Need help on new defender purchase
Overlanding
Joined: Aug 2024
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Hi everyone,
I am looking to buy new Defender (T90 or T110).
I want to use it as my daily vehicle (mainly in Urban areas) and as family car for hikes in Lakes (England).
First I have shortlisted few vehicles: Defender and Wrangler.
After a bit of research I think I will be going with Defender, but I still like Wrangler a lot.
What trims, engine you would recommend? What would be my best option with reliability in mind.
also I am not sure if I should opt-in for air suspension.
I am kind of person- less is better. Don’t like over engineering
keep in mind - I am based in England so I think in UK market we have slightly different trims, engines. I personally do like diesel engines more- they are cheaper to run (on average I am doing around 20k miles annually)
I am looking to buy new Defender (T90 or T110).
I want to use it as my daily vehicle (mainly in Urban areas) and as family car for hikes in Lakes (England).
First I have shortlisted few vehicles: Defender and Wrangler.
After a bit of research I think I will be going with Defender, but I still like Wrangler a lot.
What trims, engine you would recommend? What would be my best option with reliability in mind.
also I am not sure if I should opt-in for air suspension.
I am kind of person- less is better. Don’t like over engineering
keep in mind - I am based in England so I think in UK market we have slightly different trims, engines. I personally do like diesel engines more- they are cheaper to run (on average I am doing around 20k miles annually)
The biggest problem with the Wrangler is that you have to be indoctrinated into the Jeep cult and suffer through the idiotic rubber ducky nonsense.
Also, its a painbox to drive on the road - and this is coming from a guy who daily drives the absolutely most uncomfortable vehicle ever produced.
Heres a great video that takes a look at base model Wrangler, vs Base 90, vs Base-ish Bronco:
Also, its a painbox to drive on the road - and this is coming from a guy who daily drives the absolutely most uncomfortable vehicle ever produced.
Heres a great video that takes a look at base model Wrangler, vs Base 90, vs Base-ish Bronco:
Winching
Joined: Jan 2023
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Buy a Defender in the lead-in "S" specification, it's all you'll ever need.
l wouldn't even bother with the air suspension unless it's standard on the base 110.
The D250/D300 engine is perfect for this vehicle.
Also unless you plan serious off road you don't need the "off road pack". Save the £2,000 and use it to take the family on a holiday.
l wouldn't even bother with the air suspension unless it's standard on the base 110.
The D250/D300 engine is perfect for this vehicle.
Also unless you plan serious off road you don't need the "off road pack". Save the £2,000 and use it to take the family on a holiday.
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