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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347   
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I quite fancy one.
Completely impractical, very big, thirsty, expensive to run. Much like a defender so I figured why not? Absolutely not interested in any way at all a petrol version, I'm thinking something like a Dodge Cummins or Chevrolet Duramax? Anyone on here got one? What are they like to own? Where did you get it? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter  |
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5th Aug 2015 9:05pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20512
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These are quite nice:
 Click image to enlarge They are only 6.7L so shouldn't cost much.  |
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5th Aug 2015 9:39pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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I've had a 5.9 Cummins Dodge.
This was it. Loved them, hated it. Box ticked. Would I have another? Yes. It's all about rolling coal. Would I hate it? For sure. |
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5th Aug 2015 9:57pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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I'm really not interested in speed at all, I want lazy torque.
If I had the time or the workshop space my ideal would be a defender 130 with a Cummins 6bt but sadly I don't have the time to make it happen and if I was to pay someone else to do it I may as well start with a nice American truck which is purpose built. And I'd never be as happy with it compared to having done it myself. All definitely a pipe dream at the moment but just asking if anyone has any experience of them. Life is about experience and life is better shared! As for the Raptor yes what a beautiful truck - just a shame its a petrol. There is a beautiful one available now for not much more than an XS 130 was new (oh god, was new thats depressing) on fleabay here Click image to enlarge http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-F150-62-V8-...1773829943 Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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5th Aug 2015 10:07pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20512
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Different wheels and that'd look good.
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5th Aug 2015 10:29pm |
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| JimC Member Since: 22 Jan 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 164  
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I've had a couple Dodge Cummins 2500s. A blast to drive really as you feel like you're piloting a battleship. Consumption is actually very good, I was able to do 22mpg (US figures) normally and 15-18 with a fully laden trailer. Easier to park in the US than in the UK though I presume...
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6th Aug 2015 6:03am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5863  
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Generally cannot stand amercian trucks, especially that horror that Custom Steve put up. But a local has one of these Raptors, black and white colour scheme, fully blinged and I must say I quite like it. I think because of it's squared, terminator-esque profile. In general answer to shaggy dog, having driven a number in the US, Canada, Aussie and NZ, IMO they're a mixed bag. Huge amount of kit for the money, but very, very plasticy and cheap inside. Certainly not Audi/BMW even though the checklist on paper is the same. We accept that on a 60 year old farm vehicle, but on a 'new' car? Also, amazing straight line performance of the newer, torquier versions (some of the older ones would have a 6L engine with less BHP than a 2L Impreza) but massive, difficult to park, awful handling albeit getting better, and all the other clichés about yank automobiles. Wide, open spaces with lots of available road is their domain, not city centre. Which immediately means all the footballers based in/around cities seem to buy them. Shaggy, given your Kentish location, you can do laps of the M25 given they're about as wide and then brave an attack on central London every now and then.....perhaps squish a Kahn Defender whilst you're at it.... Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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6th Aug 2015 6:39am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Haha Yes some are absolutely gopping.
Especially the ones which have 12 inch lifts and then 17" low profile rims 
But some sensibly modded ones can look fantastic! Definitely a pipe dream as it would eat all of my money and time. Still, if I go on holiday somewhere big like America i could try and rent one
In the mean time keep saving up for my cummins 130  Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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7th Aug 2015 12:23pm |
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