

I know an 09 one that is used for towing boats everyday, does 80,000 miles a year has done 90,000 so far and only niggle has been wash wipe intermittant thing needed fixing. He lives in it/sleeps in it etc and loves it

You only hear about the ones that go wrong, go onto a Jap 4X4 site and you will be horrified - they DO go wrong but my oh my, do they pay for it when they do - parts prices are crazy and they are not cheap to buy in the first place. Look at Toyota Land Cruiser starting at 40K

By it because you will love it, you will never LOVE something Jap

12th Feb 2011 11:08am

s18mcn

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: cambs
Posts: 51

I sed to have a 300tdi so I kinda know what to expect defender wise just with all the new endings and gadgets wanted to find out if there was anything worth looking out for!!?? Cheers for the depots so far!!

12th Feb 2011 12:20pm

TJ101

Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
Posts: 3750

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Pick up my 4th new one on Tuesday, So long at is as good as the last 3,

I will be happy

California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK

12th Feb 2011 12:59pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

if you search posts in my name you will find a thread last summer asking all these questions - i got a lot of very good advice.

I bought a 5 month old one [owner went abroad] and now covered 8K+ in it without issues. just a replacement heated rear window under warranty.

it is so different from other cars or modern 4x4s. i made the choice and love it. not had any second thoughts.

get a couple of decent long test drives, i borrowed one for a day.

good luck BM52

12th Feb 2011 2:47pm

DefenderOfTheEarth

Member Since: 09 Nov 2010
Location: Cornwall, UK
Posts: 1304

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

Yes Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.

13th Feb 2011 9:36am

s18mcn

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: cambs
Posts: 51

Well boys and girls i have now purchased a very nice tdci county spec!!!! Looking forward to picking it up and playing!!!! Thanks for all your help!

13th Feb 2011 3:04pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

enjoy.

BM52

13th Feb 2011 3:05pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Zagato wrote:
You only hear about the ones that go wrong, - By it because you will love it,

A couple of 'bang on' choice sentences from Zagato! I have a 08 XS ex-demonstrator that I have had two and a half years! Had 4K miles on it originally and was 5 months old - not unlike yours! Knocking on the door of 30k miles and has been faultless...still on original clutch, gearbox, transfer box and remainder of running gear! Apart from a few cosmetic swap outs under warranty due to poor paint finish (headlamp rings, side steps, front bumper) I have been extremely lucky with my purchase in comparison to some of the 'nightmare scenarios' within this site! Red Dot too has a point about all problems having been ironed out with a second hand good example! Knowing my vehicle as I do and considering it's historical dependability I will be sad to see it go...If and when the time ever comes!
Enjoy it and welcome to the world of the TDCI, may your troubles be non existent, your warts easy to get rid of, your enjoyment immense and your love for an inanimate object grow and grow! Welcome!

If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

13th Feb 2011 3:32pm

SJM

Member Since: 09 Dec 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 237

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Re: Should I buy a tdci???

s18mcn wrote:
Hello people!! Im going to look at a tdci 90 tomorrow with the intent to buy. Am I doing the right thing?
Many thanks simon

Yes! I collect my second one on March 1st. Love 'em!

Simon
'11 Defender 110XS Utility SW
'07 Discovery 3 HSE
'58 Porsche 356A (not good off road)
'59 Lambretta (not good on or off road!)

13th Feb 2011 7:55pm

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