A round of applause and drinks all around!

A car dealer

 

I was just going to post this. Of all things, we were beat out by Freelander. Are there any of those still on the road?

 

We're going to have to push harder if we are going to beat Mazda for the #1 spot.

 

We're number 4! We're Number 4!

 

I remember reading an issue of Consumer Reports magazine when they reviewed the Jeep Wrangler. We can all agree that the Wrangler is a fine vehicle, right? Consumer Reports ranked it very low because people complained that it was a little loud, the ride was kinda hard, and it didn't meet their greenie gas mileage requirements. Of course we can look at the details and know that a capable 4 wheel drive vehicle might be a little loud, have a hard ride, and not get the same fuel economy as a Toyota Pious.

 

Reading the comments is the normal yuppie bull**** "I didnt take care of it, I have no idea why it broke down, what a piece of junk" whenever these type stories come out. It used to bother me, and I would try to defend it, but I've learned I could say whatever I want, people will have their preconceived notions of how certain vehicles are. Its a damn shame because I've own about a half dozen vehicles, and I would defend my two Discovery's more than any other of them.

Btw, I noticed the story I read and the link you posted seem to be different... this is what I had: Yahoo!

 

The bad reputation just makes them all that much more affordable! These reviews and rankings are also always based on having to take the vehicle to a dealer or shop for all the repairs. A head gasket job doesn't represent a weekend of effort for everybody, but if that's how you view it then a Land Rover is a good deal.

 

I also have a MINI and it made the list also. It's funny though, I haven't had a single out of warranty expense with that car.

 

That list only makes these more affordable to us! on the downside, don't plan on selling. I am so stoked to be back in a Rover after 10 years absent. Everything aside, I think we do have to admit these can be quirky. I have owned over 60 cars since getting my license and well maintained or not, there are some issues on these that do not show up with such regularity as other cars/trucks. The one I am dealing with presently is the front propshaft. Original design did not allow for greasing. If only Land Rover used greasable fittings to begin with the whole issue of trannys being taken out by failed u-joints, or head gaskets needing replacements, slipped liners..... You can almost count on Discoveries needing these taken care of. How many other cars have you personally owned that had similar issues? Out of all the cars I have owned, there was only the Dodge b100 van that had a failed u-joint. Look , I am an enthusiast, and I love my Discovery, but if you get defensive over the known issues that normal maintenance would not prevent, then...

The only other car that need as much attention was my 93 Rover County, next comes the VW Passats I have owned. Changing the thermostat on a B5 Passat calls for removing the front end! Luckily, people like us have figured out easier ways other than the factory method.

Sorry if I offend. I feel bad for the people who own Rovers and can't do the work themselves.

 

I am for this. let's shoot for #1. I may be able to buy a fleet of these righteous turds.