50th Defender now home

[BLUETHUNDER]

Geneve said:

What are these like to drive?

They are the pre-Td5 generation and I had the impression they were very thirsty and a bit stodgy, with a lot of torque slip from the auto - ie lots of lovely V8 growl, but not a lot of go, without flooring it.

Would like to be proved wrong.

A lot better than a TD5 to drive.The change up is so smooth you dont notice it,no clunks from the transmission what so ever,it just borders on RR quality.One thing i have noticed is that the the ride is firm,and doesnt roll in the corners like my previous P38 and Classics.Ive managed 110mph so far.And there was still a bit of travel in the pedal.I am managing 13 mpg around town and 24 mpg on a run.

Edited by BLUETHUNDER on Saturday 6th October 18:50

[flattotheboards]

very nice. the v8s sounds great.