Destination Defender
I don’t understand people owing a new vehicle so they can avoid driving it. It’s depreciating $1000 a month sitting in your garage. Go to the event in the 110X, get it dirty, enjoy yourself.
Originally Posted by JBelt01
I don’t understand people owing a new vehicle so they can avoid driving it. It’s depreciating $1000 a month sitting in your garage. Go to the event in the 110X, get it dirty, enjoy yourself.
I understand. We have a 2006 Landcruiser with 240,000 miles. Without question, despite the age and mileage, it’s more comfortable than our fully optioned Defender 130.
Edit: After spending more time driving the two back to back, the Defender does soak up more of the minor road imperfections. The Landcruiser rides soft and floaty, while the Defender feels tighter, but seems to react faster to sudden jarring potholes, etc.
Our 100 series Landcruiser is maintained religiously and everything works, no squeaks, rattles, vibrations, etc. Even the hydraulic suspension. It does help that we recently replaced the seat foam and seat covers with full grain leather (looks 100% stock). It gets more compliments than my Porsche 993.
Edit: After spending more time driving the two back to back, the Defender does soak up more of the minor road imperfections. The Landcruiser rides soft and floaty, while the Defender feels tighter, but seems to react faster to sudden jarring potholes, etc.
Our 100 series Landcruiser is maintained religiously and everything works, no squeaks, rattles, vibrations, etc. Even the hydraulic suspension. It does help that we recently replaced the seat foam and seat covers with full grain leather (looks 100% stock). It gets more compliments than my Porsche 993.
Last edited by JBelt01; Oct 6, 2023 at 08:34 AM.
Originally Posted by DoctorofRocks
Do you commute to the moon? Or is that Caddy 40 years old?
each way.
Last edited by sblvro; Sep 14, 2023 at 12:21 PM.
FINALLY!! I don't have to drive to the East or West coasts. It's in Texas and about an hour away. I'm in! I'll meet my son from Aggie Land. Since there will be two of us, anyone know if those prices are "per person" or "per vehicle"? I suspect the former but hoping for the later. Unfortunately, my utility trailer isn't ready so I'll be "old school" camping again. Just the way I like it!


