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Why do landrovers break down all the time ?? Is it an urban myth ?
Hey..
I'm not really into 4x4 and I really am not interested in a LR Vs Toyota thread highjacking...
I am a keen mechanic and looking for something practical and something fun to play for when the bikes just aren't practical. This was brought about by someone trying to flog me a Discovery for £500 lol.
Anyway, I've been looking at a few older landies but going from this section of the hubb, it seems i'd be lucky to get a landrover out of the country before it expoded into a ball of flames and thats only if the petrol tank hadn't fallen off on my drive way !!
Whats the deal with landies then ??? Is their reputation solely based on advertising ?? Are they the BMW's of the 4x4 world ?? All hype and no go ??
I know about Toyatas being the reliable choice but landrovers do seem to chug on forever too ????
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Ted, you really, really need to get out and go for a ride.
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Teddy
Im with Mark.
Remit my $0.02 too + un pancho y una coca...
Saludos
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markharf
Ted, you really, really need to get out and go for a ride.
Please remit: $0.02
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Funny you should say that... I'm leaving for the Welsh Mountains in about 3 hours ! Have your $0.02 back
Don't worry though, i'll be back on Monday to whittle away my free time !!
Saving really sucks doesn't it !!!
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Teddy
Im with Mark.
Remit my $0.02 too + un pancho y una coca...
Saludos
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DOS panchos y un vaso de Malbec por favour Senor Grinch ........ La ceveza de Argentina me hace las grasa !!!
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I've had a few Landies, not a single problem - ever!
Up here in the Lakes they are pretty much the vehicle of choice for most people, and there are 30 and 40 year old examples all over the place. If the farmers like them (and they aren't known for thier ability to spend cash, see 30 to 40 year old examples) then there must be something in it.
Maybe it's just the hotter climes that they struggle ?
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Ted - if you are a keen mechanic and like getting your hands dirty, a Landrover's the vehicle for you!
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