Defender Ownership
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If you owned a JLR product before, the Defender quality is far better. But it's not perfect so if your friend is coming from owning a Lexus they will consider it a disaster when that first issue comes up.
If you owned a JLR product before, the Defender quality is far better. But it's not perfect so if your friend is coming from owning a Lexus they will consider it a disaster when that first issue comes up.
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If you owned a JLR product before, the Defender quality is far better. But it's not perfect so if your friend is coming from owning a Lexus they will consider it a disaster when that first issue comes up.
If you owned a JLR product before, the Defender quality is far better. But it's not perfect so if your friend is coming from owning a Lexus they will consider it a disaster when that first issue comes up.
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If you owned a JLR product before, the Defender quality is far better. But it's not perfect so if your friend is coming from owning a Lexus they will consider it a disaster when that first issue comes up.
If you owned a JLR product before, the Defender quality is far better. But it's not perfect so if your friend is coming from owning a Lexus they will consider it a disaster when that first issue comes up.
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Fantastic vehicle, no issues with mine in 18 mnths - highly recommend. with any car brand there will be some issues, but from my experience the current Defender model is no better or worse than other luxury vehicles on the market.
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jusmax88 (01-26-2024)
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In my unofficial tally of this forum, these seem to be the most common issues (in no particular order):
- cracked windshield
- coolant leak
- squeaks and rattles
- assorted PIVI software issues
For the most part, all of these are relatively minor and the drivetrain (the most important part) appears to be solid with few if any reported problems.
So if you can live with some occasional minor issues, you’ll be happy with the Defender.
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NativeTexan (01-25-2024)
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Test drove an INEOS today. Good truck, definitely leaning to the off-road enthusiast. Coil springs, high access, decent on highway (BFG KO2 18" tires) no navigation (but carplay). Really like the interior instrument looks. Seems to me more like my son's Gladiator and Wrangler than my Defender. Did not go off-road but take for granted the reviews and YouTube. Just feels like it will take more punishment without destroying the look. Lack of a nationwide dealership network (in USA) would be a problem if you are not close to one. Many will like it. In the end, glad I bought the Defender.
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jusmax88 (01-26-2024)
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Looking at this forum, you will find a wide range of ownership experiences from “no problems” to “something new every week” (I happen to be in the latter).
In my unofficial tally of this forum, these seem to be the most common issues (in no particular order):
- cracked windshield
- coolant leak
- squeaks and rattles
- assorted PIVI software issues
For the most part, all of these are relatively minor and the drivetrain (the most important part) appears to be solid with few if any reported problems.
So if you can live with some occasional minor issues, you’ll be happy with the Defender.
In my unofficial tally of this forum, these seem to be the most common issues (in no particular order):
- cracked windshield
- coolant leak
- squeaks and rattles
- assorted PIVI software issues
For the most part, all of these are relatively minor and the drivetrain (the most important part) appears to be solid with few if any reported problems.
So if you can live with some occasional minor issues, you’ll be happy with the Defender.
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Test drove an INEOS today. Good truck, definitely leaning to the off-road enthusiast. Coil springs, high access, decent on highway (BFG KO2 18" tires) no navigation (but carplay). Really like the interior instrument looks. Seems to me more like my son's Gladiator and Wrangler than my Defender. Did not go off-road but take for granted the reviews and YouTube. Just feels like it will take more punishment without destroying the look. Lack of a nationwide dealership network (in USA) would be a problem if you are not close to one. Many will like it. In the end, glad I bought the Defender.
In other words, I never even got to the considerations about dealer network and first-year-of-a-new-model-of-an-entirely-new-brand thing. The ergos chased me away.
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