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YOLO110



Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK
Posts: 1642
Australia 
Well! I also collected HUE yesterday!!!


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Also had a DRY drove home so he is still clean! Thumbs Up

So, first impressions.

I know all Defenders feel and drive differently, but even though my 'higher spec' 90 XS SW in Australia is only 4 months old, HUE feels like a totally different car to drive and to be in!

a: For some reason it is quieter, even with the MTR tyres! No idea why...!! But thats great!

b: I love all the little aluminium 'accents' to the finish. The interior door handles are a lovely machined aluminium and feel super. Nice touches with the Aluminium rings around the clock and gauges. The air vents too, and thes also have an 'Audi TT' feel to them on a ratchet when you rotate them. Nice!

c: The steering wheel is real stitched leather. Feels chunky.

d: The gear levers are really lovely, with the red/yellow rings. They feel much more 'solid' and give a nice weighted balance to the gear change.

e: Most of all, I had not appreciated that the Grasmere Green paint is actually metallic! Looks really lovely in the hazy sun today!

Definitely feels like a very special 90. Just wish I was here more often to drive it!!!

Cheers,

Pete Very Happy [/img] YOLO... You Only Live Once...
Post #483684 19th Dec 2015 1:28pm
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fathaggis



Member Since: 31 May 2015
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stunning mate i love . i to have a HUE but its not a nice new one its just my 110 Mr. Green


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Venomator



Member Since: 25 Aug 2014
Location: Peterborough
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YOLO110 wrote:
Well! I also collected HUE yesterday!!!

Also had a DRY drive home so he is still clean! Thumbs Up

So, first impressions.

I know all Defenders feel and drive differently, but even though my 'higher spec' 90 XS SW in Australia is only 4 months old, HUE feels like a totally different car to drive and to be in!

Definitely feels like a very special 90. Just wish I was here more often to drive it!!!

Cheers,

Pete Very Happy

Awesomesauce and congratulations Pete... Thumbs Up

Looks really awesome and there is just the faintest hint of envy here as I do love that colour, bloody JLR and their non-existent customer care for one of their main markets... Rolling with laughter

Hopefully get to see it 'in the flesh' soon enough mate... Whistle

Meanwhile keep it warm, dry and airconned... Mr. Green  Rog... Mr. Green
The GREEN One...

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Post #483691 19th Dec 2015 1:40pm
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nidge n



Member Since: 04 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
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YOLO110 wrote:
Well! I also collected HUE yesterday!!!


Click image to enlarge

Also had a DRY drove home so he is still clean! Thumbs Up

So, first impressions.

I know all Defenders feel and drive differently, but even though my 'higher spec' 90 XS SW in Australia is only 4 months old, HUE feels like a totally different car to drive and to be in!

a: For some reason it is quieter, even with the MTR tyres! No idea why...!! But thats great!

b: I love all the little aluminium 'accents' to the finish. The interior door handles are a lovely machined aluminium and feel super. Nice touches with the Aluminium rings around the clock and gauges. The air vents too, and thes also have an 'Audi TT' feel to them on a ratchet when you rotate them. Nice!

c: The steering wheel is real stitched leather. Feels chunky.

d: The gear levers are really lovely, with the red/yellow rings. They feel much more 'solid' and give a nice weighted balance to the gear change.

e: Most of all, I had not appreciated that the Grasmere Green paint is actually metallic! Looks really lovely in the hazy sun today!

Definitely feels like a very special 90. Just wish I was here more often to drive it!!!

Cheers,

Pete Very Happy [/img]


It's perfect Pete, enjoy Thumbs Up collect mine on Tuesday
Post #483715 19th Dec 2015 3:39pm
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YOLO110



Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK
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Australia 
Cheers guys!

TBH, he HAS exceeded my expectations! Somehow feels quite 'special'... as the Heritage Editions are I suppose!

