Hi,
this is turning out to be a lot of attention for a quick three month trip.
The LR bashers are all ranting from the principle that we're talking about a car that comes from Solihull (just the name depresses me)
But in fact the query is about a LR built in SA; which means assembled in a BMW factory if I'm not mistaken.
Suddenly build quality takes on another meaning.
Does anyone actually know how much of the "Solihull rubbish" (which I presume refers to the electric and other niggly stuff) is re-used in the SA built cars? Or do they source their electronics elsewhere?
I lived 6 years in and around SA and I can't remember anywhere you couldn't get in a rear wheel drive with decent ground clearance; unless you really went looking to get stuck...
What about a combi? The SA built rear engine T3 are really fantastic and surprisingly capable, with a bit more living space. You could also ship it back at the end of the trip. The T3 campers still fetch amazing money, and a rust free SA built one would be snapped up rapidly.
Whatever.
Have a good trip (even if it's too short to enjoy everything SA has to offer)
Luke
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