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jonny1966 Member Since: 29 May 2011 Location: kent Posts: 87 |
So why do we buy them with all there faults and annoyances
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1st Jul 2011 6:10pm |
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bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 |
Unique
Idiosyncratic You drive it....it does'nt drive you It can go anywhere and do anything, anytime No pretentions It is what it is BM52 |
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1st Jul 2011 6:23pm |
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jerseyman Member Since: 21 Jul 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 279 |
Because they are completely classless
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1st Jul 2011 6:23pm |
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Green Machine Member Since: 19 Nov 2010 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1226 |
Just to look at it!
I regularly find myself standing in the yard just looking at it from different angles. And then I suddenly realise and think 'oh dear, this is not good!' One of the very few vehicles that looks superb from just about any angle, even from underneath! Love it. |
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1st Jul 2011 6:29pm |
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bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 |
i might have the same problem...... BM52 |
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1st Jul 2011 6:37pm |
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mattlab Member Since: 16 May 2011 Location: suffolk Posts: 143 |
for me its proper driving, you have to work at, what fun, and not like every other vehicle on the road, instantly recognizable and how many other motors are like that, the`re `marmite` you either love em or hate em LIFE`S TOO SHORT TO DRIVE A BORING VEHICLE
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1st Jul 2011 6:58pm |
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haworthj Member Since: 01 Nov 2010 Location: Sussex Posts: 178 |
The ultimate timeless classic. It does what it says on the tin.
I love mine. Love it. |
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1st Jul 2011 7:24pm |
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Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 |
Sorry but you'll get little of the starry eyed, let's wave at each other cos it gives me a warm glow inside enthusiast stuff from me
I buy them because I've had them for years and I'm a creature of habit. I know where I stand with them and know what to expect of them. I've got so used to them so know where everything is. Despite the subtle changes over the years everything feels just so familiar and so falls nicely to hand .... just like my wife Steve. Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. Last edited by Happyoldgit on 1st Jul 2011 8:19pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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1st Jul 2011 8:16pm |
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JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 |
Best 4x4xFar.
Simples John http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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1st Jul 2011 8:18pm |
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Dave-H Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1507 |
Glad it's not just me then ... thought i was a bit 'strange' Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant. |
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1st Jul 2011 8:25pm |
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NinetyTD4 Member Since: 22 Apr 2011 Location: North Posts: 397 |
There may be a simple reason - they are a relief from all the madness around us and remind that things don't have to be always faster-higher-richer. Sometimes the easy things are the good ones. Never forget: cars have owner, Landrover have field service personnel.
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1st Jul 2011 8:44pm |
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kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987 |
For the Reliability and Build Quality
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1st Jul 2011 8:49pm |
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party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311 |
I only bought one as it was the same colour as the wife's D3 and I could save on touch up paint.
And the very fact it is the same colour as the D3 and that fecks the wife off immensely (we had the D3 first) means that it's the best thing I've ever purchased. My old D1 (sold) and the wifes D3 overall for what we want and need are far better all round vehicles in every way except one...... They're not a Defender. Totally irrational and I love it! Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless. Last edited by party monkey on 1st Jul 2011 9:42pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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1st Jul 2011 9:32pm |
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bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 |
Today I :
drove about 20 miles through the country lanes in a very nice very fast convertible with the roof down - loved it. drove down town and around a bit in the FL 1 - great family car - really like it, but a little cramped for me. just been out in the Puma and even tho the 'vert is a fantastic drive I had that inane smile on my face when i was in the Puma. there is nothing like it. i am both lucky and a real sad git i suppose BM52 |
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1st Jul 2011 9:39pm |
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