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| Simon Audi Member Since: 19 Nov 2020 Location: Newport Posts: 544  
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But could be a weight issue - which is maybe why It cant have a roof rack?
Just guessing... |
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10th Jun 2021 8:04am |
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| montpellier Member Since: 27 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 57 
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Last update from Friday was build showing as July 16 th. We will see.
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27th Jun 2021 5:06pm |
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| macventu Member Since: 05 Feb 2019 Location: Herts Posts: 9
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My V8 110 build date has been moved back from July 26th to Oct 15th...
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29th Jun 2021 3:01pm |
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| tooth_dr Member Since: 26 May 2021 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 236 
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I was gonna compose a reply asking why you felt anyone has to justify anything to you, but then I remembered you asked how to drill through carpet  |
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29th Jun 2021 7:12pm |
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| Loafer Member Since: 29 Jun 2021 Location: Kent Posts: 25
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I have recently ordered a 110 D300 HSE…I could have bought a FFRR, but they project a certain image … there are lots around here and they are driven by the shiny people. I am not, nor do I want to be, shiny.
I want a robust, practical, go-anywhere car which looks better when it’s dirty (I don’t clean cars) and I won’t get stressed if the dog scratches the bumper. I want to be able to drive 500 miles and step out fresh, overtake a 40 mpg everywhere idiot safely and smile when I drive it. |
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29th Jun 2021 7:20pm |
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| Hissinsid Member Since: 10 May 2021 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 30
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I currently have a 2.5 year old FFRR Vogue SE which I also put some spec on when I bought it. Im swapping to a Defender for a number of reasons. The FFRR is outstanding and anyone who tells you “this is range rover luxury” on any other car, including the other Range Rovers is wrong. Its that simple (im not counting Bentleys or Rollers, ive never driven one). However, its getting long in the tooth and the Defender isnt, its fresh. IMO the Defender actually “drives” better. No, its not as luxurious, not nearly but its a great package overall. Ive specced my Defender to the level of a FFRR and the price tag isnt far off what my FF was but you know what, doesnt matter. Its different and a change. Also, let someone else enjoy finding all the faults on the new one when it comes out too. Hope this doesnt offend anyone its not meant to, just offering my view as a FFRR owner. |
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29th Jun 2021 7:58pm |
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| haymeister Member Since: 24 May 2021 Location: Saitama Posts: 263 
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Pricing differential here in Japan is very different. Entry level FFRR (Vogue spec) is 36% more expensive than the Defender X. The Vogue has the V6 Diesel, whilst the X is the D300 MHEV.
It's a very different proposition and target market. Speaking for myself with 3 young kids who are very much attracted to mud and the outdoors, and similar to what @Loafer said the Defender fits the bill better. |
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30th Jun 2021 2:30am |
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| Ryderoo Member Since: 28 Aug 2015 Location: South Oxfordshire Posts: 1666  
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It’s a 5.0 V8 with 500+ BHP. And sounds cool And looks cool And is practicool, nuff said Cheers Simon I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you 1990 110 TD5 county, my first Land Rover - gone 2012 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2014 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2015 Evoque SD4 dynamic - Wife’s - gone 2015 Urban Truck 90 XS Santorini Black Hard Top - Reluctantly gone 2020 Discovery 5 Eiger Grey 3.0 SE - gone March 24 2021 Defender S D250 Santorini Black 110 HT - gone March 24 2023 Evoque P300e SE wife’s current vehicle |
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30th Jun 2021 4:58am |
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| Fellrunner Member Since: 28 Sep 2014 Location: Wandering Posts: 257 
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OK, did someone wake up in a bad mood? Pls read again, it wasn’t seeking a justification, I’m just curious as to the thought process - because it’s something I’m thinking about at the moment. I want to like the new Defender, and the V8, looks interesting, but I just (personally) can’t get there for the money when the full fat is then directly competing; and with the full fat I’m oscillating between the new model or pulling the trigger now on the SV or the AB V8. So, once again, pls re read … my wording was “help me understand” because I’m curious. Not justify. Jeez! As for drilling through carpet - please search on this, there’s a bunch of comments talking to this point, and the various ways it can be done. Perhaps, you’re suggesting this isn’t a learning forum, or that there should be a baseline to any guidance sought. Anyway, thanks for your lovely reply and have a great day - I hope it gets better for you  |
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30th Jun 2021 8:31am |
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| macventu Member Since: 05 Feb 2019 Location: Herts Posts: 9
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Why buy the V8 Defender?
-unique vs. the FFRR (seen everywhere) -go anywhere proposition with added performance -not as 'showy' as some other V8 peers (eg. SVR RRS, X5M, G63 etc) -last of its kind before full electrification -also I feel any set of wheels above say £50k is not necessarily a rational purchase, it is more about personal preference |
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30th Jun 2021 9:57am |
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| martinf Member Since: 30 Nov 2020 Location: Sussex Posts: 99
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I have had 5 FFRRs bought new but I find that the way I use them puts increasing emphasis on transporting dogs, going offroad on shoots and towing a horse trailer. So I decided that for my needs a well specced Defender might do the job instead and provides a lot more storage in the front. The RR has a couple of cupholders in the middle plus the cooler box but is quite limited. The Defender seems much more practical so seemed to be a better solution. So I have ordered one at a price at which I could have had an FFRR instead. |
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30th Jun 2021 10:47am |
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| Fellrunner Member Since: 28 Sep 2014 Location: Wandering Posts: 257
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Many thanks Martin. Very helpful to 'hear' someone else's thought process who's been through the decision I'm facing.
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30th Jun 2021 10:58am |
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| Hissinsid Member Since: 10 May 2021 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 30
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I churned over it for weeks, was even going to change my Defender order a FF AB but the actual drive of the Defender won it over for me. I also agree with the more space comments too.
Go drive one and see what you think would be my advice, mine felt like the older design it is when i got back in. I was actually surprised and didnt expect it. I also had to mentally tune myself to not compare them as they are not meant to be competitors really. I also thought well, if I dont like it, ill just go back to a FF. |
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30th Jun 2021 1:03pm |
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| YulongTD6 Member Since: 06 Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 27 |
When I receive my V8 CE we will have both. FFRR is my wife’s. We have no kids and I don’t need nor want a 4 door SUV. I view the D90 more as a sport coupe that can tow my boat and take us skiing. My second choice was actually a 911 Targa. |
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