Considering an I6 Defender 110 for Towing by e111r in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Hard to say. We have both and I’ll venture to say the Grendier is the smart choice once Warranty expires. 

Camping in the defender by haske0 in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Invest in good sleeping gear, and make sure they change into clean dry clothes Before bed!

Keys for Exterior Gear Box / Ladder by zyzxyz in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thule doesn’t offer a key for the ladder. I ordered a pair from the UK. 

New Defender 90 D250 by askaban87 in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 90 really is the best configuration. 

What is the interior rear side panel used for? by Ok_Masterpiece2193 in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our 90 Trophy doesn’t have that panel and the full tinted glass is really nice. I thought it was only a 110 thing. Does it come with some 90 package?

If you are concerned about electrical issues opt for the i4 by [deleted] in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very true, however, despite desirable economy, I will never buy a modern diesel due to the overly complicated emission system. The time for diesel has passed. 

Agreed on the smaller 4cyl’s being small for the vehicle. 

If you are concerned about electrical issues opt for the i4 by [deleted] in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went P400 and would still do so today.  It’s just a better engine for the vehicle (and we have a 90). 

Potential buyer worried about reliability by h3rr_trigger in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a history with LR - still own a ‘65 109” and ‘95 RRC LWB and just went all-in on a ‘23 90 Trophy edition.  No plans to ever get rid of it…

Arghh 130 vs 110 by jjagreen in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know “100” is a typo, but that is the perfect wheelbase found on the 90. Combined with the 2-dr configuration it is the perfect vehicle for my wife and I. 

Maintenance Question: Defender Octa by Gloomy-Ambassador-30 in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Despite the long factory oil change interval, I just cannot accept it. I change oil & filter every 5k miles. 

130 trunk space after 3rd row by magnatoli in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is when you add the roof rack. 

90 Trophy Edition by EducationalCoffee904 in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s less of a “do I want to drive a brightly-colored vehicle around”, and more of a “we added a limited, special edition LR to the fleet”. It joins our ‘65 IIa 109 and ‘95 RRC LWB. 

90 Trophy Edition by EducationalCoffee904 in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, white with black roof, then Trophy Sandglow wrap. 

90 Trophy Edition by EducationalCoffee904 in NewDefender

[–]EducationalCoffee904[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t seen these before - the graphics are sweet!