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90 Dreamer

Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
Posts: 2179

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Just as well you don't have a 'classic' version then.........

16th May 2021 7:11pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5878

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

I get lots of people coming up and chatting about my DC, usually positive. Many 'if you ever want to sell it.....' offers as well. The thing I do find odd is if I'm parked up and still in the driver's seat and someone comes and takes a full front-on photo with me clearly behind the wheel.

And a couple of weeks ago I saw someone run across our little park and lean over the gates to take some photos as I drove past. He must have been sixty if a day.

But if you think any of that's annoying, trying being a Guardsman in full ceremonial (bearskin, tunic, sword etc) wandering across Green Park between Buck House and Jimmy's on your tod. Tourists sprinting from all directions just to walk beside you or take a photo face on. I even watched a limo pull a u-turn on the Mall before disgorging its contents of Americans for a complete ambush.

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

16th May 2021 8:38pm

deaston

Member Since: 18 Dec 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 150

Re: I'm getting tired of the looks and comments from strange

ginjez wrote:

Presume this is your first ever Defender?

It is.

The other day, 10 mins into a walk in some woods, someone came up to me and asked how I liked the Defender. I clearly looked confused and he said "It was you I saw getting out of a Defender, wasn't it?"

And, again, he proceeded to give me his opinion on it about how he much prefers the classic Defender etc. Like I care...

Imagine what it's like being famous. Must be unbearable. Standing in a lift and someone saying "Aren't you that actor?" and then proceeding to tell you how they like other actors more than you and how they didn't think that film was as good as the original.

17th May 2021 8:54am

Angus_Beef

Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: Oslo
Posts: 434

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey

bit ironic you are on a forum of people talking about defenders, complaining about people wanting to talk about defenders? Roaming around 🇳🇴🇨🇭

17th May 2021 9:07am

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

You’d prefer to moan at a forum of Defender enthusiasts, about people being enthusiastic about your Defender?

Hilarious.

17th May 2021 9:07am

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

Posted at the same time!!

17th May 2021 9:08am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3384

You wanna try a zebra striped 130 as your daily drive! I never get out of a petrol station or a car park without at least 1 discussion or kids waving or people taking pictures as they drive past....

As the new ones become more numerous, people will get bored of bothering you.

The old timers however

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17th May 2021 9:13am

Muddybigdog

Member Since: 11 Apr 2014
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 1028

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold
D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold)
Freelander 2 HSE - Sold
Freelander 1 - Sold
Disco 2 - Sold

17th May 2021 9:25am

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

deaston wrote:
But I'll never understand going up to a complete stranger and giving opinions on something they own.

Welcome to a brand with iconic status.

You may own that particular vehicle, but many, many people "own" the brand, as in make it theirs, and to an extent weave it into being a part of their life.

It's actually what JLR play on in terms of trying to sell more vehicles, so it's less than surprising that so many people feel able and comfortable to share their views so easily.

17th May 2021 9:26am

ginjez

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: huddersfield
Posts: 1766

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black

Re: I'm getting tired of the looks and comments from strange

deaston wrote:
ginjez wrote:

Presume this is your first ever Defender?

It is.

The other day, 10 mins into a walk in some woods, someone came up to me and asked how I liked the Defender. I clearly looked confused and he said "It was you I saw getting out of a Defender, wasn't it?"

And, again, he proceeded to give me his opinion on it about how he much prefers the classic Defender etc. Like I care...

Imagine what it's like being famous. Must be unbearable. Standing in a lift and someone saying "Aren't you that actor?" and then proceeding to tell you how they like other actors more than you and how they didn't think that film was as good as the original.

I think you are missing the point - we all come on here to actively discuss each other's defenders and offer opinions and / or advice.

17th May 2021 10:12am

kenzle8a

Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
Location: None
Posts: 1074

Re: I'm getting tired of the looks and comments from strange

deaston wrote:

And, again, he proceeded to give me his opinion on it about how he much prefers the classic Defender etc. Like I care...

It won't last then you'll have just another big SUV as such. I had this with my R50 Mini back in 2003 when I got it, hardly any on the road and the experts coming out of the woodwork to inform me of their views on 1 BMW, 2 it not being a real mini 3 it will never be a real mini etc, thankfully most people were curious and interested, proof in the pudding that I still own it 18 years later.

17th May 2021 10:31am

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4227

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

One of the great things about Defender ownership is positive enthusiasm you get from other people. Don’t wish that away. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

17th May 2021 10:45am

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2955

I think he secretly likes the attention ,otherwise why would you post on a defender enthusiast forums 🤔

17th May 2021 11:00am

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1366

GREENI wrote:
You’d prefer to moan at a forum of Defender enthusiasts, about people being enthusiastic about your Defender?

Hilarious.

I just thought the exact same thing.

17th May 2021 11:06am

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2955

By just posting here your bringing more attention to yourself 😆

17th May 2021 11:08am

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