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barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1418

So I'm not alone

we're all mad

I hate being proved right, and it always ends up costing me money. It's the first time in 12 months space and transportation has been a problem to her ......... and now it needs sorting!!

I suggested a D4 (apparently a 110 is too big

) for exactly the reasons she encountered, all she had to do was give me back my 90, but no she loved it, and who can blame her

so I went and brought another for me for work. The issue is her car needs to be the posh one, and family friendly. A D4 or even full fat V8 would be perfect, however longevity of the electrics and my bank balance I think will only recede

and hence the D2 thought process.
I think the hard bit will be finding the one.....

30th Oct 2018 7:22pm

LiftedDisco

Member Since: 17 Aug 2014
Location: Towcester
Posts: 351

My money would be on a D3/D4 depending on budget, particularly if you need to lever aged relatives into the vehicle as you can utilise the air suspension to assist!

Yes, there will be ongoing repair costs but I think (unless you find an absolutely immaculate version, at a matching price point...) D2’s are now starting to lose money faster than a Labour budget....

30th Oct 2018 7:32pm

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1418

Surprised you say that....... d2 s arnt really a lot to start with, and considering the depreciation on a D4 or FFrr V8

30th Oct 2018 8:54pm

Bps

Member Since: 14 Feb 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 822

Td5 d2’s are great I run one as well as the 110. As well as the usual chassis issues mentioned before make sure it’s still running air suspension and that the ace works and hasn’t been removed as it makes them so much better. The ace pipes can be a bit pricey to replace but it’s worth it.

30th Oct 2018 10:49pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5641

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

As previously mentioned above. I would buy a Freelander 2. Great vehicles and the most reliable one I’ve ever bought. Only got rid of it at over 150thou miles as was given a car for free, otherwise it would still be on the drive.

If your wife thinks a 110 is too big I can’t see her being happy in a D3-4, they are huge, and horrendous on fuel doing anything but motorway miles.

Freelander 2, nice remap, auto or manual, is a brilliant all purpose vehicle. Deals with passengers, good load luggger, nice size or parking, good on fuel, don’t leak, don’t suffer chassis rust

Andy

31st Oct 2018 6:23am

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1418

Potentially It would make perfect sense Andy. However I'm sorry,but I find the freelander 2 rather beige. A move away from the green oval gives you more sensible and economic options. As for its replacement......... oh dear

31st Oct 2018 7:02am

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