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XplusYplusZ



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Life after a Defender - What would you choose?
What non-LR product would you consider and why?
Post #1013359 31st Oct 2023 3:17pm
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markb110



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England 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
A hearse....... Whistle
Post #1013390 31st Oct 2023 5:49pm
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markb110



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England 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
On a serious point......

If i was forced to give up my 90 TD5, I wouldn't bother as i have no interest in cars nor the thought of having a loan and the high deprecation.

My wife via work gets a very good car scheme and has had numerous Land Rover / Range Rover products since her first 1.8 Freelander.

With the cost of insurance and if we had to reduce to one vehicle then i would really like to take a look at the Toyota Landcruiser that is out next year.

It looks like a vehicle to cover our interests, house projects, camping, cycling, tips runs and would be great in bad weather conditions and our rubbish Surrey roads.

That would be my answer to your question. Thumbs Up
Post #1013392 31st Oct 2023 6:00pm
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Moo



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The new Land Cruiser. Thumbs Up

Why, because its as close to a D3/4 as you're ever going to get now. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
Post #1013398 31st Oct 2023 6:29pm
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NoLimits



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Havana
I'm planning on getting the new 2024 Toyota Landcruiser J250 next year, but I'm also keeping my 110 Puma.

But I guess if I had the LC and was going to get rid of the 110 then I'd probably buy a 90's 911 Shocked


Hmmmm, that's now got me thinking Whistle
Post #1013399 31st Oct 2023 6:32pm
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wyvern



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
Probably a VW California or T5 or similar VW converted camper - has the space and practicality of a defender with out the off roading capability - popular vehicle with lots of spares available
Thumbs Up Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold
Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126
Post #1013400 31st Oct 2023 6:39pm
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TexasRover



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France 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White
Early Mercedes g-class. 1980s. More engine options. Would go for a long wheelbase though
Post #1013401 31st Oct 2023 6:59pm
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MarkBrown



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Wales 1983 Defender 110 Other HT Auto Keswick Green
Jeep wrangler 4 door.
Post #1013402 31st Oct 2023 7:10pm
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lightning



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Another old model Defender, if l could find a good one.
Post #1013422 31st Oct 2023 8:51pm
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mini Anaconda



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I have a 200tdi 90 and Td5 Discovery 2 as my daily drivers. There is not a single modern car that interests me which could be a problem given the increase in low emission zones etc.

I think I could be convinced to buy some sort of pickup (Toyota etc) but that isn't the best thought so I'll carry on as I am for now. As I understand it, many are limited to commercial vehicle speed limits on the motorway so that is a negative but would give some offroad and towing capabilities.
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Post #1013436 31st Oct 2023 10:46pm
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Defendit..



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Brand New G class

different price leaque .. No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300S MY21 Keswick Green on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..
Post #1013444 1st Nov 2023 1:07am
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XplusYplusZ



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Thanks all - it's refreshing to hear some ideas beyond an X5..

Surprised there's no Ineos mentions yet..

Taking a look at the Landcruiser - it certainly does fit the bill pretty well. Or possibly the Lexus GX?
Post #1013471 1st Nov 2023 10:02am
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Birdy



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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Downsizing and de-cluttering, I'm afraid...

I'm selling the boat so no longer need a truck; the Defender is in any case obsolescent if not already obsolete (old ones usable in less and less cities and new ones soon-to-be uninsurable) and will have to go.

I haven't used the Morgan for six months and it will be got rid of in Spring.

Although my intention was to buy the cheapest ICE car while they're still legal, those that used to be reasonable (Dacia, Up! or Polo etc.) have shot up to ridiculous prices.

SUCH a pity that the Ford Everest isn't marketed in Europe, the Toyota suggested here certainly seems an option. If it's TOO popular, though, they'll do a "Jimny" and pitch it as expensive as a New Defender!

Peter
Post #1013480 1st Nov 2023 10:45am
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Nuclear Nick



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mini Anaconda wrote:
I have a 200tdi 90 and Td5 Discovery 2 as my daily drivers. There is not a single modern car that interests me which could be a problem given the increase in low emission zones etc.

I think I could be convinced to buy some sort of pickup (Toyota etc) but that isn't the best thought so I'll carry on as I am for now. As I understand it, many are limited to commercial vehicle speed limits on the motorway so that is a negative but would give some offroad and towing capabilities.
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Pickups are not restricted on motorways. If taxed as light goods vehicles max speed is 50 on single carriageways and 60 on dual carriageways.
Post #1013533 1st Nov 2023 3:56pm
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lightning



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As above

Light Commercial Vehicles such as Defenders can do 70mph on motorways.
Post #1013539 1st Nov 2023 4:27pm
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