Mightymariner Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Had this on a day-long test last week. Really impressive. Incredibly capable. Interior fantastic. I had a look at the 90 commercial which is the cheapest model, not masses of space but some clever storage ideas. Probably too nice for me. Dealer said they had three delivered recently and sold all within three hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 lets see how reliable they are............every new model i had spent alot of time in the garage on warranty jobs......... time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian willetts Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Just seen two defender Sterling nose to nose gun metal grey with black trims and extras must admit they looked fantastic i past in my 110 think I will stick with the 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 A new jimny stopped by me the other day. Bit late to the party but it looked spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Am I right in saying the commercial has a full bulkhead at the back of the seats, bit like a crew cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 I still can’t get my head around the new Defender, if it proves to be reliable and not suffer from electrical gremlins I may get one later. I think considering what they cost you would be a brave boy to buy one at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Did you get to take it off road more than just a grass field? They don't look like great tyres for the gnarly stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Hello, from£41,000 🤔 well past my bank balance 🤢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 11 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, from£41,000 🤔 well past my bank balance 🤢 Looked at one last week. The sign said, ‘from £41,000, this vehicle £63,000’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, London Best said: Looked at one last week. The sign said, ‘from £41,000, this vehicle £63,000’. Hello, that's 6 good used Dacia Dusters 🤔 Edited June 9, 2021 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 16 hours ago, countryman said: I still can’t get my head around the new Defender, if it proves to be reliable and not suffer from electrical gremlins I may get one later. I think considering what they cost you would be a brave boy to buy one at the moment. You’d be brave to buy one out of warranty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Yes bulkhead behind front seats with a little window to the rear, all panelled out in the rear in black plastic. Very capable off road on those tyres but it was dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 I do like the shape of them MM and that green appeals to me. I watch 'Harry's Farm' on tubeyou and I think this may be the same vehicle he reviewed, it certainly appears capable. If I recall, the model starts around the 60k mark and the one in the video had upgrades which I think took it up around the 80k mark. I wonder what the cost per hour would be out of warranty if something went amiss? I put a link below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishing Richie Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 I appreciate that the new defender looks are very appealing but if I was looking at a commercial version I think a Toyota Landcruiser Commercial would make more sense both from a reliability and price point of view. The LC comes in a base spec with a manual gear box or Active Spec with an auto box and more kit The LC is available in both SWB and LWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyS Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 14/06/2021 at 09:54, Fishing Richie said: I appreciate that the new defender looks are very appealing but if I was looking at a commercial version I think a Toyota Landcruiser Commercial would make more sense both from a reliability and price point of view. The LC comes in a base spec with a manual gear box or Active Spec with an auto box and more kit The LC is available in both SWB and LWB Spot on. Don't think that's really JLR market these days tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 08/06/2021 at 15:14, ditchman said: lets see how reliable they are............every new model i had spent alot of time in the garage on warranty jobs......... time will tell Strip every thing electrical off it except the lights and it may last a couple of months . I would still carry a bucket of fuses in the glove box . harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 18 minutes ago, Harnser said: Strip every thing electrical off it except the lights and it may last a couple of months . I would still carry a bucket of fuses in the glove box . harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryBoyTweed Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 I won't be trading either of my vehicles in for the new defender any time soon. No doubt it's a cracking modern SUV, but it's not in the same league as other body on frame work-horses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyS Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 In sure the townies and londoners will love them On 07/08/2021 at 20:24, CountryBoyTweed said: I won't be trading either of my vehicles in for the new defender any time soon. No doubt it's a cracking modern SUV, but it's not in the same league as other body on frame work-horses. How you liking the jimny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryBoyTweed Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) On 23/08/2021 at 18:03, DannyS said: In sure the townies and londoners will love them How you liking the jimny? The Jimny is a cracking little truck, very capable. It's my daily and offers more creature comforts and toys than the Land Rover. It's the SZ5 spec with the bells and whistles. One major drawback is that it is a little compact.. it's a jimny after all! But it's size means I can take it places I wouldn't take the landrover and it's great around town. Edited August 24, 2021 by CountryBoyTweed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted August 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 20:54, CountryBoyTweed said: offers more creature comforts and toys than the Land Rover Really? Have you been in a new Defender or seen the specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 20:54, CountryBoyTweed said: The Jimny is a cracking little truck, very capable. It's my daily and offers more creature comforts and toys than the Land Rover. It's the SZ5 spec with the bells and whistles. One major drawback is that it is a little compact.. it's a jimny after all! But it's size means I can take it places I wouldn't take the landrover and it's great around town. I like them just want it bigger all round then I could think about 1. New defender is awesome but my wife's disco sport is also impressive. I still wonder about durability particularly if you use the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) On 08/06/2021 at 21:30, countryman said: I think considering what they cost you would be a brave boy to buy one at the moment. You have always had to be a brave optimist to buy any Land Rover so nothing new there. Marmite cars, you either love them or hate them Edited August 29, 2021 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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