craig1982 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 I have had Defenders for years my 2014 reg is starting to show it's age. What is the best alternative. I do not want a pick up. Really struggling to thing of a future vehicle with the presence of a defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 It is still a child hardly run in. Mine was built in 1989 and still doing the job, any job I ask of it. Cannot think of an alternative, they are unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Landcruiser. f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 VW Amrok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Landcruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 How hard is it to get a Jeep Wrangler? I really like that Jimmy thing you guys can get over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid .25 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 7 hours ago, Walker570 said: It is still a child hardly run in. Mine was built in 1989 and still doing the job, any job I ask of it. Cannot think of an alternative, they are unique. +1, mine is a 1986 and still doing the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 OP ,think you have to keep your current one going,there just isn`t a serious swb 4x4 available now as a new buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Its not ready yet but look interesting https://ineosgrenadier.com/reveal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 4 hours ago, NoBodyImportant said: How hard is it to get a Jeep Wrangler? I really like that Jimmy thing you guys can get over there. They are about, I can't recall seeing anything other than the petrol engined one though. That aside, I've wanted one ever since I watched the first Jurassic park, in red and silver of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 On 03/09/2020 at 03:08, Farmboy91 said: They are about, I can't recall seeing anything other than the petrol engined one though. That aside, I've wanted one ever since I watched the first Jurassic park, in red and silver of course. The gas ones are rock solid if you stay away from the auto transmission. But if was in the UK I’d have that jimny thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, NoBodyImportant said: The gas ones are rock solid if you stay away from the auto transmission. But if was in the UK I’d have that jimny thing. Ever tried getting in one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 17 minutes ago, NoBodyImportant said: The gas ones are rock solid if you stay away from the auto transmission. But if was in the UK I’d have that jimny thing. I'm not sure id get away with buying one, the Jurassic park livery would go down well with my lad, not sure about the girlfriend 😂 Last I saw there was a ridiculous waiting list for the jimny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Keep the Defender at 2014 it's so new the paints hardly set. Look after the chassis, everything else is just a bolt on DIY job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 9 hours ago, oowee said: Ever tried getting in one? No, the closest thing we ever had in the states was the samurai. 9 hours ago, Farmboy91 said: I'm not sure id get away with buying one, the Jurassic park livery would go down well with my lad, not sure about the girlfriend 😂 Last I saw there was a ridiculous waiting list for the jimny. They are literally everywhere over here. Every 16 girl gets one it seems like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 7 hours ago, NoBodyImportant said: No, the closest thing we ever had in the states was the samurai. They are literally everywhere over here. Every 16 girl gets one it seems like. Did you ever watch the program American Gun's? I'm sure I remember the daughter on there being brought one 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 I once hired a Jimny in Portugal, smashing little vehicle on and off road. Unfortunately every time I needed to change gear my wife had to lean to one side and we literally sat side by side. Very frugal on fuel too. No room for passengers but as a 1 person shooting wagon, 2 at a push i reckon its as good nearly as my Range Rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 On 04/09/2020 at 20:31, Centrepin said: Keep the Defender at 2014 it's so new the paints hardly set. Look after the chassis, everything else is just a bolt on DIY job. As above.....Big Meccano set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 19 hours ago, Farmboy91 said: Did you ever watch the program American Gun's? I'm sure I remember the daughter on there being brought one 😂 I saw a few episodes, seemed fake and the guns were way over priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 12 hours ago, NoBodyImportant said: I saw a few episodes, seemed fake and the guns were way over priced. That was half the fun of watching, I think he was had up for selling guns without a license or he was doing it off a mates license. Lock and load with R Lee Ermy was ok, l like watching the historically accurate programs, Tales of the Gun was another good one but I haven't seen it repeated in ages. The one on John Browning was fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 20 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: That was half the fun of watching, I think he was had up for selling guns without a license or he was doing it off a mates license. Lock and load with R Lee Ermy was ok, l like watching the historically accurate programs, Tales of the Gun was another good one but I haven't seen it repeated in ages. The one on John Browning was fascinating. Yeah, thieves cut a hole in his stores roof and stole some guns. That startled a investigation that led him to Tax evasion charges so they suspended his license. So the set up was if you wanted something from his store he would walk across the street to a pawn shop that had a Firearms dealer license and they would then transfer it. Which is actually completely legal. But the point is he ****** the wrong people off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 34 minutes ago, NoBodyImportant said: Yeah, thieves cut a hole in his stores roof and stole some guns. That startled a investigation that led him to Tax evasion charges so they suspended his license. So the set up was if you wanted something from his store he would walk across the street to a pawn shop that had a Firearms dealer license and they would then transfer it. Which is actually completely legal. But the point is he ****** the wrong people off. Ahh ok 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capacitor 11 Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 The MWM Spartan is a valid replacement for the defender. They are available new in the UK from GPB16,900 plus VAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) On 02/09/2020 at 21:47, craig1982 said: I have had Defenders for years my 2014 reg is starting to show it's age. What is the best alternative. I do not want a pick up. Really struggling to thing of a future vehicle with the presence of a defender. Why not get a the new Defender its a bargain at a starting price of £50,000 I am pretty sure they will take your old 2014 plate banger as PX 😂 Edited September 6, 2020 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bavarianbrit Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 On 06/09/2020 at 18:57, Capacitor 11 said: The MWM Spartan is a valid replacement for the defender. They are available new in the UK from GPB16,900 plus VAT. I see on the site it says from 40,000 Euros but that is for an electric converted vehicle. The Russian UAZ original is a 2.8ish litre petrol slurper. Is that the £16K version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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