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spudfan



Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
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Ireland 
Praise for TDCi
Having lived with the TDCi for a month now I can honestly say that Land Rover have succeeded in civilising the beast without emasculating it.
Post #3580 31st Aug 2008 9:56pm
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Shropshire Lad



Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 40

England 
Totally agree! Drove TD5's without owning prior to this and the TD5 was a dog both in the Defender and Disco!
Post #4445 3rd Nov 2008 5:02pm
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mse



Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey
too true to both statements Mike
Post #4449 3rd Nov 2008 6:34pm
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chalky



Member Since: 09 May 2008
Location: Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Hail mary to that ! DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
Post #4454 3rd Nov 2008 6:54pm
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Eduardo



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Absolutely agree!

New Defender is more comfortable and driveable than previous models, but without lost the character and the capacities of the old Defenders. despite the faults, we love it Mr. Green

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 #4455 3rd Nov 2008 6:54pm
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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
Well I must say that driving the 110 in soft sand in Morocco last week myself and a lot of others were very very impressed with its ability, and I must add it was a joy to drive too and from Morocco.
Post #4458 3rd Nov 2008 7:21pm
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Sonic3d



Member Since: 28 Jan 2008
Location: Ross on Wye
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Stornoway Grey
It`s a huge improvement over the TD5 Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
Post #4464 3rd Nov 2008 8:28pm
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El Cyd



Member Since: 21 Sep 2008
Location: bristol
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
Well after many trials and tribulations relating to unwelcome transmission noises beggining with a grinding kerplunk - really did sound like a load of dropped marbles every time i touched the clutch. and culminating in a rejected vehicle.

I have to say that although having only been able to use it for 1 week out of 4 weeks ownership (my problem not landys) i am impressed overall with it

ok the usual LR trim niggles, a slight clunk if you lift the clutch quick - but i get the idea from various places thats normal- it certainly was on all previous LRs i owned.

I almost feel the 9 months i waited for a servicable 110 were worth it.

The handling and drive ive found to be terriffic the engine seems to pull through anything and it works well offroad (managed to get a day in at Bala)

All those friends who have had a quick play - including 1 who hates landrovers out of principle say they are impressed.


I still own my 300 tdi 90 but i think its now relegated to toy and odd job status daily driver despite its extra bulk has gotta be the TDCI If it aint broke its just waiting.
Post #4479 4th Nov 2008 5:33pm
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gtveloce65



Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: West Sussex
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Epsom Green
Just joined the forum - have replaced my TD5 110xs with a Tdci - what a difference. I loved my old TD5 up to 50 mph, but this one cruises on the motorway with ease, No SERIOUS problems yet, getting the same slight transmission clunk as some of you, but performed really well on a 1000 mile trip to the Lake District at the end of Nov.

And no complaints from my passengers, which is more than could be said for the TD5 Very Happy 1953 80
1965 Alfa Romeo GT Veloce Sprint
1980 Fiat 124 Spider
2008 110xs
Post #4630 11th Nov 2008 5:59pm
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CapeLandy



Member Since: 21 Jul 2008
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 558

South Africa 
Just spent a day in the soft beach sand dunes out here for the first time with mine.

What a ride and so much power - we whent where the TD5 never made it, TC also helped a stack.

Absolutely loved it. Very Happy

I had the driver of a Hyundai Tuscon AWD in mine just to show him the ropes before he whent out in his and he loved the huge Landy bonnet and bullbar pointing you in the right direction.

His Hyundai Auto handled like a dream I must say but clearance was a problem and I saw a lot of plastic bits taking a beating on the high aproach angles of the dunes. Puma 110 - gone
Series III 1973 - going strong
Post #4737 17th Nov 2008 8:19am
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chay



Member Since: 09 Nov 2008
Location: Anglesey
Posts: 44

Wales 
I keep reading the very sad stories of people who are having problems, I have to say that mine is (touch wood) performing well with no major problems. OK, so the dealer replaced the EGR valve and the top the lines of the heated rear window de-mister have failed, but, apart from that, the the vehicle is tight, brisk and compared to all my other Defenders, reasonably well made. Mine does not leak, I can have a conversation at 70, does 27 - 30 mpg, no particular rattles or squeaks and looks stunning.

I do have a confession to make. I did buy a Cherokee, yes, sorry, but I did. It was, in 25 years of motoring, the worst piece of donkey poo I have ever owned. The first one was thrown back at Jeep, but the second was even worse. Endless, endless problems, absolute Censored , worse than anything that I have read here about defenders. American dream? American nightmare! And I told the Jeep MD....he said, and I quote, "sorry but you might be right".....! I have come back and stuck to Defenders ever since and the 2.4 is the best so far. I love it.

Honest.

Regards

Chay.
Post #4899 23rd Nov 2008 9:34pm
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rick



Member Since: 07 Mar 2008
Location: Perth
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Australia 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
I totally agree. The only problem I've had is an air-con compressor (replaced under warranty), otherwise its been flawless (no leaks, no rattles) - the most enjoyable vehicle I've ever owned - driving it puts a smile on my face.

Cheers,
Rick 1998 RR HSE
2007 RRS TDV6
2008 Defender 110
2015 Discovery Sport
Post #4901 24th Nov 2008 5:10am
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chalky



Member Since: 09 May 2008
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 483

United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
i totally agree about the smiley Cool face whilst driving !

oh and i agree that jeep are sh!te too Thumbs Up DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
Post #4909 24th Nov 2008 10:45am
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chay



Member Since: 09 Nov 2008
Location: Anglesey
Posts: 44

Wales 
The most amazing thing was what the Customer Service chap at Jeep UK Head Office said in responce to my barely concealed anger about the considerable numbers of breakdowns, and I quote: "You have brought 25 year old technology and American build quality, what do you expect?"

Unbelievable!

Chay
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Grockle



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Hi everyone first time on here, I totaly agree regarding the TDCI. 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up.
Post #4923 24th Nov 2008 5:01pm
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