That would not have happened if BMW still owned land rover now ford gotta get a different segment by using cross platforms for there vehicles. Would rather see defender return.
Why don't they bring the defender back to N. America instead of developing this;
Part of the issue the current version of the defender that is being sold around the world doesn't meet US DOT safety compliance. And the amount of money to bring it in to current US DOT safety compliance along with emission and fuel consumption EPA guidelines is way too much money for a niche vehicle like the defender. This is the same reason we can't get the cool Land Cruiser 70's that are still sold in other parts of the world.
I love the defender but the cost to retrofit is way to high for most people when they can get a FJ/Jeep/ or even H3 for 10 to 15 grand less new then the LR would cost.
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Rig
Black Diamond M/T,Custom XM Inno mount ,Bandi antenna mount/ Yaesu FT-7800r, 4 Piece Budbuilt Skids(still need the gas tank skid), OME 886/895, All-Pro upper and lower links, Procomp 7089, Procomp Extreme M/T's, Project Overkill rails,
Americans only want cushy 4wd's that are good for bumping parking curbs and driving in the snow to go skiing. Haven't you been paying attention? All of our 4wd's are being diluted to this.
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Inchworm Gear E-Locker Guard
It would be great if I had a clue, but let's face it, that's just not gonna happen.
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Mods:
Dirt in fine grooves of tires.
Dirt on floor
Dirt on seats
Lots of polish on painted surfaces
Dog in back seat.
Anco winter wipers 1 16" and 2 custom trimmed 15"
A-Trac switch
Wolo BAD BOY horn
K&N drop in filter
Stant Locking gas cap
Vent shades
Spare key in wallet. (The only place to put it)
Linear Mode
