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Landrover Defender 90 vs Landcruiser 90?
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Dieseldragon
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After spending all morning changing all the oils in my lc90 (both diffs, both gearboxes, engine, then did the coolant for good measure) I got to have a good look underneath.
I found a couple of things slightly seeping. Main gearbox and a bit on the engine. No big dirty greased up messes.
(2001 d4d. 142000kms lived in Spain all its life)
After that, my dad (in his 70's) asked me to look under his td5 defender, as he was told he had a diesel leak at the ITV. I've never seen so many leaks. Everything is seaping and covered in sludgy crud!
(2004, one owner 118000kms, lived in Spain all its life)
So, no comparison really
I found a couple of things slightly seeping. Main gearbox and a bit on the engine. No big dirty greased up messes.
(2001 d4d. 142000kms lived in Spain all its life)
After that, my dad (in his 70's) asked me to look under his td5 defender, as he was told he had a diesel leak at the ITV. I've never seen so many leaks. Everything is seaping and covered in sludgy crud!
(2004, one owner 118000kms, lived in Spain all its life)
So, no comparison really
SafariTecPeter
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Hello All!
I would like to kick in too.
Yes I have had both Land Rover 90 & 110 & the later Defender 90 & 110. Also the post `07 PUMA models, that one in terms of HEVAC cannot compare with previouse models. The do get both HOT & COLD on drivers demand.
I hav also had among others a LC90.
The closest Land Rover to a LC90 of the same era would be the Discovery 1 & 2. Both in terms of Interior, Space & Power.
The 90/110 & later the upgraded Defender would be more comparable with LC J7 HD-versions.
So comparing birds & fish is abit...... hmmm
I agree totally with regards to towing trailer. I tow alot & I find the long wheels base to be great with heavy loads. I have towed quite alot & heavy loads with a 2013 Defender 110 LXV (luxury Pack).
With an power upgrade the thing runs very neat, including when towing.
As far as both running & servicing costs; They are right up there with original Toyo prices.
I have wrenched enough on the later Ford engines, 2.4&2.2 to have an "informed" opinion
The LR 90 is different in many ways. Towing with it I find very scary...
The LR90 is conveniently short both offroad & when parking. I always wanted one & after having had one for abt 10 Month, it went. They are also less stabile on icy roads....
If I was to have one again, it would have to be a play-thing Even bone stock original the perform GOOD offroad. As said above, I would prefer the 300Tdi for its simplicity & the running costs.
The Td5 is a mix between mechanical & Electro. Which does present some challenges even if the electrics are overseable. The cracking heads & pissing injectors we also know from Toyo`s so lets be honest; Nothing lasts forever & anything can be broken.
Both LR & LC rust! Some more than others. Parts for the LR are affordable. Repairing f.i. the frame on a LC is way more work than on a LR. Aything can be unbolted from a LR.... with the benefis & challenges that that presents. Where a LR may break a halfshaft, the LC axle casing will rot to bits....
My personal favorite (R that is) would be a LR90 V8 (have had 1) OR a 300Tdi as a fun vehicle. Daily runner, not towing. If it was to be my only vehicle, It would have to be a post `07 PUMA model. At least it heats up.
Apart from that I cherish my Range Rover Classic. A car that in many many ways is pretty similar to the LC90 when looking at space, size etc. BTW the frame is the same as on a Discovery1.
I have had a KZJ95 & I have towed with it. It runs fine. There is no huge power available & with a stickshift one needs to work it. The interior is hmmm, space inside is okay. Boot probably smaller than a LR90.
I am no huge fan of brand slaying as every brand has its pros & cons.... I did want to share as I have been in owning both LC & LR. It is not all Black or White sometimes
Yes, I will invest in a Cruiser pretty soon for myself
& the SWMBO is wanting a LC too
I would like to kick in too.
Yes I have had both Land Rover 90 & 110 & the later Defender 90 & 110. Also the post `07 PUMA models, that one in terms of HEVAC cannot compare with previouse models. The do get both HOT & COLD on drivers demand.
I hav also had among others a LC90.
The closest Land Rover to a LC90 of the same era would be the Discovery 1 & 2. Both in terms of Interior, Space & Power.
The 90/110 & later the upgraded Defender would be more comparable with LC J7 HD-versions.
So comparing birds & fish is abit...... hmmm
I agree totally with regards to towing trailer. I tow alot & I find the long wheels base to be great with heavy loads. I have towed quite alot & heavy loads with a 2013 Defender 110 LXV (luxury Pack).
With an power upgrade the thing runs very neat, including when towing.
As far as both running & servicing costs; They are right up there with original Toyo prices.
I have wrenched enough on the later Ford engines, 2.4&2.2 to have an "informed" opinion
The LR 90 is different in many ways. Towing with it I find very scary...
The LR90 is conveniently short both offroad & when parking. I always wanted one & after having had one for abt 10 Month, it went. They are also less stabile on icy roads....
If I was to have one again, it would have to be a play-thing Even bone stock original the perform GOOD offroad. As said above, I would prefer the 300Tdi for its simplicity & the running costs.
The Td5 is a mix between mechanical & Electro. Which does present some challenges even if the electrics are overseable. The cracking heads & pissing injectors we also know from Toyo`s so lets be honest; Nothing lasts forever & anything can be broken.
Both LR & LC rust! Some more than others. Parts for the LR are affordable. Repairing f.i. the frame on a LC is way more work than on a LR. Aything can be unbolted from a LR.... with the benefis & challenges that that presents. Where a LR may break a halfshaft, the LC axle casing will rot to bits....
My personal favorite (R that is) would be a LR90 V8 (have had 1) OR a 300Tdi as a fun vehicle. Daily runner, not towing. If it was to be my only vehicle, It would have to be a post `07 PUMA model. At least it heats up.
Apart from that I cherish my Range Rover Classic. A car that in many many ways is pretty similar to the LC90 when looking at space, size etc. BTW the frame is the same as on a Discovery1.
I have had a KZJ95 & I have towed with it. It runs fine. There is no huge power available & with a stickshift one needs to work it. The interior is hmmm, space inside is okay. Boot probably smaller than a LR90.
I am no huge fan of brand slaying as every brand has its pros & cons.... I did want to share as I have been in owning both LC & LR. It is not all Black or White sometimes
Yes, I will invest in a Cruiser pretty soon for myself
& the SWMBO is wanting a LC too
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