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Title: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: GROWLER on May 10, 2007, 01:24:59 PM
The most and biggest heap of shite I've ever had the misfortune to own.

This weeks breakdown?

ABS sensor goosed now. evil:
Another ?125 plus 'gordons beer fund tax' to shell out, PLUS fitting, PLUS wiping the fault code from the ECU, PLUS all the aggravation of being without for half a day when I've got work to do.

Buy one at your peril.

Mine IS going next week, even if I have to give it away.

Where was it made by the way I hear you ask?

 surrender: correct. thumbsdown:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Nick on May 10, 2007, 01:43:37 PM
So what are you proposing to buy as a replacement?  I hear that tanks can be picked up quite cheaply!

Just think, armour plate and a big gun! razz:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Barman on May 10, 2007, 01:47:47 PM
Where was it made by the way I hear you ask?

 surrender: correct. thumbsdown:

France?  noooo:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: wayne Kerr on May 10, 2007, 02:53:14 PM
Buy a "proper" landy and you can fix anything with a box of spanners and a screw-driver. The new ones are not "Real" landies . Sell it and get a series 111 or summin . you know it makes sense .
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Barman on May 10, 2007, 03:17:44 PM
I want a '90...

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omniauto.it%2FawpImages%2Fmodelli%2Fland_rover_defender_90_417.jpg&hash=006dbdbbfb793d844ed67892f8015e5f974dad0d)
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: GROWLER on May 10, 2007, 05:07:12 PM
Buy a "proper" landy and you can fix anything with a box of spanners and a screw-driver. The new ones are not "Real" landies . Sell it and get a series 111 or summin . you know it makes sense .

A 111? Never heard of him tbh. Do you mean a 110?

It's all very well you ranting on about them, just like they all do on the LR forums, being easy to fix etc etc., but I'm not a mechanic.
They are on their own admission, very poorly built out of recycled dog shite, the Russian version of old Corn Flake packets, all held and 'glued' together with Romanian tramps toss and 2nd hand blue tac. evil:

Great off road when they are actually running, but a total and utter disaster on road.
I wouldn't even attempt to put an ad' behind the bar for it.
Would even feel guilty taking it down to the scrappy tbh.
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: GROWLER on May 10, 2007, 05:12:26 PM
Where was it made by the way I hear you ask?

 surrender: correct. thumbsdown:

France?  noooo:

The country that USED to be the pride of motor manufacturing.

Do we actually make ANYTHING in this country now that's worth having?

The best we can hope for I suppose, will be commemorative Tony Bliar porcelain mugs ffs.
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Sour Puss on May 10, 2007, 06:15:19 PM
I want a '90...

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omniauto.it%2FawpImages%2Fmodelli%2Fland_rover_defender_90_417.jpg&hash=006dbdbbfb793d844ed67892f8015e5f974dad0d)

Poofter  noooo:  I want an air portable.  whistle:     EDIT: scared2:  Sorry, Bit big, any admin type with magic wand, feel free to bring it down to size.

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frebornco.com%2FLandrovers%2Flightweight%2Flightweight27.jpg&hash=bb9e7c041cc9b25cfbedc0ea854b15cd7d7ea1b4)
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Barman on May 11, 2007, 07:06:30 AM
A ?Lightweight? would be nice too ? I saw one that had been restored in a garage just the other day and was very tempted?  rubschin:

Given my disastrous experiences with classic cars tho I think given the choice I?d plump for a new ?90 with wading kit ?cos the snorkel looks cool.  eyes:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Sour Puss on May 11, 2007, 11:31:39 PM
 redface:  Oops, not got the hang of parking it just yet. (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsimg.bbc.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F42899000%2Fjpg%2F_42899295_landrover_zambia.jpg&hash=f3da65f4b2f161868be7a5887a343fab18abef6e)  whistle:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Barman on May 12, 2007, 04:57:50 AM
redface:  Oops, not got the hang of parking it just yet. (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsimg.bbc.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F42899000%2Fjpg%2F_42899295_landrover_zambia.jpg&hash=f3da65f4b2f161868be7a5887a343fab18abef6e)  whistle:
Quick bash with a hammer and it?ll be as good as new.  ;)
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Misunderstood on May 12, 2007, 09:34:00 AM
Why bother?  It adds a bit of character and it'll make it easier to find in the car park  :)
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Sour Puss on May 12, 2007, 11:28:38 PM
Why bother?  It adds a bit of character and it'll make it easier to find in the car park  :)

It will start looking like yours soon.  redface:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Misunderstood on May 13, 2007, 05:39:46 AM
AaarrrggggHHHHH!

It IS mine!  sad32:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: GROWLER on May 13, 2007, 08:16:48 AM
AaarrrggggHHHHH!

It IS mine!  sad32:

Well if that's the case, it leads us very swiftly into the next question then ey. ::)

WHY TF were you trying to cross a ditch the size of the Grand Canyon? rubschin:

"Oh, they'll go ANYWHERE these Land Rovers you know!"


Oh no they piggin' wont....tool. noooo:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2007, 08:20:32 AM
Sore head today? drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: GROWLER on May 13, 2007, 08:23:53 AM
Sore head today? drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll:


Who? rubschin:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2007, 08:25:01 AM
YOU OF COURSE drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2007, 08:26:09 AM
YOU OF COURSE drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll:
Don't shout in the bar please...  noooo:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: GROWLER on May 13, 2007, 08:28:31 AM
No. Why. Should it be?
 confused:


Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2007, 08:29:58 AM
You seemed to be having an early morning grump. I guess you put some money on the Ukraine to win eeek:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: GROWLER on May 13, 2007, 08:36:16 AM
You seemed to be having an early morning grump.

So?
Compared to yesterday, I'm extatic and floating on cloud 9.

I' am however fully expecting black clouds to desend upon me very shortly, as I can hear the dulcet tones of a moose rummaging around upstairs. ::)
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2007, 08:39:05 AM
What is she looking for? Weapons? Breakages? Jobs for you to do? scared2:

On yer bike!!
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: GROWLER on May 13, 2007, 08:41:46 AM
What is she looking for? Weapons? Breakages? Jobs for you to do? scared2:

On yer bike!!


Who knows?

Her Y fronts p'raps? rubschin:
Title: Re: Don't EVER buy a Land Rover.
Post by: Misunderstood on May 13, 2007, 12:03:53 PM
AaarrrggggHHHHH!

It IS mine!  sad32:

Well if that's the case, it leads us very swiftly into the next question then ey. ::)

WHY TF were you trying to cross a ditch the size of the Grand Canyon? rubschin:

"Oh, they'll go ANYWHERE these Land Rovers you know!"


Oh no they piggin' wont....tool. noooo:

It was like this see...  redface:

It is my driveway entrance and it wasn't there when I went out.

- leastways, I don't remember it!

How am I supposed to know somebody wanted to look at some old pipes eh?






No, not really, but it's a good story. eh?