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Kez



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From the sublime to the ridicules ( and back again)
Hello peep, just found the forum and thought I would say hello. Have just put a deposit on a 3 year old Defender 90 XS, have yet to collect on Saturday (or 3,780 minuets, not that I am counting).

Its quite a change for me, as have just sold a Porsche 911 to buy it! And yes, I have driven one, and yes, I may be stark raving mad - so an ideal Defender owner if ever there was one.

I should add I have had a few landies in the past, fist was a series lightweight, then a standard 90 diesel, moved up to a series 3 county, but always had another 'everyday' car'. It will be joining my pet Series 1 who has been pining for a friend for ages (my wife does not buy that reason, but thankfully we have separate bank accounts!).

Anyhow, what a great site, its clearly been well thought out (am a designer myself) and having read some of the post, populated by some great people.

Bye for now
Kez

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Post #67160 13th Apr 2011 4:30pm
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fekete



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Hi and welcome Kez Thumbs Up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
Post #67164 13th Apr 2011 4:47pm
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let us know how you get on and welcome Thumbs Up 2.4 90 XS
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Post #67165 13th Apr 2011 4:47pm
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GREENI



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Well, welcome, I've had some 'interesting' cars...quick too, flicking from a fast car to a 90 everytime.
I made a quid selling my house and decided to buy the 'ideal' car....
It was a toss up between a 993 or a 90 !
So here I am Cool

So Hi and looking forward to see your 90 in a pic soon !!! Thumbs Up
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Kez



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Wow, three replies in such a quick time, what a great bunch - thanks guys, and glad I am not only one with alternating automotive desires. Is it Saturday yet! Razz
Post #67168 13th Apr 2011 4:52pm
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bob neville



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Welcome Kez

You are not the only mad one on here, I sold a Cayman when I got my Defender - best thing I have done in a long time as the Cayman was a bottomless money pit when it came to service and repairs Thumbs Up

Bob
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Welcome Kez,

The only problem I find with running a landie and another vehicle is I tend to get 2 sets of bills! Laughing Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black
Post #67177 13th Apr 2011 5:11pm
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Kez



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Cheers Bob, know what you mean, just had two tyres for its MOT (£500) and another £90 for just the engine oil for an old change, plus two hours+ to change a set of plugs - then we get to OEM parts - am not saying Defenders are cheap, but am looking forward to a little financial rest for a while - and hopefully keep my licence longer too Smile

Think my total outlay over the last three years on the Series parts has been £15 in oil and a tin of paint!
Am like a kid at Christmas here - a week has never seemed so long lol

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Post #67178 13th Apr 2011 5:12pm
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GREENI



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I call it Christmas Eve syndrome !!!
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Welcome Kez, I know how you feel, it's all too much, not eating, not sleeping - I'm going down hill big time and I've got another 14 days to go Big Cry I'm going to book myself into hospital and get some drugs Laughing

Good luck and don't forget the pics (put one up of it next to your Series one Thumbs Up )
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I.AM_a driver



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Post #67300 14th Apr 2011 4:20pm
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Kez



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I know (its not Saturday), talk about time running slow. Still only two more sleeps as my son would say. Except I don't sleep, alternate between trying not to think about Saturday or going to the toilet for a wee (ahh, the delights of age)
Post #67332 14th Apr 2011 7:31pm
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Hello and welcome. Only two days to wait eh? I have six weeks or more to wait for mine, its doing my head in! 2011 110 USW
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Re: From the sublime to the ridicules ( and back again)
Kez wrote:
Hello peep, just found the forum and thought I would say hello. Have just put a deposit on a 3 year old Defender 90 XS, have yet to collect on Saturday (or 3,780 minuets, not that I am counting).

Its quite a change for me, as have just sold a Porsche 911 to buy it! And yes, I have driven one, and yes, I may be stark raving mad - so an ideal Defender owner if ever there was one.

I should add I have had a few landies in the past, fist was a series lightweight, then a standard 90 diesel, moved up to a series 3 county, but always had another 'everyday' car'. It will be joining my pet Series 1 who has been pining for a friend for ages (my wife does not buy that reason, but thankfully we have separate bank accounts!).

Anyhow, what a great site, its clearly been well thought out (am a designer myself) and having read some of the post, populated by some great people.

Bye for now
Kez


Welcome ON board Kez.
After a 911 ? what a change! Keeping Your life sloowly it will last more Thumbs Up

Ciao Vinicio https://google.com/+VinicioSelleri
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