MARK II

Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #1

Hello all I haven't been here for a long time since I sold my MK1 freelander but now I am thinking of getting a defender the question is do I go for the 90 or 110, I like the look of the 90 but I am not sure about only having 4 seats and not a lot of space in the back where as the 110 I get both.
so how does the 110 compare on the road and with running costs,
I am interested in your views,
cheers Mark
ps. I am looking around 2010 Reg

 

goonarmy

Beer tester

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Aug 23, 2015

• #2

90s are small. So is the fuel tank.110s turn like a locomotive. It really depends on what you want it for and how you'll use it. And budget of course.

 

blackstrat

Well-Known Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #3

If ur considering regularly carrying more than one passenger or any load bigger than a 24 pack of bog roll go with the 110SW

 

payydg

Well-Known Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #4

blackstrat said:

If ur considering regularly carrying more than one passenger or any load bigger than a 24 pack of bog roll go with the 110SW

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Poppycock! Bench seats in the back. A 90 can carry loads of stuff. 110s are far to big IMO.

 

goonarmy

Beer tester

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Aug 23, 2015

• #5

payydg said:

Poppycock! Bench seats in the back. A 90 can carry loads of stuff. 110s are far to big IMO.

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Only if yer like postman pat vans!

 

doriz

Well-Known Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #6

Go big, or go home.

 

FlyingPete

Well-Known Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #7

If you regularly carry more than 1 passenger for any distance I'd go for a 110. I have the four individual tip-up seats in my 90 which are good enough for pub runs etc, but aren't great for longer distances and of course no kids going sideways. Of course, carrying passengers in the back cuts down on load space. A 110 with the bench seats removed gives room for 5 and loads of luggage space in the back. Advantages of a 90 are the slightly smaller turning circle so easier to park, plus the lighter weight. Both will pull trailers with no trouble.

 

Jedders

Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #8

90s are better off road cause of shorter wheelbase but id always go for 110.

 

Matt200tdi

Active Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #9

Sod it 130

 

doriz

Well-Known Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #10

Matt200tdi said:

Sod it 130

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Go off roading and then have a kip on the back

 

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TheQ

Well-Known Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #11

And there is near enough bugger all difference in the running costs between the two.

 

Brown

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #12

Much as I love my 90, if I had my time over again I'd probably go looking for a 110. There are so many things that the 90's just a bit to small to carry. Pieces of furniture, tools, stuff needed for holidays.

 

Brown

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #13

TheQ said:

And there is near enough bugger all difference in the running costs between the two.

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Yes, having had a close friend with a similar 110 to my 90, it doesn't seem that different in costs. The only big difference came as a result of driving style as he seemed to like driving around in 3rd gear. But driven the same way they were surprisingly similar. The 90 doesn't seem noticeably more thirsty when you fill it up with tools, so the extra weight doesn't make too much difference to the fuel consumption.

 

THEengineer

whatever

• Aug 23, 2015

• #14

i use mine as a van so need the space,you can get a lot of kit in a 110,i would have no chance in a 90

 

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MARK II

Member

• Aug 23, 2015

• #15

Thank you all for your comments it is good to hear from owners of the different types, I was almost set on the 110 but had a few doubts which you have helped me with so 110 it is .
cheers Mark