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AJS4X4 Member Since: 28 May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 793 |
I recon Ken's having a mid life crisis Andy.
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8th Apr 2011 7:14pm |
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Sonic3d Member Since: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Ross on Wye Posts: 1505 |
The engine is fine if you have a standard Defender but when you add extras such as racks/ tents larger tyres , winch etc or tow 3.5 tonnes it suddenly is vastly underpowered wanting more power does not mean you have to drive like a chav I just prefer an engine with plenty of reserve as it makes for a more relaxing drive. |
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8th Apr 2011 7:38pm |
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ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328 |
Matt thats just the point the 3.0TDV6 does not have the reserve that the TDV8 had simple
Defenders different in my book but then we all have different expectations and opinions |
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8th Apr 2011 7:47pm |
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fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626 |
They should make a defender with a 4.2 or something on them lines as a option NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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8th Apr 2011 8:10pm |
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Sonic3d Member Since: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Ross on Wye Posts: 1505 |
Looks like you can't decide if it needs more power or not
[quote="DefenderOfTheEarth"]If they radically changed it I can guarantee you'd all be up in arms. Yes it needs better corrosion resistance and maybe a bit more poke but other than that I'm very happy with ours. Also seems the best received vehicle we have ever had from other road users, friends and family. That counts for a lot. Just snow foamed (and jet washed) the underside of ours ready for some self applied Waxoyl. Wish me luck![./quote] |
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8th Apr 2011 8:56pm |
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discocuzzy Member Since: 16 Jul 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 1200 |
Well the D4 has arrived today and im impressed, but its a totally different vehicle than the 110.
Some interesting comments on here since i last was on I have to say its nice to have some luxury again, but its going to be with massive regret that the 110 will be given its last loving polish by me tomorrow before it goes up for sale sunday Im just not using it for what its built for lads, if im not going abroad/offroad/expeditions then i just cant justify it, it looks great but its a bit of a pavement ornament and im more likely to grab the wifes Rangie keys if i have to go on any long distance business trips. I will be back though but i will be buying an older model maybe next year as an out an out play thing You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things |
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8th Apr 2011 10:53pm |
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fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626 |
Nice one Steve good decision mate NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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8th Apr 2011 11:06pm |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20299 |
Seconded |
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8th Apr 2011 11:58pm |
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mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5035 |
I agree the defender needs more power - but when is the 3.0tdv6 underpower - it seems to have all the reserve required so far...i think more than the TDV8 i had - despite loving the a v8ness of at TD Mike |
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9th Apr 2011 8:03am |
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ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328 |
For me it's simple
2.7 unmapped in the d3 was The 3.0 in the d4 unmapped is way better However the TDV8 in the RRSnort is fab but the V6 just lacks that V8 Each to their own been trying the latest ML X5 and Cayanne and the Porky wins hands down still not enough thou for me to canx my Merc order BTW if you want to see have a 3.0 weasel should perform (with road manners in an Suv) try a porker |
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9th Apr 2011 5:06pm |
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mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5035 |
If by porker you talking - no chance...i would rather walk; about as useful a car as a chocolate tea pot and about as good.
Friend had a Chyanne and it wasnt much better - i think she lasted 7 months it went Personally im not seeing the difference between the 3.0TDV6 and the TDV8 - if you want a v8 buy the 5.0l SC otherwise the TDV6 is better (which is why they have bined it ) Mike |
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9th Apr 2011 6:38pm |
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ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328 |
Porsche Cayanne = Porker the derv one is cool
As for the TDV8 3.6 its now 4.0 in the FFRR =its just not for me |
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9th Apr 2011 7:23pm |
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DefenderOfTheEarth Member Since: 09 Nov 2010 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1304 |
Ken - what is the engine in the Cayenne?
The engine in my BM works well in the X5 and X6 too. mse - hate to break it to you but to some, a white RRS is the pinnacle of wannabee footballer naffness even with an engine from a Space Shuttle. I'd sooner have almost any other SUV. And its an insult to the proper RR. Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion. |
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9th Apr 2011 7:57pm |
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discocuzzy Member Since: 16 Jul 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 1200 |
I thought the cayenne had the Vw engines in?
All each to their own chaps You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things |
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9th Apr 2011 8:48pm |
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