zd3.0 Patrol or New Defender - Land Rovers Only

jiataowill · 08-23-2008, 05:54 AM

Thinking of buying a real 4WD, it is really hard to make a disision between Patrol and Defender, any suggestions fellas?

TerryS · 08-23-2008, 06:32 AM

Don't you feel just a tiny bit silly coming into a Land Rover Enthusiast site and asking a question like that? Given that most of the 13000+ members are in the US, we've had no exposure to the new Defenders, or Nissan Patrols either, other than what we see in the media. Still, I suspect we might be somewhat jaded.

jiataowill · 08-23-2008, 06:55 AM

I m sorry, I thought this is an Ozi website, I didnt reallize it is in the states, and I really didnt no u have no idea about the 2 cars above, I m sorry, I m really sorry, this is landy forum, and it s ur forum, I quit.

TerryS · 08-23-2008, 11:24 AM

Don't go away, That's not the sporting thing to do. Stay, and enjoy our obviously biased opinions about Land Rovers. There are a few SA forums and Aussie ones too, where you'll get more valuable (head, not heart) comments. I personally exemplify the owner living with the classic Love/hate relationship with his Defender, but not dumb enuf not to know the Nissan Patrol is an exceptionally good truck with a huge following (I'ts a Land Rover wannabe, how can you hate that?)

Rovin4life · 08-26-2008, 07:00 PM

Patrol, those arent bad. Parts are easier to get. And arb bumpers arent to expensive. I know even if its a diesel parts can be upgraded from previous model years.

personally I like the patrol better for its engine and torque but the defender is nicer in that parts are the same for the same up to 08 so getting parts and upgrades will be easier on the wallet since they are all the same. But engine parts will be more expensive since they have to be shipped from the UK.

Jupiter Rover · 08-26-2008, 07:18 PM

Why does every other country have awesome 4x4s except the US.. I just check out that Patrol for the first time. That is a cool 4x4.
If only the US demand was for off road vehicles instead of mini vans and hybrids......

XtremeMarine · 08-27-2008, 08:46 AM

Be careful; Pete. You're about to see even less true 4x4's on the showroom floors, over the next 5 years. You think our choices are bad now, just wait.

Jupiter Rover · 08-27-2008, 10:08 AM

Hey Daniel the "rednecks" from the 4x4 club are going to corbett Sunday if you want to go. I'm going to.

Rovin4life · 08-28-2008, 04:50 PM

its safety and The fact americans have trucks. Plus, have you seen the roads in Australia? They suck. many of them aren't even paved.

plus its a long way between petrol and diesel stations. You need everything you get.

but the offroaders are becoming less and less. people prefer caravaning or going to a resort.

Dutchgit · 08-29-2008, 01:21 AM

If I would follow my brain I'd buy a Nissan.
Glad I follow my heart instead.

That's why I'm driving something that leaks/is temperamental/rusts/isn't very ergonomical and I'm happily married as well.

Jupiter Rover · 08-29-2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchgit

That's why I married someone that leaks/is temperamental/rusts/isn't very ergonomical....

Fixed it!

no offense to Your wife, Just a joke to woman in general.

Dutchgit · 08-29-2008, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jupiter Rover

Fixed it!

no offense to Your wife, Just a joke to woman in general.

Oh but she is ergonomical alright ! All the right bits at the right places and in the right sizes as well !

And she doesn't rust either !

08-23-2008, 05:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
jiataowill Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Gallery: 0	zd3.0 Patrol or New Defender Thinking of buying a real 4WD, it is really hard to make a disision between Patrol and Defender, any suggestions fellas?

08-26-2008, 07:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,884 Gallery: 0	Patrol, those arent bad. Parts are easier to get. And arb bumpers arent to expensive. I know even if its a diesel parts can be upgraded from previous model years. personally I like the patrol better for its engine and torque but the defender is nicer in that parts are the same for the same up to 08 so getting parts and upgrades will be easier on the wallet since they are all the same. But engine parts will be more expensive since they have to be shipped from the UK. __________________ I work on Rovers. Got a question just ask.

08-26-2008, 07:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	Why does every other country have awesome 4x4s except the US.. I just check out that Patrol for the first time. That is a cool 4x4. If only the US demand was for off road vehicles instead of mini vans and hybrids...... __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

08-27-2008, 08:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,590 Gallery: 0	Be careful; Pete. You're about to see even less true 4x4's on the showroom floors, over the next 5 years. You think our choices are bad now, just wait. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

08-27-2008, 10:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	Hey Daniel the "rednecks" from the 4x4 club are going to corbett Sunday if you want to go. I'm going to. __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

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08-23-2008, 06:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
TerryS Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bloomfield, CT If I died today, I lived there all my life. Posts: 2,235 Gallery: 0	Don't you feel just a tiny bit silly coming into a Land Rover Enthusiast site and asking a question like that? Given that most of the 13000+ members are in the US, we've had no exposure to the new Defenders, or Nissan Patrols either, other than what we see in the media. Still, I suspect we might be somewhat jaded.

08-23-2008, 06:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
jiataowill Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Gallery: 0	I m sorry, I thought this is an Ozi website, I didnt reallize it is in the states, and I really didnt no u have no idea about the 2 cars above, I m sorry, I m really sorry, this is landy forum, and it s ur forum, I quit.

08-23-2008, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
TerryS Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bloomfield, CT If I died today, I lived there all my life. Posts: 2,235 Gallery: 0	Don't go away, That's not the sporting thing to do. Stay, and enjoy our obviously biased opinions about Land Rovers. There are a few SA forums and Aussie ones too, where you'll get more valuable (head, not heart) comments. I personally exemplify the owner living with the classic Love/hate relationship with his Defender, but not dumb enuf not to know the Nissan Patrol is an exceptionally good truck with a huge following (I'ts a Land Rover wannabe, how can you hate that?)

08-28-2008, 04:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,884 Gallery: 0	its safety and The fact americans have trucks. Plus, have you seen the roads in Australia? They suck. many of them aren't even paved. plus its a long way between petrol and diesel stations. You need everything you get. but the offroaders are becoming less and less. people prefer caravaning or going to a resort. __________________ I work on Rovers. Got a question just ask.

08-29-2008, 01:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dutchgit Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 102 Gallery: 0	If I would follow my brain I'd buy a Nissan. Glad I follow my heart instead. That's why I'm driving something that leaks/is temperamental/rusts/isn't very ergonomical and I'm happily married as well. __________________ Nothing is sure but death and taxes.

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