LandyMan
Well-Known Member
Ah well that's the difference, A Freelander will float (or sail), Defenders do have a tendency to leak (and sink)
lol, true, i actually prefer the sinking option so that there is still some traction
FMog
Active Member
If only there was a 'thumbs-down' option for comments on this forumBuy a jeep they got factory installed lockers
LandyMan
Well-Known Member
Buy a jeep they got factory installed lockers
might aswell go all the way and get a hummer lol
LandyMan
Well-Known Member
Jeeps....
Need I say more?
hahaha ... for some reason the song "barbie girl" just popped into my head :s
Stoatie
Member
And now it's in mine thx for that
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Depends on usage. If you want to drive off road a lot, work it in the country, heavy offroading, trials etc. 90 or Defender 90.
If you want to drive long distance, towing, occasional laning, disco may suit.
Disco is cheaper but doesn't hold value as well. But remember that value gain/loss is a function of how well you look after the vehicle!
Trust me, an axle lockered Ninety with centre locked as well will beat traction control every time!I'll remember the above the next time I cruise by a fender stuck coz it has no TC.
May not be to do with cars. Maybe you are a better driver!
Bennehboy
Well-Known Member
Trust me, an axle lockered Ninety with centre locked as well will beat traction control every time!
Never said it wouldn't but the point made by Fmog is that a D2 needs a lot of money spending on it to make it competent offroad and that's just not true.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
I agree, they are fine for light off road use. I don't use mine much off road, but been around the fields a few times. It is ok.my main concern would be contact with the bumpers, the plastic has gone pretty fragile on mine!
lightning
Well-Known Member
Buy a Defender 110 TD5 XS
Nine seats (or take out the four side facing rear seats for a five seater with loads of luggage space)
Also you get Traction Control which will improve off road capability. Probably not as good as locking diffs, but pretty effective.
Pay £10-15,000 for a good one, keep for five years, and get all your money back. Not that you'll want to sell it!
Nine seats (or take out the four side facing rear seats for a five seater with loads of luggage space)
Also you get Traction Control which will improve off road capability. Probably not as good as locking diffs, but pretty effective.
Pay £10-15,000 for a good one, keep for five years, and get all your money back. Not that you'll want to sell it!
bluedog333
Well-Known Member
Nobody's ever offered me money, ungrateful! A nice looking lady who slid her MX5 off the road in snow wanted my number, I politely declined due to the Mrs at home!I tow anyone... because it's a lot of fun and people try giving you money!!
mikescuba
Well-Known Member
No contest. 110 Defender all the way.
That sort of thing worries me. Makes me think someone's about to steal it. I have kept all the bits of paper that have been left under my windscreen wiper with people's mobile phone numbers on, just in case they're useful starting points in event of a theft.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
I wouldn't take kindly to that either. In fact I would tell them to get off my land, and never come back!
Fortunately, we are rarely troubled with such, as we live over a mile from the main road, and few can find it!
