pjb
Member Since: 05 Jun 2007
Location: Sunny Oxon
Posts: 308
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I came from a 2013 Defender 90 to a 2014 D4 Commercial
I loved the defender BUT as an everyday drive I just missed the comfort & convenience of a modern car.
Read the sister defender forum, lots of people on there use them everyday & drive big mileages.
An auto defender is okay provided you do not want to go over 70mph as they are I think a 4 speed auto as opposed to 7 ? speed in the Disco 4.
I would hire a defender for a few days, so you know what the base car is like, fancy leather & trim does not change the narrow cabin width and the often clanking drive train.
Defenders have their fair share of problems as well.
Good luck what ever you decide  Previously those that have a special place in my heart
BV55YZD G4 RRS
BP52GJE G4 110
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 20th Jan 2015 3:54 pm |
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GoBeyond
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: Eddleston
Posts: 858
  
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Must admit that I had a shot of a 2007 black twisted Defender 90 a few weeks back.
It was superb
However it did rattle like a Defender .........
Totally impractical for me, but would be an excellent toy (if I had the extortionate amounts of money required !)
Was more than happy to hand it back, but it did look and sound good ! There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.
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| 20th Jan 2015 6:24 pm |
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Tomcat 106
Member Since: 28 Aug 2010
Location: Essex....just
Posts: 160
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I think all the specced up Defenders look great. Unfortunately so do the thieving scum. The noise and lack of elbow room and wearing my shin out on the handbrake lever I could all live with but not being able to park it anywhere without worrying to death it would still be there the next morning means that a 110double cab will stay a dream. Too many people I know have had them taken off their drives in places that most would consider low risk.
If I need the authentic experience I'll go and swing the handle on the series 1...........and then go back to my heated leather armchair on wheels.
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| 20th Jan 2015 9:30 pm |
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alastaid
Member Since: 31 May 2011
Location: York
Posts: 93
 
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I have had my D4 for 4 years now and love it, bought a specced up Defender 90 (late model) a year ago, so I am lucky to have both, as many have said before, if the journey is more than 20 mins then its the D4, the Defender is great fun to nip around for short journeys and rough stuff, but if you have to drive it for long journeys regularly, and you are used to a D4, then the fun will wear off.
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| 20th Jan 2015 9:47 pm |
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Mark Hope
Member Since: 13 Mar 2011
Location: Scotland
Posts: 155
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Thank u all for ur advice it's been very help full in making me decide  I think I am going to stick with my disco and enjoy it 
Thank u all once again
Mark I hate it when people see me at the supermarket and they're like 'Hey, what are you doing here?' I tell them 'You know.. hunting elephants.' -
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| 21st Jan 2015 9:38 pm |
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Charles
Member Since: 09 Jun 2009
Location: Luxembourg/Dudelange
Posts: 85
 
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Quote:disco swap to a twisted defender
hello all
I need a little help I am thinking of changing my 2014 discovery 4 for a twisted 110 defender I don't know if I should or is it a bad idea, the spec am looking at is
2015 110 xs wagon
full sound deadening
automatic conversion
Recaro's in leather
cruise control
suspensions upgrade
that's about it for now, my question is has any one bought a twisted car are they any good. I am a massive defender fan but don't know if I can live with out the amazing discovery4
thanks for any help
Mark
Hi
Had the same thoughts
But all the comments above helped me
For now 
Regards
Charles
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| 23rd Jan 2015 1:55 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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Aside from get through narrower lanes, I don't think there's anything a Defender can do that a D3 couldn't... is there?
If you wanted to remove complexity you could go for a coiler base model with manual transmission.
It'd be cheap to buy, miles more comfy, lots of mods available and as long as you're not precious with it just as much fun and practicality (actually more)
I've been considering a 2nd car for the everyday family stuff to then potentially modify the D3 so it'll be the fun family car, vinyl a fun colour, black pack, spotlights, chunky tyres, leather seats all covered, turn it in to to real do anything car and have something on the drive to cater for the "smart"/Classy work.
At the moment my D3 in buck blue does everything (impressively) but I do worry about ruining it. MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
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| 23rd Jan 2015 2:39 pm |
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G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2050
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I sold my D3 as I did not want to ruin it as we have some building work that we are undertaking so kept the D2 for that...I had a 110 and never really worried about that aspect.
Why not get a D3 AND a 110 .. go for ones that are a few years older... the Best of Both Worlds! 1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
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| 23rd Jan 2015 4:07 pm |
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JMack
Member Since: 02 Aug 2014
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 1517
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saufboy wrote:Friend of mine has just bought a new defender, he says that as they are being discontinued they will shoot up in value next year..!
You're not joking! 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defen...258b0b6375
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| 23rd Jan 2015 5:36 pm |
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therealboss
Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Co Carlow
Posts: 1958
 
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Short trips in a Defender, no problem, 1000 mile trips and you will regret getting rid of the D4, it will drive you mad.
Stick with the D4, its a no brainer. Dale
Mods to date.
D4 Rear Lights
Xenon Lights fitted & De-Tangoed
RAI, V8 Brake Upgrade, AMK Compressor
Beanie Grill
ProSpeed Roof Rack & Ladder
ProSpeed Tree/Rock Sliders
Disco3.co.uk Orange Sticker
ATR's Fitted
Club Blackvue
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| 23rd Jan 2015 6:29 pm |
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JDL110
Member Since: 20 Jan 2015
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 9
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| Re: disco swap to a twisted defender |
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Mark Hope wrote:hello all
I need a little help I am thinking of changing my 2014 discovery 4 for a twisted 110 defender I don't know if I should or is it a bad idea, the spec am looking at is
2015 110 xs wagon
full sound deadening
automatic conversion
Recaro's in leather
cruise control
suspensions upgrade
that's about it for now, my question is has any one bought a twisted car are they any good. I am a massive defender fan but don't know if I can live with out the amazing discovery4
thanks for any help
Mark
Hi Mark,
I wouldn't give up your Disc 4 for a 110 Defender they are completely different Vehicles. Try and get hold of a demo 110 Defender to try out before you buy one to make sure it is what you want.
I have a 2012 110 Defender and have just brought a 2012 Disc 4 Commercial basic model even the basic Disco is a dream to drive compared to my Defender.
Best regards
Jim
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| 24th Jan 2015 12:59 pm |
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Mark Hope
Member Since: 13 Mar 2011
Location: Scotland
Posts: 155
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Thank u all for ur points they are very helpfully in reminding me how much I don't miss my old 90. I defiantly won't be changing now thank u Jim I hate it when people see me at the supermarket and they're like 'Hey, what are you doing here?' I tell them 'You know.. hunting elephants.' -
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| 24th Jan 2015 2:47 pm |
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MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
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Good choice
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| 24th Jan 2015 2:52 pm |
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