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Old 01-14-2023, 09:21 AM
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Looking for advice on what options to spec on a 110 Defender SE. I'd like to keep it in the 70s but was wondering if there is any critical option I should consider besides what I have listed below (or anything that you would remove). The car will mainly be used as a daily driver with the occasional tow or road trip. I'd love to get the 11.4" screen but don't feel its worth it to upgrade to the X model just for a bigger screen.



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Old 01-14-2023, 09:26 AM
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I should mention that I want to add the larger fender flares, mud flaps, etc... myself because the fun part is making it your own.
 
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Old 01-14-2023, 09:43 AM
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I’d add adaptive cruise, maybe lose the HUD and lose spare tire cover to recoup $1400 if needed. I use adaptive cruise daily in traffic and on the main roads.

Otherwise great build!

 
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Originally Posted by nashvegas
I’d add adaptive cruise, maybe lose the HUD and lose spare tire cover to recoup $1400 if needed. I use adaptive cruise daily in traffic and on the main roads.

Otherwise great build!
Thanks for the advice! I've had adaptive cruise control on my M3 Competition and I believe I have it on my X4M and I've never used it. I don't have HUD in my X4M now and I miss it because I had it on the M3 Comp. The tire cover looks cool and that's the only reason I selected it.
 
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I say be the first to get the Equestrian package because that is sure to come in handy when riding your horse around. Well worth the price for sure. Don't all defender drivers have a stable of horses to manage? I thought that was our thing.
 

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Originally Posted by sblvro
Front tow hook
i haven’t seen that as an option in the builder
 
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Originally Posted by SilverSFR
I say be the first to get the Equestrian package because that is sure to come in handy when riding your horse around. Well worth the price for sure. Don't all defender drivers have a stable of horses to manage? I thought that was our thing.
great idea :-)
 
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Old 01-14-2023, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dspiel
i haven’t seen that as an option in the builder
Yep - He's right. If you get the front under shield / front protection, it's thick aluminum and exposes the front tow hook on the frame of the car. deffo tick that box

 
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