Td5. Will always be my choice.
Very easy to work on, very easy to maintain, buy a Nanocom or a Just Map It from Empire to read fault codes.
They are fairly rugged compared to a Puma but 10x easier for the home mechanic.
Ive been driving them...
It has long been my opinion that if you are not willing to do the work yourself you shouldn't really own a defender. You would need such deep pockets to keep one on the road if you paid a garage for every little job and niggle that you would...
Personally speaking Iād have a 300tdi 90 on a 95 plate which my son purchased in 2018 he bought it only really knowing it had a rc galvanised chassis replaced in 2014 , not long after purchasing we realised both front brakes were seized which we...
Thanks so much for responding.
Yes, I have driven them. Did some green-laning in an old 90 mostly with my Brother in law. I agree they're not for everyone....it's part of why I love them. I've avoided up to now due to practical reasons & nothing...
It matters not which model you go for with regards reliability. Any from the 200tdi to the last TDCI will be good as long as it has been serviced and cared for in its life. Later models have a bit more comfort but earlier are simpler to maintain...
Hi,
First time post for a hopeful first time 110 owner.
As a 52yr old I wish it hadn't taken me so long to take a serious look at getting my all time fav vehicle - a 110.
I feel like i've wasted decades driving company cars and latterly, luxury...