Hello all,
Great to meet everyone. I'm up in New England (Maine and Massachusetts) and had been planning for the last two years to order a restored 110 through a UK based group that I have developed a good relationship with over the past year. I love the idea of the history of the Defender, the fact that it is purpose-built, the looks and uniqueness...etc.
Last year when I read more about the Grenadier, I put a deposit down just in case......Well, yesterday I went and say one and did a full test-drive and now I'm stuck, because I really do like it. I ordered a well optioned Trialmaster in Magic Muchroom, and part of me thought after seeing one in the wild and driving it, I would scratch it off the list - but that didn't happen. While it lacks the history and vinatge character of the Defender (I'm a Veterinarian, so I always think James Herriot when I see one), it has a lot of the attributes I'm looking for....so It's tough.
I currently drive a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon unlimited and an Audi RS7 (I'd keep the Jeep because I do love it), so this would be a true additional car. Price would be about $98k for the Grenadier, the Resto would be about $30-$40k more if done the way I want it.
I know it SEEMS crazy to cross shop the two vehicles, but I just read a R&T article, and I guess it actually isn't that uncommon. Anyone else been in this position...and thoughts? I know I just need to decide, but thought I would share.
Regardless, it's wonderful to meet everyone and learn from you all - awesome forum and community,
Great to meet everyone. I'm up in New England (Maine and Massachusetts) and had been planning for the last two years to order a restored 110 through a UK based group that I have developed a good relationship with over the past year. I love the idea of the history of the Defender, the fact that it is purpose-built, the looks and uniqueness...etc.
Last year when I read more about the Grenadier, I put a deposit down just in case......Well, yesterday I went and say one and did a full test-drive and now I'm stuck, because I really do like it. I ordered a well optioned Trialmaster in Magic Muchroom, and part of me thought after seeing one in the wild and driving it, I would scratch it off the list - but that didn't happen. While it lacks the history and vinatge character of the Defender (I'm a Veterinarian, so I always think James Herriot when I see one), it has a lot of the attributes I'm looking for....so It's tough.
I currently drive a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon unlimited and an Audi RS7 (I'd keep the Jeep because I do love it), so this would be a true additional car. Price would be about $98k for the Grenadier, the Resto would be about $30-$40k more if done the way I want it.
I know it SEEMS crazy to cross shop the two vehicles, but I just read a R&T article, and I guess it actually isn't that uncommon. Anyone else been in this position...and thoughts? I know I just need to decide, but thought I would share.
Regardless, it's wonderful to meet everyone and learn from you all - awesome forum and community,