Driving a defender at the national speed limit is like reentering the earth atmosphere in apollo 13

@AapVanDieKaap

4 ай бұрын

The 2007+ models have sound deadening. It's actually not bad.

Completely spot on about everything. Easily the worst car I've ever driven, yet easily one of my favourites. Absolutely no logic 😂

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I know

@m__r1100

3 жыл бұрын

So true. I've driven a good few, and everyone had different foibles and feel. Yet each one puts a smile on my face. Even better, I've taken them off-road properly a few times. One of my kids best childhood memories is taking a 130 to the summit of the Scottish mountain behind our older house. Yet they are terrible. And I'd never own one. But they are fabulous.

@hansmercer728

3 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Matt in Norway these motors are revered as tough as the countries topography blooming hard. One of my neighbours has a silver ten year old model I asked him if he would sell it to me,his dog was near by he looked towards him and indicated that he might go sooner than the Kandy. You get the drift. Hope to be over to the old country soon as we head over the High Peaks we might see you at the garage, as long as the tier three controls allow. By the way is crumpet castle I mean Breaders C.C.and Hotel still up and running. Keep the good work and content up. Your Venlig kompis Norge John.

@DaciaProject

3 жыл бұрын

Almost like a Dacia Duster!

@jamesag7830

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaciaProject mate if you want to talk about that peice of... go somewhere else XD

These old defenders are already pulling the ‘new defenders’ out of ditches

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

I bet

@38MBH

3 жыл бұрын

most ridiculous thing I have heard today

@EinkOLED

3 жыл бұрын

KZreadr Fast lane car had their land rover defender break down after 300 miles.

@millomweb

3 жыл бұрын

@@EinkOLED That's 100 miles further than most people ;)

@dutchuncle3310

3 жыл бұрын

I really don’t get the way anyone would want to drive a 70 year old car design with poor performance no refinement whatsoever just because it will probably be able to drive down a muddy potholed country road. Any Toyota Land Cruiser will do that in considerably more comfort at a far better price.

Had a defender 110 with 300tdi engine. Bought it from somebody who was going to scrap it, spent a few weeks doing rust repairs and making it good mechanically. Then used it as my daily driver for 7 years and even drove it to Italy and back. Sold it and immediately regretted selling it.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

I bet you made a profit on it! Good stuff

@mylesmooney7505

3 жыл бұрын

Say if you were to pick one up now would cost you a few Bob .... my 1988 Land Rover 90 with a 300 Tdi R380 gear box , transfer box & rear axel from a disco is my daily drive ... was going to drive to Rimini this year in it only for the 🦠 bugger it next year hopefully 🙏..... truly they give you a giggle.... if you look after them , change all the oils gearbox, transfer box & diff oils regularly & wax oil the chase keep an eye on bushings eg your good to go anywhere!

@mylesmooney7505

3 жыл бұрын

I was going camping 🏕 with my daughter few years back , my starter motor was giving me a bit of jip but said I’ll get the trip out of it .... anyhow we were in the middle of no where off the west cost of Ireland I pulled over to look at the GPS , anyhow it cut out .... did the usual hammer 🔨 crack nothing .... looked at the connection to the starter lot of oil .... my daughter was saying dad how are you going to fix it ... she was ten ... give me a rag & that can of “ links “ WHAT .....she said ..... I was thinking 🤔 the alcohol in the links will clean the connection.... jump into the driver seat & turn the key ..... ahhhhhh music 🎶 to my ears to hear that 300 Tdi tick over ..... it’s something she always talks about.... memories...... 😆

@Udayana_Senanayake

3 жыл бұрын

Are you sure it wasn't a landcruicer...? I've never heard of a defender successfully completing a full journey. So un-British... lol 😊

You forgot to mention we give each other a little wave when pass another Land Rover 🤚

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes! The LR club

@jjjnout6778

3 жыл бұрын

Soooooo true lol

@mylesmooney7505

3 жыл бұрын

🤚

@EinkOLED

3 жыл бұрын

Wave at the roadside?

@453421abcdefg12345

3 жыл бұрын

That wave is true wherever you are in the world, the only other vehicle that gets that is the Morgan, which also sells for twice it's new price, it is because we love them !

