New Defender Just Ordered.

New Defender Just Ordered.

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billywhizzzzzz

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1,983 posts

142 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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Realised that time is running out for ordering a new Defender so have finally bitten the bullet and realised I needed to get one now. Turns out Double Cabs and Utility Wagons are being discontinued this year, so glad i've got my order in. Figured this will now be a car i'll keep for life, as my current 300tdi has 227,000 miles on it. I looked at a few 2nd hand ones but frankly wanted to be able to rustproof the chassis before it's even driven, and spec the one I want.

I deliberated for ages and changed the order several times, and went from a Double Cab to Utility Wagon.

Final order is pretty much as this pic - but without the side runners.

Can't bear the bling on Defenders. Don't really like Boost Alloys. And think Air con, electric windows or remote central locking are ridiculous on a Defender.

Much as I like a keswick green dual cab with an Ifor Williams Top, the final spec is:

Keswick Green Utility Wagon Base Model
Body Coloured Roof (on the double cab I deliberated with I wanted white)
Body Coloured Arches (a little worried by this but think it's probably right)
Cloth seats - needed these for:
Winter Pack (heated seats and screen)
Towing Pack
Front Mud Flaps (rear are std)
Heavy Duty Wolf Wheels

That's it!

Will keep a 200 tdi Hi Cap, a 300tdi 110 Hard Top and a series 2a truck cab company. I guess I should move on the 300tdi but not sure I could part with it. Not sure what I'll use the 300 for - except I guess when the Puma breaks down!

I've read all the reliability horror stories of Pumas and with a little trepidation, am taking the plunge.



CAPP0

19,523 posts

202 months

Saturday 19th April 2014
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Nice! I hear you on the mid cons although I think I'd always like air con on anything I own - that said the Defender "manual" air on is pretty effective con the move!

What are you planning for from-new rustproofing?


Edited by CAPP0 on Saturday 19th April 23:20

whoami

13,151 posts

239 months

Saturday 19th April 2014
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Love it. But would definitely have air con.

Enjoy it.

LooneyTunes

6,742 posts

157 months

Sunday 20th April 2014
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CAPP0 said:
What are you planning for from-new rustproofing?
Dinitrol is usually seen as the way to go with these.

billywhizzzzzz

Original Poster:

1,983 posts

142 months

Sunday 20th April 2014
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LooneyTunes said:
CAPP0 said:
What are you planning for from-new rustproofing?
Dinitrol is usually seen as the way to go with these.
I was assuming Waxoyl, professionally applied. Not able to find categorically whether Dinitrol is better - apparently it is just wax and solvent rather than wax, oil and solvent (wayoyl) but am open to Dinitrol if someone can tell me why it is better!

TheRoadWarrior

1,241 posts

177 months

Sunday 20th April 2014
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Enjoy it! I'm currently at 1200 miles in my keswick green xs utility. It's not been 100% plain sailing as the turbo was replaced when it was essentially new (90milea) hope it's just teething problems though- drives great, really like it.

A little sound proofing is next one the list, plus finding a way to stop the mirror vibration which is really annoying!

Psimpson7

1,071 posts

240 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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With the exception of one of the rear seats being a bit troublesome, ours is now just over 3 weeks old and has done 2000km without any issues.


Andy RV

303 posts

129 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Congratulations, mine is due in any time now!

Regarding corrosion protection, after some research Waxoyl is regarded as cr*p by a lot of enthusiasts, most seem to go for one of the Dinitrol kits, this thread and forum in general is worth a read;
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10467.html

billywhizzzzzz

Original Poster:

1,983 posts

142 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Actually waxoyl has been pretty good on my other defenders... The outriggers are tricky though with anything, but arch liners that cover the front outriggers are essential - as are mud flaps to protect rear x member (on a 110 - they do nothing on a 90). I had both of mine professionally waxoyled and I check periodically - and is fine in all places where road and grit doesn't spray directly on to it (outriggers, which are easy to touch up) - despite being caked in clay/mud most of the time.If money was no object, I'd love to get the new one put on a galv chassis from day 1. It's a shame LR don't offer this as, say, a £1000 option - as I suspect lots of us would tick this box. It's a 3-4k process otherwise...

krusty

2,472 posts

248 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Can you please tell me if this qualifies as a commercial vehicle and therefore tax deductible? I’m keen to order a Defender before the run out, preferably a Double Cab but I’d rather put it through the business if possible.

billywhizzzzzz

Original Poster:

1,983 posts

142 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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krusty said:
Can you please tell me if this qualifies as a commercial vehicle and therefore tax deductible? I’m keen to order a Defender before the run out, preferably a Double Cab but I’d rather put it through the business if possible.
yes, it does - i've put it through the business and will reclaim the vat

Edited by billywhizzzzzz on Wednesday 23 April 16:56

74merc

594 posts

191 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Bilt Hamber products are now flavour of the month, as far as rust-proofing goes.

billywhizzzzzz

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1,983 posts

142 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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My only worry now is whether or not to get the heavy duty steelies sprayed black rather than keep them white, when it finally arrives

krusty

2,472 posts

248 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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can't make out from the original picture but if the roof is white then matching wheels would look better IMHO