Landrover Defender - yay or nay!

Last activity 24 February 2013 by Longonot62

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sbahetyNew member21 February 2013 10:35:21

My husband and I are really keen to buy a Defender for Nairobi and safaris in EA. However, we have got mixed feedback from friends about the car. Does anyone own a Defender? What is your experience driving in Nairobi and outside? Yay or nay to a new Defender?

Thanks!

Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor24 February 2013 12:04:57

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Nay. Being British, I'd love to say yes, but they have a reputation for breaking down. Not something you want if you are travelling to remote places.

Land cruiser, or Nissan Patrol are probably better, on the whole - almost as good off road and a whole lot more reliable. We have a Toyota Hilux. 100% reliable and easily goes wherever we want it to.

sbahetyNew member24 February 2013 15:57:23

What about a brand new one imported from the UK?

Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor24 February 2013 17:32:37

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As a brand Landrover aren't known to be the most reliable. A shame really as they are excellent off toad.

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