We love our 90, it’s an event every time we drive it and it’s a part of the family. A true icon that everyone should drive at some point.

@MrCareer707

Жыл бұрын

Well said

I think your videos are honest, down to earth and totally with our interests in mind. I think you have made a customer of me and so I will be looking to visit from north of Scotland when we are allowed to post-covid and you having something in stock of interest. Thanks for your amazing manner and service. Legend!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@kizzyp2735

3 жыл бұрын

Needs to open up a branch in Kent !

Every time I go out in my 90 pick-up I wish that I had taken my Disco Sport instead. Yet by the time I get home in it I have a smile like The Cheshire Cat :) Love it.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes I can relate

They are just getting more trendy and iconic as the years go by,

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

They certainly are

@ricbrook7059

3 жыл бұрын

Only to people who've never run one.

@EinkOLED

3 жыл бұрын

And they're becoming a magnet for thieves.

@oddities-whatnot

3 жыл бұрын

@@EinkOLED and thats why id never buy one. They are affordable but can be stripped too easily. Too desirable for their own good now.

You owe me a new keyboard and monitor, they have coffee all over them from the Paula Radcliffe comment.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha sorry...

@millomweb

3 жыл бұрын

And there's another with fluid retention issues ;)

@leeallen7491

3 жыл бұрын

yep spat my coffee out as well at that comment

@johnwills9303

3 жыл бұрын

That just slipped in there out of the blue and I nearly spent my oral load lol

As soon as I saw that you had reviewed the defender in my feed I rubbed my hands together and got the popcorn ready! I must say it did not disappoint!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it

That guy is such a decent bloke. Keep going! Best Regards from Germany!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for watching!

@Pablo-bp3dq

3 жыл бұрын

Top fella 👍🏻

Man this was great! Makes me proud to drive my own Land Rover Defender Wolf

@jangjoubert6998

2 жыл бұрын

YOU ALSO HAVE ONE. Who would have thought

It's very amusing seeing switchgear that was fitted to BL stuff in the 70s still in use in 2005. Would still have one any day

I'm 22 and bought a 2013 110 when I was 19 here in Australia. I've since put 60k kms on it and I reckon I could easily sell it for the same amount that I bought it for. I've been offered more, but I'll never sell it. I love defenders

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you. Good choice

@guysmith3146

3 жыл бұрын

@Just Gofish Unkind comment. At 54 you should know better.

@032254855

3 жыл бұрын

brought my 2001 110 double cab for $25,000 nzd in late 2015 seen a couple sell for $36,000 -$43,000 nzd about a year ago will never sell mine though is my dream truck going to build it into a beast

@michaelmelnyk3993

3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap, Look at all the likes and replies. I bought it for myself. I saved alot of money and make good money for my age. Being able to afford $51,000 At 19 is crazy. I'm definitely lucky. I use it for work aswell. So in some ways it makes me money😁

@mbtech9791

3 жыл бұрын

Never sell it, you would regret it.

An icon that will never go out of style. Great video as usual. I find myself waiting for your latest videos with much anticipation, glad I discovered this channel. I had a V8 county 90 for a few years as a toy. Great machine, although a bit cramped. Sounded amazing with the centre box removed from the exhaust. Keep them coming.

Spot on review Matt. Glad you mentioned the security aspect. My father in law had 2 Defender 90's stolen in short succession. One even had his 2 dogs in it (the dogs were found safe and well) but the Defender was never recovered. The more security there is the better. Also, the V8 special edition Defender is rather nice (if you're not doing many miles).

I love how you’re so excited and lively for this one, partly because you genuinely have strong feelings for the car, and also because you have to fight the car(loud engine, uncomfortableness) to get your voice picked up be the camera. Also, Land Rover owe a lot of their success to the Defender, and the world is better off because of it’s continued existence.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah thanks!

You nailed that, learning to drive again is exactly what it feels like to drive and why its so fun

My sentiments exactly! I have a td5 90 as my only vehicle for the last 10 years. The thing I love about these is that it puts a smile on your face every time you take it out. Passengers laugh at the comedy windscreen wipers, washers and 'heater'. The noise, the squeaks, the draughts, the cold and damp. I love it, my dogs love it and it makes me 😊. What more could you possibly wish for?

