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AndrewS



Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red
Brand New Nissan Nivara V Defender 110 XS
Brand New Nissan Nivara V Defender 110 XS with 13k of hard miles.

As my D3 is in dry dock having a new front diff, rear diff seals and the auto box sorted. I have been given a hi spec Navara by Enterprise as a loaner.

OH MY GOD what a pile of crap. Took it to Nottingham and back today, dont ever want to drive it again.

It did have a few +s
Quiet
Good radio and bluetooth
Nice engine

-s
Appalling ride
Uncomfy seats
Very heavy tail gate

Although the engine was nice the ride was terrible, just got back and took the 110 for a drive to compare the two. Honestly the 110 felt like a Rolls Royce compared to the Nafara
Post #16670 13th Oct 2009 6:22pm
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Eduardo



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
True

My wife rent some time ago a 4x4 Navara for work in the forest and she have the same opinion.
She found it not safe in gravel/paved road (tail is moving around like a hell) and also doesnt perform good in off-road. Too low (she broken a bumper when she try to go in a normal road for the Defender).

Conclusion, she is doing all her "forest works" in the Defender

Cheers! Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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Post #16672 13th Oct 2009 6:43pm
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alantd



Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
My mate has (had) a Nivara for work. As a farrier he carries quite a bit of weight (c 6oo kg) of kit about. Although the Nivara is supposed to be able to handle a tonne, he inverted the rear leaf springs after a couple of months up and down the farm track. He put in an extra leaf and inverted that as well.

Not a serious business tool was his conclusion - good for site visits and 'light' workmen. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
+ New Defender 110 First Edition
Post #16689 13th Oct 2009 11:43pm
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Forest of Dean 90



Member Since: 29 Apr 2009
Location: Forest of Dean
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Arn't they just for that "King of the Pikies" look Laughing
Post #16713 14th Oct 2009 6:11pm
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one_iota



Member Since: 06 May 2008
Location: Sydney
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Australia 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
Being unfamiliar with the term "King of the Pikies" due to my geographical isolation I resorted to google and found this:

http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Pikeys_-_Our_Friends

The world seems so much clearer now (if somewhat more politically incorrect). Laughing Mahn
'08 Defender 110
ex '95 Disco 300 Tdi
www.aulro.com
Post #16721 14th Oct 2009 10:35pm
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Lee S



Member Since: 06 Sep 2009
Location: Solihull
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Tonga Green
Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

Sorry, should'nt laugh Shocked
Post #16722 14th Oct 2009 10:43pm
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MK



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
I haven`t tried the Navara, but all of the rest jap trucks and they are excellent. No issues with: leaks in-out, clutch, clonks, steering, dust, sump, hard diesel knocking, name it......

But..... Puma 110" SW

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Earth first. Other planets later
Post #16725 15th Oct 2009 12:14am
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Forest of Dean 90



Member Since: 29 Apr 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
ROTFLMAO:)

This does give the most concise guide..


(Would you be wanting any Tarmac for your drive, we do a good job!!!) Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #16771 16th Oct 2009 8:20am
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