chrisroberson99 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I thought it would be a nice idea to see members other, non Ford cars. So if you have any, it would be great to see them! I'll start off, my dad bought this today; I'm looking forward to picking it up next weekend with him! Chris :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianb Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Holy smokes a brandy new landy... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks, it's actaully quote refined! Not a patch on the Range Rover, but then it's not meant to be! My dad ordered a new Range Rover as well, don't know what has gotten into him! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianb Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 My dad ordered a new Range Rover as well, don't know what has gotten into him! Lol An abundance of pennies perhaps? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy45 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks, it's actually quote refined! Refined isn't a word that's used very often where a Defender is involved. Better late than never :P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 An abundance of pennies perhaps? No they've always been there, it's just that he's finally deciding to spend them! And by refined, I meant better than a tractor, lol. In all honesty it wasn't that bad, the seats were quite comfy and they're even heated! :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dales Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 That's the last of the Defenders is it not ? Landrover either have or will be stopping making the Defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 "In October 2013 Land Rover announced that production would end in December 2015, after a continuous run of 67 years." Looks like they can't make it meet modern standards to continue production, but apparently are working on a spiritual successor which does from what I have read... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I had my old Cee'd and that was an awesome car! http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/gallery/album/587-jeebos-ceed/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Yes 2015 is the last year of production. They don't even have airbags! Nice Cee'd Jeebs! What happened to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 It got too small for the family. I loved it, and had a thread on it, it was basically a Focus for less money. Handled brilliantly, economy was fairly good (just not enough for me doing all the motorway miles!) But it depreciated like no ones business. I sold it for £3k when it was 3 years old (4 years warranty still on it!) but I bought it one year prior for £10k! Anyway, basically the boot was too small for a double buggy and any shopping, and when we had any larger items it just didnt work as a suitable family car (or at least for us) so I traded it in for the CMAX. If I had the estate version, I would have still had that car (or at least in diesel form!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Ahh I see, looks like s nice car though!Would any of you like to clean this? It takes me ages!Bit bigger than a Fiesta! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Yeah it's a great alternative to the focus but with the mk3 out now it's higher priced 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianb Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I love the defenders... Shame they're so pricey..:( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Yeah they are but values are predicted to hold and even go up! It's the last year to get a brand new one so it was about time one was added to the fleet! My dad is planning to keep this for a long time, where as he usally changes the Range Rover every 2 years or so. (Will be doing it every year as values are holding really well at the moment) Also, the Defender will stop my dad transporting crap around in the Range Rover and getting it muddy, so I'm happy! Roll on Saturday! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianb Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 They're a good vehicle that's for sure. My dad had a defender (not too old but don't know the year) had a lot of plastic panels actually (or maybe I dreamt that...) he had the chassis galvanised so it'll last forever there, problem with them; as you said, is that there isn't a lot of cash spent on comfort.. Comfy enough but not 'modern comfy'... Built to be used as a work horse - or by the queen.. Actually there's a thought (not the queen), I wonder what the British forces will use, I thought they used landys, I know the armour on them is crap, but I wonder if they'll go for the new types or whether they'll end up using a 'Kia' or something Sent via carrier pigeon using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Here's what I drive every day. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I had my old Cee'd and that was an awesome car! http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/gallery/album/587-jeebos-ceed/ Ah the C apostrophe d no less. I'll be throwing one around the top gear track later this year thanks to the pressy my daughter got me for Christmas Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hope you enjoy! I have driven at Dunsfold as its only 6 miles away from me. Albeit not really on the actual track and in a Kia Rio. :P Great fun and hope you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Ah yes, the 'Ceed, C'eed, Ce'ed, Cee'd, or Ceed' Dont get me wrong its no racecar, but as far as a moderate family car is concerned, its a very good motor, and I still rank it very well in terms of handling when compared to the MK2/MK2.5 Focus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianb Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Here's what I drive every day. :) Wouldn't mind one of those, I'd turn it into a beast of a camper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B13 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I saw this sweet little thing at The London Classic Car Show recently and fell unashamedly and deeply in love with it!! It's a Fiat I'veforgottenit'sname... :D Sent from Ye Olde iPadde using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Wouldn't mind one of those, I'd turn it into a beast of a camper! It is a nice drive and comfy.....bit low when going off road, as Mercedes decided to lower them 30mm on the latest model. :( The next van they brought, they got the -30mm deleted and keeper springs on the back. And it's 100mm higher than mine (floor to top of wheel arch)! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackFST Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thought I see what u lot think of my last car 205 rallye 106 gti turbo engine Magnesium alloys T16 graphics Was about 240bhp Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard150 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 pictures of my two bikes hope you like but ive now make the hornet into a street fighter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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