Defender Returns in 2019
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Defender Returns in 2019
Competition is a good thing. But I'll stick with my Rubicon.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...toguide_review
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...toguide_review
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Competition is a good thing. But I'll stick with my Rubicon.
Land Rover Defender to Make US Return in 2019 » AutoGuide.com News
Land Rover Defender to Make US Return in 2019 » AutoGuide.com News
#6
Defender returns? From what?
It's 2 year reign as the most expensive and unreliable 4WD turd to ever plop on US shores?
Sorry if you like them. I can't stand Land Rovers or Range Rovers.
Based on what the people I know that have owned them say, they suck.
Stupid expensive to buy.
Insurance premiums are high.
Break down bi-monthly. (Which oddly enough is almost exactly the same amount of time it takes to get parts. Coincidence?)
Terrible gas mileage. Single digit in most cases.
Simple everyday wear and tear items like brakes and exhaust are no less than $1,300. Changing air filters and oil require special tools.
Minor mechanical repairs like ball joints (ball joints require replacing entire upper and lower A-arms) or airbag pump starts at $3,000 and goes up fast.
And as expected those minor repair parts are never in stock, add 6-8 weeks to your repair order.
Major repair, new engine, transfer case or transmission? Just forget it. Cheaper to buy a brand new car.
It's 2 year reign as the most expensive and unreliable 4WD turd to ever plop on US shores?
Sorry if you like them. I can't stand Land Rovers or Range Rovers.
Based on what the people I know that have owned them say, they suck.
Stupid expensive to buy.
Insurance premiums are high.
Break down bi-monthly. (Which oddly enough is almost exactly the same amount of time it takes to get parts. Coincidence?)
Terrible gas mileage. Single digit in most cases.
Simple everyday wear and tear items like brakes and exhaust are no less than $1,300. Changing air filters and oil require special tools.
Minor mechanical repairs like ball joints (ball joints require replacing entire upper and lower A-arms) or airbag pump starts at $3,000 and goes up fast.
And as expected those minor repair parts are never in stock, add 6-8 weeks to your repair order.
Major repair, new engine, transfer case or transmission? Just forget it. Cheaper to buy a brand new car.
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Have you seen that latest Range Rover/explorer? I'm a Rover fan through and through, but I wouldn't get my hopes up about them caring about traditional when it comes to looks anymore.
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#8
Abuse of an iconic 4x4
The few times I had a chance to drive a Defender, I hated the feel.
I never liked its tendency to fail or leave oil puddles wherever it stands.
Once, at the Rover show room of new cars, I saw some oil on the otherwise shiny floor. I asked the manager - "Did a brand new Defender stand right here?"
He laughed and said "Yes"...
But, I always loved how it looks (well, except for the narrow wheels).
Now the they're going to pry the shape off it...
Last edited by GJeep; 03-11-2015 at 03:35 PM. Reason: Error correction
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JK Jedi Master
Defender returns? From what?
It's 2 year reign as the most expensive and unreliable 4WD turd to ever plop on US shores?
Sorry if you like them. I can't stand Land Rovers or Range Rovers.
Based on what the people I know that have owned them say, they suck.
Stupid expensive to buy.
Insurance premiums are high.
Break down bi-monthly. (Which oddly enough is almost exactly the same amount of time it takes to get parts. Coincidence?)
Terrible gas mileage. Single digit in most cases.
Simple everyday wear and tear items like brakes and exhaust are no less than $1,300. Changing air filters and oil require special tools.
Minor mechanical repairs like ball joints (ball joints require replacing entire upper and lower A-arms) or airbag pump starts at $3,000 and goes up fast.
And as expected those minor repair parts are never in stock, add 6-8 weeks to your repair order.
Major repair, new engine, transfer case or transmission? Just forget it. Cheaper to buy a brand new car.
It's 2 year reign as the most expensive and unreliable 4WD turd to ever plop on US shores?
Sorry if you like them. I can't stand Land Rovers or Range Rovers.
Based on what the people I know that have owned them say, they suck.
Stupid expensive to buy.
Insurance premiums are high.
Break down bi-monthly. (Which oddly enough is almost exactly the same amount of time it takes to get parts. Coincidence?)
Terrible gas mileage. Single digit in most cases.
Simple everyday wear and tear items like brakes and exhaust are no less than $1,300. Changing air filters and oil require special tools.
Minor mechanical repairs like ball joints (ball joints require replacing entire upper and lower A-arms) or airbag pump starts at $3,000 and goes up fast.
And as expected those minor repair parts are never in stock, add 6-8 weeks to your repair order.
Major repair, new engine, transfer case or transmission? Just forget it. Cheaper to buy a brand new car.
Last edited by Mark Doiron; 03-12-2015 at 01:31 AM.