Chicken Drumstick Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Thought it would be interesting to gauge what type of Grenadier body config appeals the most. Personally I think the Station Wagon looks brilliant. But I think I'd actually be temped by the practicality of a double cab pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I think pick-ups and vans will be required anyway to max out the commercial interest👷♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 To me, the thing that matters most is what taxation-class it falls into. 'Cars' worth over £40K get stung with swingeing VED for the first few years; they're also subject to CO2-emissions-based VED thereafter. Vans/Commercials don't get hit by the first-years luxury-tax and pay a fixed VED irrespective of the CO2 emissions. This can make a difference of at least £4K to the running-costs in the first four years! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy _1 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I would love one but for what I used my defender for mud , tipping trailers moving cars , going fishing. Ect . I could not afford 40 k for a car . My 30 year old 90 does fine but I would not say no to one for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 110 SW, by far the most practical of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 33 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: 110 SW, by far the most practical of them Wheel base is an inch too long. 109 SW is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 25 minutes ago, Gazzar said: Wheel base is an inch too long. 109 SW is better. Obviously, but the INEOS I am on about Which may or may not be 110", but you get my drift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy996 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I'd like a modern 110SW, so the currently announced vehicle would do me, but the taxation class would be of interest. In my ideal world, I'd like it to be a commercial vehicle, so the VED is calculated differently. I can live with any speed restrictions; I have little sports cars if I want to go fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Either the station wagon type body or a longer wheelbase pickup like a 130 HCPU for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xychix Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 exactly the latter, for parts of europe we need an 'easy modifyable bed length' or even chassis extension to register it as 'commercial;'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I'd like a crew cab pick up, or a Commercial SW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Commercial SW for me too, whatever wheelbase the 110 equivalent is (looks longer, with the wheels near the corners). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrover17H Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) If I was to buy it'd be a 109/110 SW, but I won't be buying any. Which rather brings me round to my point. I wonder who will buy the things... it won't be trad-LR owners like myself, or those running the bulk of coilers now. It won't enter the 'pram' market on price or spec. Yet it seems they're making a vehicle for me - simple, or simpler anyway. Modern 4x4 are sold in the mum-wagon mode. If you really want a 4x4 mum-wagon, 'come-shopping-trolley', the market's full of them. Commercial users are catered for by a heap of cheaper Jap alternatives. I can't see the wallet-chavtastic running these either. They take one of LR's prams and spatter it with shonk. The market for new 4x4 divides as: 1) Commercial user running Jap offerings 2) Prams at varying price points. 3) Wallet-chavs looking for drug-dealer cool? Who's left? The Grenadier is akin to the Santana PS10, in that it was a 109/110 look-a-like. The PS10 didn't sell, yet in some ways it was a better vehicle. Trad. owners will tell you LR should stay 1968 simple, but that doesn't sell vehicles. The bloke that 'says' he wants it fix-at-the-side-of-the-road-rugged is a blow-hard, and isn't going to buy a 'Grenny' anyway. Forget which body-shape; the real question is, how many here, will actually buy one? Edited September 15, 2020 by Landrover17H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 30 minutes ago, Landrover17H said: 'Grenny' Please tell me that's not what the kids are calling these. To your last question, certainly not me. I probably could be in the market for a base spec utility vehicle at £20k, but that makes me the Defender buyer of 2000-2007. Those days are gone. I wouldn't even consider one now thanks to the decision to build outside the UK. I know that doesn't make sense to some people, but to me it's like making it 2wd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrover17H Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) Quote Please tell me that's not the accepted name for these. Can't tell you I like 'Landy' either. Usually written 'landy' to put emphasis on the laziness, but there it is. Quote I wouldn't even consider one now.... a base spec utility vehicle at £20k, but that makes me the Defender buyer of 2000-2007. Those days are gone. My point entirely, and you didn't buy an Defender then, and nor did I. This new Grenadier (Grenny?) is just another 4x4. This one priced as a pram; spec'ed for commercial users, it won't be the likes of us to buy it either, so who? Edited September 15, 2020 by Landrover17H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Landrover17H said: My point entirely, and you didn't buy an Defender then, and nor did I. In fairness, I was 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I bought new Defenders, I may by a Grenadier ....so what does that prove? Anyone who calls it a "Grenny" needs a serious talking to. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I'd buy one IF it meets my needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy996 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I suppose one alternative for "Grenny" is "Inney"? Or "Innie"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 But the word 'Grenadier' is a lovely word to say.... why would you muck it up at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I would have bought a Defender if I’d had the means to do so while they were in production. And I’d buy a Grenadier if they turn out to be good and once the company has established itself. The commercial variant would be a good option in terms of running costs but best not bought new if using as a private vehicle so someone else can take the hit on the VAT if appropriate. Realistically though they’ll struggle to take any of the commercial 4x4 market away from the pickups which dominate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 IF I ever find myself in the financial position to do so I would buy one. But the money for a 'Grenni' would buy a couple PS110's, a nice V8 Disco and a decent Mk4 Hi-Lux Crew cab, with change for a decent family holiday in Australia Buying new vehicles is something of an anathema to me. Seems so much for nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 9 hours ago, jeremy996 said: I suppose one alternative for "Grenny" is "Inney"? Or "Innie"? No Grenadier will do nicely thank you. Subject closed 😉 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Indeed but can we pronounce it any way we like ? 😬 Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Grenade-ear Grena-dear Grena-dee-ir Fluffykins? ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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