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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455  
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I had carpets but removed them so I could clean it out easier when it got muddy
 It's good to be back from the dark side
DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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30th Dec 2013 12:26pm |
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| AndyS Member Since: 18 Aug 2012 Location: London Posts: 595  
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New-new?
Tick all the boxes! We first specified a base model but with air-con and central locking. They were the only two things we wanted, none of the other gumph that comes with the packages. Air-con for when we're in hot places, central locking for when we're in dangerous places. That's it. But the dealer pointed out that the difference between what I'd specified and the fully loaded XS model wasn't much at all, in fact the sort of figure you'd be negotiating as a discount come ordering day, and the resale value of an XS would be a great deal more than a base model with some added bits. I looked into what he said and he was totally right, we went for an XS model and negotiated the difference in payment away when we ordered.  |
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30th Dec 2013 12:44pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579 
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Not an option on a usw.
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30th Dec 2013 12:49pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Check again Rob, I got carpets on a 90 hardtop for March delivery ....
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30th Dec 2013 12:57pm |
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| theorangebandit Member Since: 03 Jun 2013 Location: Stowmarket Posts: 862 |
ive removed the carpets from the front and fitted the standard land rover rubber flooring, purely as i made a right mess of the carpets on my first off roading venture, i miss the carpet as the way they fit the draught from the handbrake is shrouded much better, but i like the ease of cleaning for the rubber. i still haven't sold the carpets as i am sure i may decide to swap them around again , also the trucks warmer with carpet
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30th Dec 2013 1:04pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579
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Computer in dealer says no.
Just about to sign not a deal breaker. |
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30th Dec 2013 1:06pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2754
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Having gone from a 90 HT (no carpets) to XS 110 Utility (w/ carpets) I noticed a significant noise reduction
Just get some decent mats and put them over and you'll be fine and quiet? Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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30th Dec 2013 3:36pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579
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The computer said no. Getting mats thrown in and will get that dynomat stuff.
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30th Dec 2013 3:49pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579
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Thanks for doing the poll I think the result was surprising.
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30th Dec 2013 3:51pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
Carpets in a Defender?
Might be fine if it's used around town for the school run and crossing the urban desert en-route to Tesco. Otherwise carpets collect mud and dirt, retain dampness, breed bacteria and go smelly if used in the Great British Outdoors. |
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30th Dec 2013 4:16pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579
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I agree but was thinking about resale as it's the first xs without carpets.
But might have to keep this one, so it won't matter then. |
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30th Dec 2013 4:29pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
Personally I've looked at a few recent model Defenders with carpets in such a state they detract from the overall price and desirability of the Defender. It's very difficult even for some valets to get them looking good after a few years service. If it's just mats and matting - it can be easily scrubbed up/replaced and looks 'honest' at sale time.
Carpets can be fairly easily replaced but is a seller going to 're-trim' just prior to selling? Then a potential customer pitches up and immediately wonders why new carpeting has been fitted and what is it covering? Just have a look at the old Top Gear programme about what the forensic scientists found in the carpets of the three featured second-hand cars! None were Defenders that appeared to have the addition of countryside dirt and bacteria in the synthetic pile. My new Defender is coming without carpets because it will get used in the countryside. |
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30th Dec 2013 4:41pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579
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Because the bulkhead leaked in my last one the carpets were going rotten and the 90 was only a 2012.
I am a tree surgeon so the dust is a nightmare to Hoover up. |
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30th Dec 2013 4:48pm |
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| martinfiattech Member Since: 13 Nov 2013 Location: leicester Posts: 422 
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Hello good evening all
I plan to fit that grey carpet material to the front and rear of my 90 h,t also re trim the doors to and add a small red stripe I hope it will go well with the stornoway grey paint on the out side having been sent the links to FCX land rover its given me more ideas and more problems. Sometimes a little knowledge is not a good thing. Luckly I don't have time to do any of it right now...... |
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30th Dec 2013 6:09pm |
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