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Yes, I know it’s the complete opposite of my low slung, bright yellow, German sports car - but I love these!!

Saw one in the metal this week. Looked awesome!

If I ‘needed’ a more practical car to replace my 911, I’d be sorely tempted...!

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Caveat emptor sir. My experience with JLR products is awful. View a few YouTube videos before you buy, such as below. Savage Geese guys are good.
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I preferred the robustness of the previous Defender 90/110. I can't imagine the military ordering this new one - it just doesn't look soldier proof!

That said, it does look good for a less demanding (perhaps more fashion-conscious) market :D
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Post by pmg »

Probably;y about 3 times the height of your 911!!!! :D :D :D
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pmg wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 3:06 pm Probably;y about 3 times the height of your 911!!!! :D :D :D

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I’m not gonna go out and buy one tomorrow, but I really like it. Reviews are good. It seems really well designed & engineered. As it says in the above video, the complexity of the thing may be a concern, in view of JLR’s reliability reputation :? Having said that, I ran an Evoque for three years as my last company car and that was faultless.
Simon

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Wing Commander wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 3:33 pm
pmg wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 3:06 pm Probably;y about 3 times the height of your 911!!!! :D :D :D

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I’m not gonna go out and buy one tomorrow, but I really like it. Reviews are good. It seems really well designed & engineered. As it says in the above video, the complexity of the thing may be a concern, in view of JLR’s reliability reputation :? Having said that, I ran an Evoque for three years as my last company car and that was faultless.
I would agree with that. I was just amazed at the height when I topped across the road from the supermarket opposite the Pulborough dealer. With the now all 6cyl and 8cyl options now probably the best offroader and with the refinement to be an all journey, all-road vehicle.

A lot of their recent group problems have been with electrical, media and nav systems on moving to modern systems and they may have solved those now.
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I have one like this arriving on the 2nd July

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Rab J wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 4:49 pm I have one like this arriving on the 2nd July Defender .png

Excellent, Rab! Looking forward to your pics & first impressions!
Simon

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pmg wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 4:31 pm
Wing Commander wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 3:33 pm
pmg wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 3:06 pm Probably;y about 3 times the height of your 911!!!! :D :D :D

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I’m not gonna go out and buy one tomorrow, but I really like it. Reviews are good. It seems really well designed & engineered. As it says in the above video, the complexity of the thing may be a concern, in view of JLR’s reliability reputation :? Having said that, I ran an Evoque for three years as my last company car and that was faultless.
I would agree with that. I was just amazed at the height when I topped across the road from the supermarket opposite the Pulborough dealer. With the now all 6cyl and 8cyl options now probably the best offroader and with the refinement to be an all journey, all-road vehicle.

A lot of their recent group problems have been with electrical, media and nav systems on moving to modern systems and they may have solved those now.
Ever the optimist! :lol:
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Nuclear Nick wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 8:19 pm
pmg wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 4:31 pm
Wing Commander wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 3:33 pm


:lol: :lol: :lol:

I’m not gonna go out and buy one tomorrow, but I really like it. Reviews are good. It seems really well designed & engineered. As it says in the above video, the complexity of the thing may be a concern, in view of JLR’s reliability reputation :? Having said that, I ran an Evoque for three years as my last company car and that was faultless.
I would agree with that. I was just amazed at the height when I topped across the road from the supermarket opposite the Pulborough dealer. With the now all 6cyl and 8cyl options now probably the best offroader and with the refinement to be an all journey, all-road vehicle.

A lot of their recent group problems have been with electrical, media and nav systems on moving to modern systems and they may have solved those now.
Ever the optimist! :lol:
We all need a bit of that at the moment :D
Macan GTS Carmine with 21" black sports classics ---Gone
991.2 GTS Carmine 2WD ---Gone
Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe Jet Black
http://www.porsche-code.com/PL86QK50
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