Land Rover Defender 90 - After 6 months is it staying ?

Summary

In this video, the host reflects on his 6-month experience with the Land Rover Defender 90 75th Anniversary Edition. He discusses the vehicle's standout features, including its powerful diesel engine and Adventure Pack, while also addressing minor issues like cleaning challenges and limited rear door access. Despite some drawbacks, he remains a fan, highlighting the Defender's reliability and comfort on long journeys. The host also notes the car's current market value, making it an increasingly attractive option.

Takeaways

• 🚗 The Land Rover Defender 90 75th Anniversary Edition has been a beloved car for the owner after 6 months of use.
• 🌟 The standout feature of the car is its D300 straight 6 3L turbocharged Diesel engine, which is described as silky smooth and powerful.
• 🎨 The Grasmere green metallic paint and color-coded wheels are a point of debate, but the owner loves the car's appearance.
• 🧼 Cleaning the car, especially the pan roof, can be challenging due to its size.
• 🏞️ The Adventure Pack, including the roof rack and side appendages, is loved for its aesthetics but noted for creating road noise.
• 🚪 The lack of rear doors on the 90 model has become a point of inconvenience for the owner over time.
• 📦 Despite having less boot space compared to the 110 or 130 models, the 90's boot space has been sufficient for the owner's needs.
• 🚙 The car's height and width can pose challenges when entering underground car parks or fitting into standard parking spaces.
• 🛣️ The Defender offers a comfortable and secure driving experience, even on bad road conditions.
• 🌐 The start-stop function can be aggressive, and the car can be loud at highway speeds, especially with the roof rack installed.
• 💰 The car has remained reliable with no mechanical issues, and the market has made it more affordable over time.

Q & A

How long has the presenter had the Land Rover Defender 90 75th anniversary edition?

The presenter has had the Land Rover Defender 90 75th anniversary edition for 6 months.

What is the presenter's opinion on the car's exterior design?

The presenter absolutely loves the exterior design of the car, particularly the Grasmere green metallic paint and the color-coded wheels.

What engine does the Land Rover Defender 90 have?

The Land Rover Defender 90 is equipped with a D300 straight 6 3L turbocharged Diesel engine with 300 horsepower.

What is the presenter's view on diesel engines in the context of this car?

The presenter loves the diesel engine, praising its smoothness, power, and performance, despite acknowledging that diesels are not as popular as they once were.

What is the Adventure Pack and why does the presenter like it?

The Adventure Pack includes a roof rack, gear carrier, and ladder. The presenter likes it because it enhances the car's appearance, making it look more extreme and cool.

Why does the presenter consider side steps a must-have for the Defender 90?

The presenter considers side steps essential because they make ingress and egress easier due to the car's height and contribute to the car's overall aesthetic.

What is the impact of the car's height on its usability?

The car's height can be a problem when entering underground car parks with height restrictions, as the car is just over 1.93 meters tall with the roof rack.

Why does the presenter sometimes wish for a set of rear doors on the Defender 90?

The presenter wishes for rear doors because accessing the back seats is cumbersome, requiring the front seat to be moved forward and then climbing into the back.

How does the car perform in terms of fuel efficiency?

The car's fuel efficiency is around 26 miles to the gallon, which the presenter considers reasonable given that much of the driving has been short journeys where diesels are less efficient.

What are the presenter's thoughts on the car's driving dynamics?

The presenter loves driving the Defender 90, finding it secure, comfortable, and capable on both short and long journeys, especially given the current poor road conditions in the UK.

What minor issues has the presenter experienced with the car?

The presenter has experienced a slightly aggressive start-stop function, wind noise at motorway speeds, and a slow puncture, but no major mechanical issues.