Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
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Surely it's horses for courses?
I have to say though that I saw loads of defenders at LRO show last year going through the off road course, I was amazed at how many struggled with the axel twisting section compared to the few D3 that I saw glide across it without any problems.
I used to think that the defender was the ultimate off road vehicle but I am now thinking that in standard form the D3 is probably better. Don't kow if you guys agree?
I do like the fact that there are tons and tons of add-ons you can get for the defender though.
StuD3 HSE MY05 Auto
Expo Rack, Club MTR, LR Spots, A Bar, Light Guards, GNVP Sump Guard, GNVP Ladder, Cup Holders, RLD A Bar brackets. Disco3Club stickers, Aux power on Mod
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2nd Apr 2009 12:14 pm
bigfatsi
Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Teesside
Posts: 106
Another vote for both.
Mine:
Ours
Edit: READ THE POST, SI!
Can't afford a '07 on Defender as well!
2nd Apr 2009 12:15 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
NoDo$h wrote:
Struggling to find a slot that the Freelander fits into
I've got a Fl2 and a D3, a Deafner doesn't do anything the D3 doesn't, they both do everything you want off road, tow anything you want and carry anything you want. The Fl2 is more fun to drive, will go where ever 90% of owners would want to go is more economical and more compact for going into town. The boot is small, but the cabin isn't, it is somewhat quieter than a Deafner and it doesn't leak.
As a single car it would be a tough choice, I prefer my D3 and drive the Fl2 rarely, but you can carry 2 D3 wheels in the boot or 5 whippets and it is an awful lot better than the old Fl.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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2nd Apr 2009 3:24 pm
Willy Eckerslike
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1612
Edit
Also removed, it was meant as light hearted banter, I use a defender on a regular basis and have an affection for them and their foibles.Club Pie n Pea
One life....Fish it
D3 Gone but not forgotten
Club Men of Oak
Club Walnut sniffers
D4 Van owner
Ents long lost Uncle
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2nd Apr 2009 4:10 pm
bigfatsi
Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Teesside
Posts: 106
Edit: Sorry - decided to remove it as it was a bit off topic.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
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2nd Apr 2009 4:48 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10438
Willy Eckerslike wrote:
Often fourth isn’t enough to get you up a hill, so you drop down to third and it feels as though you’ve been hit in the back with a wrecking ball. All of a sudden you’re doing 35mph but your eight-ton suit of armour, making a noise that sounds like the birth of the universe, has come to an almost dead stop.
“What’s more, there still isn’t enough room behind the wheel for anyone with shoulders or legs, there are still sharp edges, it’s as bouncy as a small dog at suppertime, and as a result it’s about as much fun to drive as a punctured wheelbarrow. And it’s not like the misery is short-lived, because each trip to the shops can, and does, take two or three weeks.â€
Which one is this then
Dont know please enlighten us.In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
2nd Apr 2009 7:28 pm
Bogblaster
Member Since: 17 Nov 2005
Location: Glawstershire
Posts: 539
It must be the Freelander Andrew, I have both as well, and it certainly doesn't sound like either my 90 or my D3! I suppose it could be a Series 2A? My 90 is a flyer and the D3, well, there is no equal!D4 HSE Luxury SDV6,
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2nd Apr 2009 7:42 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
Not being a Land Rover fan, I cannot see the point of the defender for everyday use. It's not comfy it's slow (in relative terms), cramped and the finish it like the hindenburg.
I think to like these you need to have been brought up with them?!?
Although the red pearl and CarlS' silver one do look the mutts nutts
Not for me though. I'd give Fern Brittan one
2nd Apr 2009 7:49 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72800
I had thought ever so briefly about buying a 110 as an offroader, then came to my senses and am keeping the D3 as an offroader and bought another d3 as the family transport. Sorted!
2nd Apr 2009 7:53 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10438
DSL wrote:
I had thought ever so briefly about buying a 110 as an offroader, then came to my senses and am keeping the D3 as an offroader and bought another d3 as the family transport. Sorted!
But do you 'Off Road' your D3.
I think that a D3 V Defender road and 4x4 comparison is required. Any takers Oh I will be in a 110In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
2nd Apr 2009 8:01 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72800
Absolutely offroad the D3, would be rude not to, except Mrs DSL's D3 will be a road car only.
Choice of D3 for offroader was not based on purely offroad capability, cosseting my weary bones was high on the agenda!
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2nd Apr 2009 8:07 pm
countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 6019
We test drove a Defender first as SWMBO wanted one, but she couldn't face it for road driving, so we bought a D3. I would love a Defender myself, but as much as I would love it I also couldn't face driving long distances in one compared to the D3.
Best option would be to have one of each.
Never driven one off road so can't comment, but they both appear to be rated by various people off road.
2nd Apr 2009 8:08 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1399
I'll let you know when I've had my free Experience day in a Defender next week
(all thanks to those nice Land Rover sales people believing me..... )I see no ships........
2nd Apr 2009 8:10 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72800
Best half LRE day I had was in a TDV8 FFRR, esp offroad!!!!
2nd Apr 2009 8:13 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Me too DerekDS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
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Oh I will be in a 110
