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TRGRichie



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Opinions on colours
About to place order on defender 90 hardtop, with the 18inch dark grey alloys,
Wondered what colours look best with these in people’s opinion? Maybe people already have these wheels and can post pics with the colour they went for?

I’m swaying between silver with black roof, or all over grey,
My wife likes the base white...

Any help appreciated, as I look forward to becoming a land rover owner.

Thanks
Rich.
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Leamreject



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Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White
Well this could get interesting, are you sure you really want to know Whistle Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT
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TRGRichie



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Just wondered what people’s thoughts were,
At the end of the day it’s all subjective....

But why do you make it sound like I shouldn’t have asked?

Very Happy
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Leamreject



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Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White
You’re right this is personal to you, so many different opinions to suit different pallets.

I set future vehicle values for a living and picking the wrong colour can have a detrimental impact on its future value, that said the market can change at any point and what I mean by that is that 8 to 10 years ago white vehicles would be valued at 10% less than market value. The market changed and white suddenly became desirable.

I will be watching with interest to see what responses you get, would be good to see some pics of members current colour combinations Thumbs Up Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
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J77



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There’s a white one in my area, personally I think white suits it.

For me though it was either blue or green, and blue won it.

This is Pangea Green with the 18” alloys



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 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
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TRGRichie



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Thanks for posting, it’s really useful to see the alloys,

Look great btw

Thanks
Rich
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Leamreject



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Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White
I live inbetween Solihull and Gaydon so new Defenders being used by JLR Employees are common, this Pangea green is the most popular albeit with silver/grey wheels and white roof

And probably a colour combination I would personally choose with contrasting black alloys and roof Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
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Gareth



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I went with Carpathian grey, which is a premium colour. I say ‘I’ went with it, actually my wife decided it was worth it. I’m not sure I’ll get my money back in the long run, but it does look nice.



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It looks very nice. Thumbs Up
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Digger2000



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I think black or white go really well with these wheels
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SN



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to be blunt you have a choice of monochrome, green, blue or brown - thats it I'm afraid Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
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cozz



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I've ordered a black one, and having it wrapped, because I want a red one
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SN



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So why didn't you order a white one then and save £895? or are you doing red with black roof (which would look awesome TBH) Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
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Scrumps



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Cairns Blue
Hi,

Blue with white roof for us!😀

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Tim in Scotland



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TBH LR needs to shake up the colour choices - any shade you like so long as it’s greyish....... green with a hint of grey, blue with a hint of grey, silver, Carpathian (black diluted with grey!) Silicone (Green with more grey than Pangea), Gondwana (brown with a hint of grey) and Yulong (white with a hint of grey). I’ve seen photos some very attractive Red and Epsom/Aintree Green as well as a dark British Racing Green. Why nothing like Namib Orange or Ultimate Blue and a few more solid shades of Red and Blue? After all now we have the commercial versions on stream we’ll be seeing a lot of White or wrapped ones because big companies won’t want to pay for fleets of expensive metallic painted commercials that will only get scratched and dented in the line of duty. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!


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