2016 HUE 166 in the states..

[jymmiejamz]

Iam starting to think it really comes down to the local cop that pulls you over if he wants to make it a issue, seams like in this case, the law is not all that clear on how long the vehicle is allowed in the states.

I would be more concerned about insurance than a ticket. A local cop probably isn't going to know the laws. If you are involved in a major accident, the insurance will do their research on you.

This will not drive like a 25 year old classic. Give Stephen Peters a call and arrange for a time to go see his shop and meet his crew. Well worth a $400 RT ticket. That HUE 166 is being cloned and over priced IMO. That diesel in front of an automatic trans will be a big disappointment. With a SHP GM engine and transmission you get 24/7 nationwide warranty. All GM dealerships will service it. Getting a Land Rover Dealership to give you the time of day will be like shooting craps.

Do you genuinely think that a GM dealer will give him the time of day?

Also, a rebuilt truck is probably not going to have functional ABS and traction control like a new Defender. If you haven't driven one, it is pretty awesome.

 

[The_Vermonster]

I am just concerned that if i go the 25year old route, its going to drive like a 25year old car, I have not yet drove a classic vehicle restored to todays standards. This truck picture here drives really tight and just like a new car should feel. Also, after 25 years, will these Pumas be available for import as well?

Fundamentally my '84 110 is the same as that 2016. The difference is that mine has the original shocks, springs, power steering, ect. Safari HP is going to replace every component that is 25 years old, if you ask them to. They will have you a 100% legal, better than new, 110. These cars are like giant LEGO sets. If you like the new parts, they literally bolt on.

In 2041 you will be able to import it, though who knows what laws or fees will exist by then. Or even if that law still exists. It's major downfall is the lack of airbags. That could become an issue with any one of the next 5 administrations.

 

[RiverMike]

My Grassmere Green 110 with 3.5l litre V8 is still for sale

 

[Daddymow]

I would be more concerned about insurance than a ticket. A local cop probably isn't going to know the laws. If you are involved in a major accident, the insurance will do their research on you.



Do you genuinely think that a GM dealer will give him the time of day?

Also, a rebuilt truck is probably not going to have functional ABS and traction control like a new Defender. If you haven't driven one, it is pretty awesome.

A. Insurance is not an issue if you go with a legal truck. B. What dumbass goes to the stealership after the warranty runs out, right? C. ABS and Traction Control is for soccer moms/dads who don't know how to drive. If you don't know how to drive you shouldn't be driving a Defender. Period.

 

[1of40]

I would be more concerned about insurance than a ticket. A local cop probably isn't going to know the laws. If you are involved in a major accident, the insurance will do their research on you.



Do you genuinely think that a GM dealer will give him the time of day?

Also, a rebuilt truck is probably not going to have functional ABS and traction control like a new Defender. If you haven't driven one, it is pretty awesome.

I'm going by what Stephen has told me re their warranty. I don't have any reason not to believe.

 

[FlyersFan76]

I would be more concerned about insurance than a ticket. A local cop probably isn't going to know the laws. If you are involved in a major accident, the insurance will do their research on you.



Do you genuinely think that a GM dealer will give him the time of day?

Also, a rebuilt truck is probably not going to have functional ABS and traction control like a new Defender. If you haven't driven one, it is pretty awesome.

Probably just have to find the right GM dealer. One that actually likes cars rather then just sells them.

I know of a GM dealer that serviced a particular Hummer before they became a Hummer dealer. It had a 502 engine in it. Then they started servicing Hummer's and buying used trucks, still before they became a dealer and found a Hummer tech.


I would bet a GM/LR dealer would gladly service a Defender with a corvette engine in it. Probably few and far between based on that certain set of perimeters though.

 

[tjfslaughter]

ABS and Traction Control is for soccer moms/dads who don't know how to drive. If you don't know how to drive you shouldn't be driving a Defender. Period.

Try driving a traction controled/ABS/Anti Stall defender. You might actually find it useful. I can tell you that the anti stall feature is pretty cool.

 

[rovercolorado]

Try driving a traction controled/ABS/Anti Stall defender. You might actually find it useful. I can tell you that the anti stall feature is pretty cool.

I have watched videos online showing the anti stall feature and you just keep it in gear and drive through everything without touching the gas pedal.
I would like to see it in person but not much chance here in the US.

 

[xplorutah]

RN had a 2012 out back when I visited a couple of years back, (part of their Gov't sales I believe) and I got a demonstration of the vehicle. Anti stall is very cool. Everything about it was.

 

[Uncle Douglas]

Many modern common rail diesels have the antistall feature.
The Cummins 2.8 does.

 

[AdamSanta85]

Many modern common rail diesels have the antistall feature.
The Cummins 2.8 does.

How does the anti stall work? On both the Defender and this. It's an engine feature? Not a funky clutch or something?

 

[rocky]

Anti stall works more as a easy stall recovery. After a stall push the clutch down and it restarts.
It's more an outgrowth of the stop start systems we're seeing today. On manuals I've driven with it, sit at a stop long enough not moving and the engine stops. Push clutch down, engine restarts.

 

[The_Vermonster]

Anti stall works more as a easy stall recovery. After a stall push the clutch down and it restarts.
It's more an outgrowth of the stop start systems we're seeing today. On manuals I've driven with it, sit at a stop long enough not moving and the engine stops. Push clutch down, engine restarts.

Sounds nifty, but not a life changer. I consider something like the Hill Start Assist on newer manuals more of a life changer.

 

[AdamSanta85]

Sounds nifty, but not a life changer. I consider something like the Hill Start Assist on newer manuals more of a life changer.

There is some videos I just watched on YouTube about it. I would love this on the beach.

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[jymmiejamz]

Probably just have to find the right GM dealer. One that actually likes cars rather then just sells them.

I know of a GM dealer that serviced a particular Hummer before they became a Hummer dealer. It had a 502 engine in it. Then they started servicing Hummer's and buying used trucks, still before they became a dealer and found a Hummer tech.


I would bet a GM/LR dealer would gladly service a Defender with a corvette engine in it. Probably few and far between based on that certain set of perimeters though.

Right, and the same goes for a Land Rover dealer servicing a puma truck. It just depends on the dealer.