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warren



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If a basic Puma Defender is still a bit too posh...
http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/james-may...?imageNo=0

Can't believe they're still being made! Shocked
Post #72640 25th May 2011 12:27am
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BigMike



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Certainly be easy to maintain, and very cheap
Post #72657 25th May 2011 7:56am
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Zagato
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Not a bad little motor - cheap, robust and simple Thumbs Up
Post #72693 25th May 2011 12:59pm
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Maverick



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Scotland 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
Of course a basic puma is too posh, it has a dashboard and centre console instead of a shelf in which you can put a bag of mint imperials, and the engine is controlled by witchcraft electronics Ben

Rebuilt 1996 black/white Defender 90 300 TDi
Post #72702 25th May 2011 1:40pm
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Green Machine



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Tonga Green
Maverick wrote:
Of course a basic puma is too posh, it has a dashboard and centre console instead of a shelf in which you can put a bag of mint imperials, and the engine is controlled by witchcraft electronics


Rolling with laughter Are Td5's too posh as well then Ben? I suppose they are, especially with electric windows etc. Although they still don't have a functioning heater, so that's some conciliation! Very Happy
Post #72704 25th May 2011 1:54pm
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Maverick



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Scotland 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
Way to posh! Whats an electric window? Confused Is it like a light on the end of the handle, so you can see it in the dark?
A Heater? Pah! Just put a hat and gloves on! Ben

Rebuilt 1996 black/white Defender 90 300 TDi
Post #72711 25th May 2011 3:28pm
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party monkey



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England 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Cairns Blue
Zagato wrote:
cheap, robust and simple Thumbs Up


Sounds like an ex of mine..... Not the current Mrs Monkey of course Thumbs Up Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless.
Post #72755 25th May 2011 6:11pm
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warren



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England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Santorini Black
Maverick wrote:
Of course a basic puma is too posh, it has a dashboard and centre console instead of a shelf in which you can put a bag of mint imperials, and the engine is controlled by witchcraft electronics


Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

I think I want a Niva..... Embarassed

Post #72780 25th May 2011 8:17pm
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22900013A



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green
They aren't that posh! Leccy windows that you have to hold the button down, windscreen wipers from the stone age, gearboxes that still rattle around...ahhh.... 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton
1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker
1969 IIA 1-Ton
1966 IIA 88"
Post #72781 25th May 2011 8:18pm
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Maverick



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Scotland 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
That Niva's quite impressive actually... That bad isn't it! Laughing

22900013A Same problems, but with more comforts. You know it makes sense! Thumbs Up Ben

Rebuilt 1996 black/white Defender 90 300 TDi
Post #72786 25th May 2011 8:29pm
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BigMike



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this is funny. definitely not real, but still quite cool nonetheless

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Post #72787 25th May 2011 8:35pm
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22900013A



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green
BigMike wrote:
this is funny. definitely not real, but still quite cool nonetheless

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Thats ace! 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton
1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker
1969 IIA 1-Ton
1966 IIA 88"
Post #73415 30th May 2011 9:24am
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CFB



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4x4 Magazine brought one of these up to Tong recently and put it to test around the off road site as part of a large test of almost every 4x4 currently available. Whilst I wasn't allowed to drive it I did watch it in action and it went brilliantly off road, largely due to it's light weight and simple mechanicals.

Not pretty but does it what it says on the tin!!

Pic here..... http://www.4x4i.com/features/road-tests/35...-2011.html

Bit of video on the home page too. Andy
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lrmaniac



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Portugal 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green
The Lada looks a lot like the old Fiat 127 ... but with a suspension lift !


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the door handles ...
the dash ...


 Regards
Joao

'10 Land Rover Defender 110 CC
'08 BMW F800GS
'64 SIIA Forward Control
'69 SIIA 109 ZA CKD
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Post #73432 30th May 2011 10:48am
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Happyoldgit



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
Struth that brings back memories. I bought a couple of Niva's back in the early / mid 80's (had Land Rovers at the same time), the first one felt like a bag of nails but the second was relatively smooth - both were pretty capable in standard form. The trim felt like recycled vacuum packaging and split and cracked if you dared so much as look at it. The transfer box mount shimming was critical IIRC. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

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Post #73609 31st May 2011 5:12pm
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