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Having been a rr sport owner (175k miles in my tdv8) and a sharer with the Mrs of a 4.4 full fat Vogue, I’ve decided to go for the defender 90
i looked at the 400x, lovely car and spec but as I do around 15k a year it was a bit too juicy, that and the price tag.
so I then looked at the d250 and came close to pulling the trigger on a silver first edition that was in stock at a dealership.
BUT I then realised if I get a defender 90 hardtop and add a jump seat I could get full tax benefit and still manage my daily activities in it as I still have use of the vogue for family use.
so I bought an eiger grey, d200 with white roof, black tails, tie bar and a couple of other bits.
im well pleased with it and tbh even though I’m used to my old tdv8 beast, it still packs plenty of power. I’m surprised that 6 cylinder at 3.0 litres only has 200 Bhp but the torque is plentiful and it rises really well on the fat tyres and steel wheels. Proper retro looking and comfy.
i will be adding one mod. A pair of sidesteps, because I’m only 5,6” with short legs it’s a struggle to get in without looking a bit of a plonker 😂
I did notice one strange thing, the side panels are literally just covering the original glass of the windows and I’m tempted to see if I removed the fixings, would I be able to have the glass instead of the panels.
YES I know I shouldn’t tinker but I’d rather like the glass panels instead of the painted metal.
it seems that LR have just taken the car version, removed 2 windows and left in the door cards, rear speakers etc.
Very nice! I like the hardtop as it has a lot of personality. Take a shot of the rear cargo area please. I would actually consider getting the hardtop if it’s available in the US. Enjoy!
Yea some photos of the rear cargo! I am hoping to source the parts as this isn't available in the US. I agree would love to add the cargo floor to my First Edition to get the full feel with the rear side windows and all the capacity. Super jealous!
Having been a rr sport owner (175k miles in my tdv8) and a sharer with the Mrs of a 4.4 full fat Vogue, I’ve decided to go for the defender 90
i looked at the 400x, lovely car and spec but as I do around 15k a year it was a bit too juicy, that and the price tag.
so I then looked at the d250 and came close to pulling the trigger on a silver first edition that was in stock at a dealership.
BUT I then realised if I get a defender 90 hardtop and add a jump seat I could get full tax benefit and still manage my daily activities in it as I still have use of the vogue for family use.
so I bought an eiger grey, d200 with white roof, black tails, tie bar and a couple of other bits.
im well pleased with it and tbh even though I’m used to my old tdv8 beast, it still packs plenty of power. I’m surprised that 6 cylinder at 3.0 litres only has 200 Bhp but the torque is plentiful and it rises really well on the fat tyres and steel wheels. Proper retro looking and comfy.
i will be adding one mod. A pair of sidesteps, because I’m only 5,6” with short legs it’s a struggle to get in without looking a bit of a plonker 😂
I did notice one strange thing, the side panels are literally just covering the original glass of the windows and I’m tempted to see if I removed the fixings, would I be able to have the glass instead of the panels.
YES I know I shouldn’t tinker but I’d rather like the glass panels instead of the painted metal.
it seems that LR have just taken the car version, removed 2 windows and left in the door cards, rear speakers etc.
Sorry for the long post and hello again.
Here it is 😀
Hi mate,
Did you manage to swap out the rear metal panels with glass? I have a similar idea and the tax savings here is absolutely massive. If you managed to find the parts would be great.
Newbie here with a defender 90 hardtop