This episode really had me chuckling, you keep getting better. I won’t be able to look at the central cubby box now without thinking it was screwed together by a granny!

I've had my 65 plate for just over 3 years and I LOVE it .🙌

Christ a few years ago you could’ve got one of those for a few grand, I wish I’d have bought one now, they really are appreciating.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you and me both

Quite possibly the most enjoyable car review I've seen in a long time, awesome!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

One of my favourite videos Matt and have watched many times. The TD5 is a tractor compared to the Puma's. My 2015 has only 17000 miles on the clock and I wonder why people put extra sound proofing in them. They will do 90 mph (if your brave enough) and can easily be used as a daily driver. I bought mine in 2016 and now the dealer price is worth £10000 more than I paid for it. I will keep mine for as long as I can still climb into it!

@andrewbaker7854

2 ай бұрын

Pumas have short life engines, nasty electronics with unreliable sensors, poor quality gearbox and transfer box and weak diffs.Yes they are faster, until they snap and quiter too.

Brilliant 'review' of the Land Rover - all so very true. Really accurate and amusing script you had there! Well done. As a long time Series One owner, I can relate to everything you said. Cheers. (Didn't realise I wasn't subscribed, now am).

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! Nice choice with a series 1. Cheers

always look forward to and enjoy the relaxed, informative and humorous content, am sure it won't be long before you get that much deserved plaque!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

"More space in the middle seat of a Ryanair flight" lol

@roofdownfun

3 жыл бұрын

Lol🤣🤣

Great video as always! Defender's were great to drive in terms of enjoyment but not experience . It's an addiction though as I was introduced via a 200tdi and now have Defender, Discovery 2 and about to buy a Range Rover Classic

Had a 03 TD5 90 pick up from 2012 to 2018. 3 seats in front for me and two young sons. No room for mrs 😉. God I still miss it.

Thanks for a brilliant review !! My brother has a 130 and it's great fun to drive. It's so multipurpose. They use it to take my nephews to school, to the supermarket, traveling around Australia and for work on his farm towing and carting things. Keep the amazing reviews coming and good luck getting 100,000 subscribers !!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

My grandpa had one. I've learned to drive on one of these. So many memories

On fire 🔥 Matt. Another great review with class comedy lines

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Nailed it - great review. The magic to me is they make every journey feel like a mission.

@matthewlewis2072

2 жыл бұрын

Which would be great...if it was 1951, not 2021

Loved the Christoper Columbus turning circle bit...proper chuckle there. Nice one Matt!

I drove a 110 td5 from Hampshire to Paris on holiday and loved every minute of it! And the amount of looks we got was unbelievable, Germans French and everyone in between. If I had room I would have one without question. Also it feels like it won't stop for anything,, seriously hardcore 💪🏻

I've been driving one every day for 30 years, have a 2002 crewcab at the moment, will never sell it. Everything you said is true, it's truly a love hate relationship 😁

@stephenpupe8553

3 жыл бұрын

Wives of defender owners are really considerate.... Competes on so many levels

Simply the best review yet

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Thanks for the morning laugh, I think this one is one of your best reviews so far, British dry humour at its absolute best.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

Best review yet. Drove one of these for a couple of years. Anything you said is spot on.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

A guy I know had a V8 version and he fitted Jaguar XJS front seats. It sounded great and I don't remember it feeling that uncomfortable being in the passenger seat.

Great video 😀 I agree 100% with everything you’ve said. My 110 TD5 is the worst truck I’ve ever owned in so many ways but I love it. Makes no sense but there it is 😜

Well done Matt, another great review and some funny one liners! Keep em coming.

Loving the witty banter, as usual. So funny and always accurate 😂

Classic car. Class Matt awesome review buddy awesome ✊👌👊 and spot on

My mate has 2 of them, a very old 110 thats been restored called Frank and a 90 he bought new in the last 18 months of manufacture. A very wise buy indeed!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he'll be sitting on a lot of money there with those two

The defining memory I have of being in my mate's defender was piling into a half metre deep puddle at 40mph and getting drenched as water flew in through the hole for the gearstick. one of the funniest moments of my life. Also had great fun going on offroad courses in it

Spot on review and amusing too. I didn’t realise i was from 75% category who hadn’t subscribed but seen all the vlogs. I have now subscribed.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This review is simply golden. Could hardly restrain myself from beating the floor out of laughter. Made my day Matt. Would it be worth it to buy an old beaten up defender and restore it?

