New Defender

[Badger_Boom]

I've seen plenty of new defenders but not one towing anything.

Mine does.

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I passed one towing a car on a trailer yesterday, and seen a few doing the old Discovery 3/4 job of pulling small plant so they are being used for that.

 

[Jameshow]

I've seen plenty of new defenders but not one towing anything.

One in Shipley tows tarmac contacting gear pretty swish outfit!

Smith's tarmac

 

[GilesM]

Yesterday I finally went for my Land Rover Off Road day that came free with the New Defender, all I can now say is, the new Defender is incredible off road, and it was a fun day out. I was totally blown away.

 

[fossyant]

Hope you didn't scratch it !

 

[GilesM]

Hope you didn't scratch it !

No scratches, just a big smile all day, and many thoughts along the lines of, did I really just drive up/down that..............

 

[fossyant]

No scratches, just a big smile all day, and many thoughts along the lines of, did I really just drive up/down that..............

Phew ! The risk of scratches would put me off ! I'd have to have an old one !

 

[GilesM]

Phew ! The risk of scratches would put me off ! I'd have to have an old one !

I was in one of the Land Rover Experience Defenders, but I would happily have driven my own one, and plan to take mine on some serious off roading in the new year. All of my cars end up with a few battle scars so I'm not too worried about scratches, and a Defender can be kept covered in mud, so you don't see the scratches.
One serious improvement with the new Defender is that water doesn't come through the door seals when it's half way up the side of the doors, the engine does steam for a while once you get out of deep water though, funny watching a Range Rover Sport go through the same deep water.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

SWB definitely looks better than LWB which looks a little odd imo.

 

[GilesM]

SWB definitely looks better than LWB which looks a little odd imo.

I definitely agree, which is why I went for the SWB, however, if you often need access to the back seats, the SWB is not so practical, but it's very rare that we have more than two in ours, so the better looking car is the best choice.

 

[GilesM]

I can happily report that 23k miles and 1 year of new defender ownership has been perfect, it really is an impressive car, only time it's been back to the dealer was for it's 20k mile service, and to the local garage for a set of new boots. Looking forward to the next journey.

 

[GilesM]

All booked in for a day of off roading in Dumfries and Galloway in early February, should be good, hopefully there will be mud and/or snow, should be fun.

 

[GilesM]

Fantastic off road day out yesterday, big smile all day, mud, rocks, water, steep slopes up/down and fantastic scenery, beautiful weather as well.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I've just bought a 10 yo Panda 4x4.

Smug I am at my lack of spending - it's a brilliant little thing!

 

[Jameshow]

I've just bought a 10 yo Panda 4x4.

Smug I am at my lack of spending - it's a brilliant little thing!

Not as smug as my £1k mini cooper!

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Not as smug as my £1k mini cooper!

Good luck off road