Go easy on me - I haven't any previous with regard to the Defender so
> I don't know what the plus and minus points are.
>
> After owning a Freelander for over 3 years I think it's about time I
> considered getting a "real" 4x4. So I'm taking a look at the Defender
> range. There seems to be rather a lot of options to choose between! >
> Initial thoughts suggest maybe a County, either 90 or 110. Maybe
> someone could over their views on this model?
>
> My chugalong diesel Freelander has a top speed of about 95mph, give or
> take. Is that broadly similar to the Defender? Not that I want to
> travel at that speed, but I do prefer to use motorways and other roads
> at their legal speed limit - I'm not interested in buying a tractor
> which can only chug along at 50mph.
>
> Haven't discussed this with SWMBO yet, but when I've shown an interest
> in Defenders in the showroom previously she hasn't taken much
> interest. However she doesn't drive so this would be my new "toy" so > to speak.
>
> PoP
>
I'd consider the Defender 90 XS Td5 - I have one, mine's in Bonatti Grey, and it's pretty darn good. I've had no problems so far.
daniel