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! It would definitely be worth it if you can find a decent one and the right price

Noisey, rattly, but as tough as old boots, sounds just like me grandad! Bless him 🙂

Got a Series 3 SWB earlier this year, absolutely love it! Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it :)

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Watch all your videos, they pop up on my main screen on KZread whenever you upload, didn't realise I wasn't subscribed until you mentioned it! Needless to say I am now subscribed. 100k should be in the bag by Christmas! Well done buddy!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! Cheers :)

95% of Land Rovers ever built are still on the road, the remaining 5 % have reached their destination 🤣🤣🤣

@ikkeennietjij

3 жыл бұрын

I thought that Landrover guy from Canada, with the racoon on his lap, stated this was nonsence, just a myth

@geoffreyshaw8856

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think you get the joke.

@beaufighter245

3 жыл бұрын

You want to drive into the desert then buy a land rover. But, if you want to drive out of the desert best buy a Nissan Patrol.

@geoffreyshaw8856

3 жыл бұрын

Hilux 100% . Defender has soul.

@hetrodoxly1203

3 жыл бұрын

@@beaufighter245 That's just not true, how many 50 year old Nissan Patrols do you see on the road, and there's the problem people judge defenders that were past the lifespan of all other cars on the road when they bought it, the defender in this video is 15 years old, what other vehicle would have a test drive done on it at that age, i had a TD5 new in 2000 and kept it for 10 years without any major problems, i biggest regret was selling it.

Dead cow reference, love it. Aha!

Another great review from Matt who has to be the most honest car reviewer on KZread , reckon my next car will be bought from High Peak Autos , well worth the journey from the South coast once we are allowed to travel again.

Cheers mate...love your reviews. This one goes a long way too.

Love this design. It's an absolute classic. Glad they made them up, until recently. Prices should hold up.

@MrCareer707

Жыл бұрын

Prices on these will keep rising. My Landy is 29 years old it's doubled in price since I bought it 12 years ago. Who needs an ISA

I once went up a mountain in the back of a Land Rover to see a bonfire being lit. It was the Queen's Silver Jubilee and a chain of them were lit across the country. As soon as you saw the preceding one you lit yours. I was ten. There were about eight of us in the back. I was squeezed up against my mum's pal. I thought she was beautiful. I could feel her thighs pressed against mine. Warm. Comfortable. The Land Rover rocked and thudded along the track. I stared into the blackness between my feet and wondered if she knew what I was thinking. Embarrassed in the darkness. Anyway to get back to this, the beauty of these things is proportional to how much shit and mud they're covered in. Valeted versions are just wrong!

Wonderful and perfectly accurate commentary. I'm an American. I drove Land Rovers, the Series vehicles, from 1964 to 1994. These vehicles will always be my favorite "car" to drive.

Another amazingly accurate review (and so humorous) Thanks What would we do without you!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

"If it doesn't leak oil, you better check your dipstick because it's probably dry." 👍😂

They're brilliant cars. Great review Matt!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

I’ve watched this video many times because it’s brilliant - so accurately hilarious in its descriptions of driving and appreciating a Defender. It was seeing Defenders lined up on a forecourt in Hayfield which first fuelled my intention to own one, so when we relocated south in 2009 I bought a TD5, and it’s been a member of the family ever since. There will be tears if it ever comes to selling.

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Your funniest review so far, and absolutely on the money with regards to the Defender. Keep up the most refreshing motoring reviews on KZread-and I've watched alot. Subscribed.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it. Thanks for subscribing

Love the look of these but they have gone up in value. Ended up going for a 300tdi discovery 1. I appreciate the extra refinement and still quite capable.

Hahaha. OMG I love your sense of humor. The part about the turning circle and Columbus was hilarious :)))

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@stevie007

3 жыл бұрын

I liked that one too🙌🙌🙌🙌

Top review Matt, so articulate, funny and richly watchable. Thank you. Still not put off🤣

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I enjoying this writing this one

Fantastic! I am new to High Peak YT videos but I must say that I really like them . Very informative, interesting and funny (the Paula Radcliffe comment was a belter!). Well done sir, please keep posting and yes, I have subscribed.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!

