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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1295  
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My take:
I own a Defender because I like the look. I don't want a Defender that looks like the rest of their range. I don't want a Defender that depreciates like the clappers. I don't want a Defender that when bought second-hand, costs the earth in labour and parts and needs specialist equipment to fix it, in the hands of people who charge like a wounded rhino for the privilege. It will no doubt be extremely electronically competent off road, but it is unlikely to maintain that "je ne sais quoi" they've had since 1948, which makes people love them - and stay loyal to them through adversity. Did they not realise - or not value that? |
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9th May 2019 5:11pm |
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| AndyT66 Member Since: 19 Sep 2016 Location: Bedford Posts: 149 
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I agree it does look very low, no fold down step required to get in and no step stool required to wash the roof  |
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9th May 2019 5:23pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5115  
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Or as Dell boy might put it not so much 'Creme de la Menthe' more a Pot Pourri, Plume e ma tante, while slapping his fore head!  For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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9th May 2019 5:53pm |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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I won't be buying one anyway.
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9th May 2019 6:55pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2656 
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Did the designers not realise that the current Defender wings are used for putting tools and a mugs of coffee. The new design has the protector on the bonnet.
Surely McGovern must have noticed his earl grey, china cup and saucer hit the windscreen when the bonnet is opened or do new Land Rover owners just not look in the front of their cars anymore? |
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9th May 2019 7:12pm |
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| LandymanStefan Member Since: 30 Aug 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 881 
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It’s not a clamshell bonnet, you can see the join by the inside of the headlights. Looks like it might still have wing tops we can stand tea on and look at the mad complex engine we won’t be able to tinker with.
Edit: Just followed that line round, looks like wingtips are rounded/minimal |
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9th May 2019 7:33pm |
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| cozz Member Since: 15 May 2013 Location: nottingham Posts: 542 |
you can see it says defender under the wrap on the bonnet
I've given up waiting, not impressed with what's been done so far to such an Icon so although Ive still got my series 3 Ive just bought a wrangler - at least I feel Jeep have stayed truer to the wrangler ideology |
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9th May 2019 7:39pm |
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| shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 834 
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As above - new toy is a Wrangler - keeping the 2011 model year 110 USW XS though!
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9th May 2019 7:59pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2535  
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At least the Citroen Mehari has a proper chassis even if it does have a plastic body so maybe not a bad thing if JLR joins with PSA
 Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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9th May 2019 8:06pm |
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| cozz Member Since: 15 May 2013 Location: nottingham Posts: 542 |
so maybe we should have a new sub forum for all us Land rover owners who have now got wranglers !
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9th May 2019 9:06pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2535
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I had the opportunity a number of years ago to test drive a Wrangler off road in a disused quarry. I have to say it was quite impressive.
The styling of the Jimny, G Wagon, Wrangler and proposed Bronco all shout Off Roader whereas the new Defender says typical SUV. It would be nice to see a clay model of the Grenadier. Defender 90XS SW Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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10th May 2019 8:52am |
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| markalpha Member Since: 23 Apr 2008 Location: Downham Market Posts: 690 
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Definitely a sub forum “what’s your other 4x4” . Also keeping my Defender
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10th May 2019 10:28am |
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| Mike c Member Since: 11 Aug 2017 Location: Maldon, Essex Posts: 932 
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For me, the appeal of the original Land Rover, series to the last Defender was that it didn't "shout" anything, (unless you wanted it to with modifications) it was a functional/honest, not bling/pretty or fashionable (until late in it's existence). Neither did it have to conform too much with legislation as the years rolled by thankfully.
The new vehicle will be great in its own right I am sure but not really a replacement, but it may be right for the some of the hipster's who bought them when they oddly became fashionable and sold them soon after... Or someone who would want a Discovery in square form. Basically enjoy what you already have, faults/imperfections and all 🙂 |
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10th May 2019 3:17pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3789  
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How could that be the REAL new Defender,...the front of it is far too low, ...first time off road it'd be smashed to pieces?
Pickles. |
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10th May 2019 9:57pm |
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