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I notice LesseW has no clue about current NEW car prices. None. Whatsoever.
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VX new 1.5m, for 200k get a old FJ to play with... anyone that spends 1.5m on a car has 200k spare... jut my 2cWMad Manny wrote:I notice LesseW has no clue about current NEW car prices. None. Whatsoever.
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Has any body on this forum driven the new Defender, taken it for a spin around the block or on a 4x4 track. The person who has done that is the persons comments I would like to have hear about. I have a funny suspicion when a fella spent time in the UK he did just that.
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I actually went to go check specs and pricing before I commented, as my initial was to get a Prado 3.0VX, I have always loved the Prado and I really like the lastest facelift, but when I compare the Prado VX price to the 200GX its a no brainer, for me I don't need so many of the fancy nice-to-haves like electric seats, I would, hands down get a 200GX, just the power outputs had me sold. The only downside I can see, is there are no diff locks... (and Toyota has the wrong engine code on the website)
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So Kurt should tell us what he really thinkstgwinduna wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:03 pmHas any body on this forum driven the new Defender, taken it for a spin around the block or on a 4x4 track. The person who has done that is the persons comments I would like to have hear about. I have a funny suspicion when a fella spent time in the UK he did just that.

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I wasn’t referring to your postLesseW wrote:New Prado 3.0 TX, better?KurtG wrote:Guys, you obviously cannot read or understand instructions. Maybe CoronaVirus reduces brain capacity as a side effect
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I didn’t see one Defender in the UK, have they been released anywhere yet?tgwinduna wrote:Has any body on this forum driven the new Defender, taken it for a spin around the block or on a 4x4 track. The person who has done that is the persons comments I would like to have hear about. I have a funny suspicion when a fella spent time in the UK he did just that.
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If I were to choose between a new Defender or a Land Cruiser 200GX then the choice is very simple: 200GX. I don’t care for fancy gimmicks and electronic what what or stylish good looks that your Jeep owning boyfriend will be jealous of. I just want a reliable, spacious long distance cruiser (no pun intended) that’s both comfortable and capable. Diff locks are also not necessary as I don’t go off-road anymore.
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Just to clarify, the LC 200 doesn't have diff locks, but it has HDC, Crawl Control & Active Traction Control (ATRC)...
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The 200 comes with Center Diff Lock and all the goodies mentioned by the mal man above.
I'll also take the 200 ( I've got one) above the rest.
I'll also take the 200 ( I've got one) above the rest.
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... I’d buy that entry level New Defender for R950k and then use the R500k balance to the budget ceiling to buy a mint condition
Defender Heritage or ...
a 100% refurb Series or Defender
by Owen Walton etc !!!!

Defender Heritage or ...
a 100% refurb Series or Defender
by Owen Walton etc !!!!







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The new Defender is just over priced
I will rather go for a V8 Diesel Cruiser 200
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... wasnt aware there was ‘ a new LC’ in the last 25 years ... though they still being churned out !
Will they remain street legal under inevitable stringent Millenial Emmission Standards ?
Will they remain street legal under inevitable stringent Millenial Emmission Standards ?
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