I only need to fit OEM fold up sidesteps so I can get in/out now. Laughing YOLO... You Only Live Once...
Post #483717 19th Dec 2015 3:44pm
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steve E



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
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Wales 
Got mine this evening

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Very happy with it and the quality of the interior.
Stereo I had fitted is great and the clarion speakers seem good.
Only driven it a few miles so will have a proper look tomorrow.
Post #484255 21st Dec 2015 8:04pm
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forest172



Member Since: 01 Nov 2012
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2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Santorini Black
Fantastic steve Cool

Looks great 2015 90SW Heritage MY16, 2016 90SW XS MY16 (123rd b4 the last build) & RRS HSE MY15
Post #484256 21st Dec 2015 8:08pm
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nidge n



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Spot on Steve, many congratulations. It's been a wait hasn't it. Pleased to see its worth it. I'm off to Scotland to get mine tomorrow. Enjoy Thumbs Up
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Venomator



Member Since: 25 Aug 2014
Location: Peterborough
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CONGRATULATIONS...
steve E wrote:
Got mine this evening
Very happy with it and the quality of the interior.
Stereo I had fitted is great and the clarion speakers seem good.
Only driven it a few miles so will have a proper look tomorrow.

Nice one Steve and about time and all that jazz... Thumbs Up

Looks like they might have treated you a bit special too... Whistle

This is not the time of year to be out and about driving it though, warm and dry is best mate... Mr. Green  Rog... Mr. Green
The GREEN One...

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Post #484258 21st Dec 2015 8:13pm
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JAY BOY



Member Since: 04 May 2010
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Nice one Steve Bow down Bow down

I bet your chuffed to bits Very Happy

Looks far to clean mate. Shocked

Lets go and do some lanes. Laughing
Post #484261 21st Dec 2015 8:17pm
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YOLO110



Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK
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Congrats!!!

They ARE very very special!

Problem with that is 'lanes'! Mmmm, Mud, scratches, rust, etc etc... seem too nice for that!!! Shocked

Have a good look tomorrow... the paintwork is just the BEST quality on any Defender I have seen! NO, NONE, not even a hint of any 'orange peel' or bubbles and runs that are often seen! I was looking at an AutoBiography last week... the Santorini Black paint was rubbish in comparison...

ENJOY. Thumbs Up YOLO... You Only Live Once...
Post #484265 21st Dec 2015 8:29pm
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steve E



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
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Thanks Pete and congratulations to you also Thumbs Up

Thanks everyone for the kind words and I hope Nidge has a great trip to pick his up tomorrow Smile
Post #484277 21st Dec 2015 8:47pm
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steve E



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I was treated really well this evening and the dealer principle came for a chat and I was given a few gifts also.
A bit gutted I have to wait for my book though.
Post #484279 21st Dec 2015 8:50pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
YOLO110 wrote:
Well! I also collected HUE yesterday!!!


Click image to enlarge

Also had a DRY drove home so he is still clean! Thumbs Up

So, first impressions.

I know all Defenders feel and drive differently, but even though my 'higher spec' 90 XS SW in Australia is only 4 months old, HUE feels like a totally different car to drive and to be in!

a: For some reason it is quieter, even with the MTR tyres! No idea why...!! But thats great!

b: I love all the little aluminium 'accents' to the finish. The interior door handles are a lovely machined aluminium and feel super. Nice touches with the Aluminium rings around the clock and gauges. The air vents too, and thes also have an 'Audi TT' feel to them on a ratchet when you rotate them. Nice!

c: The steering wheel is real stitched leather. Feels chunky.

d: The gear levers are really lovely, with the red/yellow rings. They feel much more 'solid' and give a nice weighted balance to the gear change.

e: Most of all, I had not appreciated that the Grasmere Green paint is actually metallic! Looks really lovely in the hazy sun today!

Definitely feels like a very special 90. Just wish I was here more often to drive it!!!

Cheers,

Pete Very Happy [/img]

Well done mate.
Glad it is all you'd hoped it would be, (and more by the sound of it!)
Some more pics, and interior shots would be good.
Are you going to get the "Zagato" application?
Enjoy, Pickles.
Post #484302 21st Dec 2015 9:35pm
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Tyspy



Member Since: 23 Nov 2015
Location: Harlow
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England 2016 Defender 90 2.5 TD Heritage Edition HT Grasmere Green

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Hi,

New to the forum, took delivery of my heritage 90 on Saturday, brought primarily as an investment and to own the last of a very special vehicle.

I own and run another 90 SW as my daily driver so the heritage will be tucked away for the most part and driven on sunny days a few times a year!

Love the vehicle, its completely standard so no radio or air con, but as it's not a daily driver it's not the end of the world for me.

I may add side steps and anything else I see others adding or doing that seems like a good idea.

I will be having her wax oiled in the new year. Thumbs Up

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2014 RR Sport HSE
2015 90 Heritage Edition
2016 RS6
Post #484484 22nd Dec 2015 2:13pm
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