Is that a Defender in the window?
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Winching
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Is that a Defender in the window?
I'm in Sao Paulo, Brazil on business, and we passed the local Land Rover dealer on the way to the office this morning. It was such a beautiful sight to see a brand new Defender sitting in the showroom. Damn, they are sweet. Saw one up close at the office and it was just downright awesome. Lots and lots of Freelander 2's down here, but not too many Discos. Apparently, cars are 110% more expensive than in the States. I sure wish we could get new Defenders. Oh, well, I like my Disco just fine.
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Winching
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No thanks. I will take my overweight Disco any day.
What sent you to New Orleans?
BTW - I dig your blog!
I work for FedEx Home Delivery, because of the hurricane they were all backed up and it was right before Christmas.
So they took voluteers from all over the country and rented anything that would carry a package in the lower 48.
They took the seats out of passenger vans and used them.
We had the entire Hilton downtown to ourselves, I worked 10 days straight, no street signs, piles of rubble where houses used to be, flooded cars with mold growing inside them sitting on blocks because people stole the rims...it was fun.
I need to update my blog, I've been busy.
So they took voluteers from all over the country and rented anything that would carry a package in the lower 48.
They took the seats out of passenger vans and used them.
We had the entire Hilton downtown to ourselves, I worked 10 days straight, no street signs, piles of rubble where houses used to be, flooded cars with mold growing inside them sitting on blocks because people stole the rims...it was fun.
I need to update my blog, I've been busy.
Pro Wrench
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Gramercy, La
i work for fedex home delivery, because of the hurricane they were all backed up and it was right before christmas.
So they took voluteers from all over the country and rented anything that would carry a package in the lower 48.
They took the seats out of passenger vans and used them.
We had the entire hilton downtown to ourselves, i worked 10 days straight, no street signs, piles of rubble where houses used to be, flooded cars with mold growing inside them sitting on blocks because people stole the rims...it was fun.
I need to update my blog, i've been busy.
So they took voluteers from all over the country and rented anything that would carry a package in the lower 48.
They took the seats out of passenger vans and used them.
We had the entire hilton downtown to ourselves, i worked 10 days straight, no street signs, piles of rubble where houses used to be, flooded cars with mold growing inside them sitting on blocks because people stole the rims...it was fun.
I need to update my blog, i've been busy.
Recovery Vehicle
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you bet..
I'm in Sao Paulo, Brazil on business, and we passed the local Land Rover dealer on the way to the office this morning. It was such a beautiful sight to see a brand new Defender sitting in the showroom. Damn, they are sweet. Saw one up close at the office and it was just downright awesome. Lots and lots of Freelander 2's down here, but not too many Discos. Apparently, cars are 110% more expensive than in the States. I sure wish we could get new Defenders. Oh, well, I like my Disco just fine.
Last edited by vandev; Jun 12, 2010 at 10:17 AM.
TReK
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From: Albany, NY
Actually the defender can't be sold due to safety reasons and that is why it is getting updated. Plus only diesels can be sold in 48 states. The other two have stricter rules and LR can't afford to make diesels fit those two markets. So they don't. Benz and BMW can afford it but only cause they have large fleets. Also BMW finally got large enough to bring their diesels over.
Recovery Vehicle
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thats what they say anyway...
Actually the defender can't be sold due to safety reasons and that is why it is getting updated. Plus only diesels can be sold in 48 states. The other two have stricter rules and LR can't afford to make diesels fit those two markets. So they don't. Benz and BMW can afford it but only cause they have large fleets. Also BMW finally got large enough to bring their diesels over.
thats what they say anyway...have you seen a smart car or for that matter a mimi, or scion xb.....I would rather take my chances on a motorcycle...You know the biggest blockaid of defenders is LR North America.. 48 states...who gives a hoot about the two that dont..again a BBOS....