The Best car review on your channel ;)

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha Thanks! 😃

Legend has it that they were made to be uncomfortable on purpose so you kept the speed to a minimum when you went off road.

Been a defender owner for 12 years, its my daily driver, I have a '94 110 300tdi station wagon model, I always find watching these types of reviews entertaining, yes it leaks, in fact it doesn't it marks it's territory, yes they're noisy, most cars are take away the sound proofing, yes it breaks, but then again even newer cars breaks down, but the real gem of the Landy is that it can be fixed on the side of the road and with just a handful of tools, no computers, if your that way inclined no overly priced Garage Bills, for example last week I replaced 2 front calipers, 2 front vented Brake Disks and obviously brake pads, total cost under £300 and 4 hours of my time to complete the job, this has transformed the ride, yes it drives like an oil tanker in the open ocean and yes the Turning Circle is, well, doesn't exist unless your in a large Car Park, but how many cars do you know where the driver sees another Defender driver and immediately acknowledges his presence with a flash of his headlights or a wave??, Yes it's an icon, a British Classic that's been built on it's past, 70 years in production and they are still on the road, not many cars have that accolade, oh and it's not a car, it's a Landy or a Defender and you may be able to get away with calling it a truck, its not a car, certainly is not a Jeep (spit on the floor) like some have called mine, nothing Pi$$es me off more when someone refers it as a Cheap Jeep, I love my Defender always puts a smile on my face while driving, and it's still gets that 2nd look (stare) while it's passing some pedestrians.

@someguyO2W

7 ай бұрын

Okay. Loved this comment.

Thanks mate for that information and we would like to see you more regular. Thanks again.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Land rovers used to be known as tough. Now, they're only tough on your bank account.

@markrees2742

3 жыл бұрын

Modern LR are the worst to maintain. Old style defender are not too bad as lots of new and used parts around and lots of work you can do yourself.

depends how solid your fillings are in place,,,,enough said.

Another absolutely spot on review, outstanding and very enjoyable, thanks

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Absolutely nailed it, 👏 my td5 never fails to make me smile but man it’s fricking horrible to drive and unpractical but I just love it.

If your sadomasochistic you will like the defender.

@morkmorkster

3 жыл бұрын

*you're*

@bedstuyrover

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a sadist. I prefer to watch others drive it.

@snapdragogon69

3 жыл бұрын

It's a great excuse to tinker in the garage away from 'er indoors.

@roofdownfun

3 жыл бұрын

@@snapdragogon69 Good point and you definitely will be tinkering with the spanners owning one, but a lot of fun. 👍

Pissy Paula 😂😂 brilliant

I promissed myself I’ll never get interested in Defenders but now after everything that you said about it... I want to thank you for your contribution into me buying a Discovery. And this video is brilliant!!! I never driven or owned a Defender, but in a strange way I feel that you are 100 percent right. Also your snappy jokes and expressions about this British motoring icon, in this video especially, are top👌 best of luck and thank you for your videos!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Mad how expensive these are but they are unquestionably iconic. I admire how radical the new one is too, looks great imo!

"I thought about getting a Land Rover but I'm getting old so I wanted something a little more comfortable and quieter so I got a Massey Ferguson 135 instead" my friends comment when looking at my 90.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha very good

@norwegianminiranch

3 жыл бұрын

I was also thinking about getting a Defender, but since I already have a MF135, maybe I'm just sticking to it. 😂

I had to sit with my knees touching the steering wheel because the seat didn’t go back far enough. Same as yours the clutch was made from stones and the gearbox was made from lead. The heater decided to heat up after 20 miles to luke warm and didn’t get any warmer. The lights didn’t have bulbs they were candles. This was a 2013 model! I hated it really hated it but like yourself I loved it!! Never had that feeling about anything before.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thats right. It doesnt make sense

@millomweb

3 жыл бұрын

"I had to sit with my knees touching the steering wheel because the seat didn’t go back far enough." I never knew they had adjustable seats - other than the option of sitting on the cushion or not.

