Land Rover Discovery II -VS- Defender 90

[cshontz]

You evil, evil bastard!

:jumping:

EDIT: That burgandy one is hot. I can also really dig the BRG/W one!

 

[Scott Brady]

Just to show how hopeless I am, I still have the original D90 brochure from 1994... Sad, I know...

 

[gjackson]

Dear EPDSG,

I have followed your longing posts with some recognition. I was once as you are now. I was once longing for an expedition Defender 110, 300tdi, disk brakes all round etc. I would gaze longingly at web sites from RSA and the UK with pics of well prepared Defenders ready to take on the world.

Unfortunately, unlike you wise folks, I completely succumbed to the need, and I got one. $23,000 later and there she was, 730km on the clock; my very own 110! Everything I had dreamed of on many a dark evening. And she only cost me a further $15k to outfit for Africa!! Now she sits in my garage, and I whirl around her with plans for body repairs and better accessories. She only has 75k km on her now, but they have been hard, hard kms! She is everything I had hoped for!



Okay, that was laying it on thick! Sorry! Just know that if you want something, you can make it happen. Defenders are awesome! I'd only trade it for a 78 series troopie!!

 

[Aubrey]

And the grand daddy ....

Full spec on mods at home

 

[Aubrey]

This a 110 double cab. Sad to say that the bin at the back is smaller than a Disco I load area. If you fancy the load area and twin cab setup ....130 all the way but it is long ...not as long as a Navigator but then, I have yet to see a Navigator off-road.

 

[Z O O R O P A]

so its like a Tacoma short bed lol

 

[Scott Brady]

Yeah, that is the irony of it all. The double cab Tacoma is an equally appropriate expedition choice, BUT the 110 wins the funk factor by a wide margin... :archaeolo

 

[Scott Brady]

I am doing office cleaning today and found that I also have the 1997 Defender brochure.

On, and the 1972 Guide to Land Rover Expeditions. The document is as old as I am.

 

[Z O O R O P A]

Va Va Voom Baby Yeah~!

I like what you choose to hold on to Scott :beer:

 

[colvere]

no big deal

In england a standard 110 with TDI is like a ford F150 in the states. beware of the Katrina autosales pitches, I am sure that a few 90's and 110's were swamped down there.

 

[gjackson]

beware of the Katrina autosales pitches, I am sure that a few 90's and 110's were s

Yup! Especially since Rovers Down South was in New Orleans!

cheers

 

[MattScott]

Thanks everyone, some very good thoughts.
Collectively I think you all hit it on the head, it is an emotional decision, and partially finantial.
I have always wanted a Defender and have found one for sale at a ridiculously low price. The price is so low that it's either a misprint, the vehicle is a complete lemon or some good natured fella is throwing the "defenderobsesives" a bone! I am hoping for the last one!

It's a '97 soft top with 60,000 miles and a new engine 10,000 miles ago. I'm still trying to learn more about it but want to prepare myself for the possibility of having to make a quick decision if the vehicle checks out well.

I am very skeptical, Gee! do you think I should be wary of a $5000 Defender?! I could buy it out right and then eventually free up an existing car payment. I really like my Discovery for so many reasons, but the thought of a Defender and no car payment gets me lost in dreamland!

Oh, and if anyone has some land in Florida that they would like to sell me this may be a good time to try!:xxrotflma

I would like to take the time to comment that Brian turned down a $5000 NAS Defender. How is that Discovery treating you now?

 

[roverandom]

Dang!


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[LR Max]

Nowadays a $5k defender is just the VIN plate and a piece of paper with the word, "Title" written on it.

 

[rover4x4]

LWB JK you get the best of both and a warranty