@mylesmooney7505

3 жыл бұрын

You can get a smaller steering wheel & remove the middle bulkhead to make more room for driver easy fix .. so many options for comfy seats , I used Alfa Romeo seats game changer / Saab / Volvo or RX7 seats are also popular... mine is a daisy drive... the most important thing with them is bushings & chase , bulkhead, rear crossmember, out riggers.... wax oil chase or go galvanised! If you have a well maintained on the hold their money! Like fine wine 🍷

This video sums up perfectly how I feel about the Defender. It's so bad and so good at the same time. We used to travel 2000 km every summer in a Defender without AC. I was twice stuck in a French traffic jam for over 6 hours in 40 °C and I still loved it. They had to amputate my left leg afterwards, though...

I've just bought my first! Wish me luck

@galuhrichata6148

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club, Brother...🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

@highdownmartin

3 жыл бұрын

As someone else quoted. “ landrover, been turning drivers into mechanics since 1948. “ There’s very little you won’t be able to do yourself mate. Enjoy!

@knoxi82

3 жыл бұрын

@@highdownmartin been driving it since Saturday past... loving it. Haven't been over 55mph, but smiling every mile lol

But ... two prominent cupholders. And no mention! I've only ever once been in the Defender (back seat). Never again. It's so ... so ... agricultural. Cheers, Matt!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha can’t believe I forgot the cup holders. Must have been busy trying to drive it

This is one of your best videos in my opinion. Well done Matt. Nice one

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

Another really informative review, keep up the great work!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

This car has aged well

We used the defender to pull the hi lux's out every time they got stuck the defender always got them out

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thats interesting to hear

The perfect review the one we all need!! Mod: Very precise for the average consumer that like the defi despite his off road capability! (Again very precise and accurate)

Love mine, easy to upgrade or improve yourself, love working on it and driving it, so much character.

Oh yeaaa. Great car.🙂👍

My old series 3 and my old mini are the only two cars I’ve ever owned that I was able to sell for the same money Inpiad for them having had good use out of them... cheapest cars I’ve ever owned 👍

Great review. I sold my Range Rover Sport and bought a 90. I love the thing and can comfortably say I have no regrets.

This is one of the best reviews you've made to date. The analogies, the info you put across, the way every single sentence rolled out of your mouth was perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed it and it's pretty much exactly the way I feel about them. I've never driven one (although I'd love to try one) but I know it'll be terrible and as a big guy, I'd be horribly uncomfortable. However, I really like them. Especially the 110 (I think it has more substance - but I like any car if I can have it with more material to it. That's why I got a 5 door Audi A3 and not the 3 door.)

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I prefer the A3 sportback to the 3 door too

When will you become the main star of Top Gear?

@onenoodles

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully never ... Matt reviews cars whereas Top Gear is just a tv aired stag night session with 3 children that happens to have some cars in the background. A tv show doing exactly these reviews, like this would be a winner for adults but probably bomb in this day and age.

@claudiurusu4432

3 жыл бұрын

@@onenoodles fair point.

IMO, this is the sort of vehicle that, if you had the space, you would leave in your garden/driveway under a tapr most of the year and just dig out when the weather is really bad. That said, I'd rather have a P38 Range Rover for that role.

@roofdownfun

3 жыл бұрын

I have a P38 and love it, but I'd love a Defender 90 if I can put a kidney on Ebay first 🤣🤣👍

Hi Matt. At 67 we were thinking, do we get something sensible or have one last Land Rover... You summed up everything we think about them and really made us laugh as well. They jusy make you smile like a kid! So, I think you've made up our minds for us: : )

Good honest review with some fun humour. I love my 2014 Defender 110 and it's my daily driver. It's extensively modified to make it more usable, engine tuned, sound proofed, bucket seats, upgraded springs, dampers and anti-roll bars. Loads more. Luckily it increases the value further! I can't explain it either but I'll never sell it. M3's, Porsche's, Lotus's etc all come and gone but the Defender stays.

Couldn’t afford to pay for a good Defender or lose my teeth rattling around in one, so bought the second best thing, a 2007 Freelander 2. Totally underrated and still seems to ooze a little of that Landy charm and classlessness - absolutely love it 😍