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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Good evening all, I hope we are all well.
Now I’m sure some of us have had similar experiences to mine, some with older and some with younger. Why is it though, regardless of age, that you start to get on really well and you think your actually getting somewhere and then...... nothing. Not even a warning. It just dies.
Is it something I’m doing? Going to hard maybe? Asking too much? Is it happening to others? Do you ever find out why or just give up and move on, try something different ?
I might be a sucker more so than most because I haven’t learnt my lesson and I keep going back even though I know it will all end in heart break again most likely. So why do I always stick with Land Rover and get another defender ...??? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"“I’m sick of it happening to be honest”.
Typo there. The shame of it all...!
Back into the cupboard for you  "
I know. I think I should hide my profile for a while. I can’t face the embarrassment |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Because the defender was such a machine after the 90s... you can fix it every time it breaks... its fun.. agile... and solid.. "
You do know my post was a joke right? All be it pretty much 100% accurate of my relationship with my Land Rovers lol.
But yes you are spot on though. Apart from the since the 90s bit. They’ve always been fun, agile and solid. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Anything landrover is a joke.. thier just big toy cars for boys
90s werent solid.. they rusted through every year haha"
Nooooo they are amazing and shit but awesome and crap. Go anywhere but never make it. I love to hate my ones and would always wish I id something else but never buy anything different x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Landys don't leak oil. They mark their territory "
So true. As an enthusiast who has owned Landrovers of all kinds since 1987, my advice is to take your time to build one using the best parts they made. Those in the know will understand what I mean. |
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By *aenMan
over a year ago
Here and There |
"Landys don't leak oil. They mark their territory
So true. As an enthusiast who has owned Landrovers of all kinds since 1987, my advice is to take your time to build one using the best parts they made. Those in the know will understand what I mean. "
I bet you still end up with water in the footwell  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My ex had a landrover. He had a love hate relationship with it for the same reason as you
Never mind there always the January sales...."
Not sure how helpfull that was but funny af
Xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We bought a two year old disco 2 V8 from the dealers (years ago), sold it when it was three and the warranty ran out. It spent more time in Farnells than on our drive. Worse car we ever owned. I’d never touch another. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Landys don't leak oil. They mark their territory
So true. As an enthusiast who has owned Landrovers of all kinds since 1987, my advice is to take your time to build one using the best parts they made. Those in the know will understand what I mean.
I bet you still end up with water in the footwell "
Hell yea! |
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"Good evening all, I hope we are all well.
Now I’m sure some of us have had similar experiences to mine, some with older and some with younger. Why is it though, regardless of age, that you start to get on really well and you think your actually getting somewhere and then...... nothing. Not even a warning. It just dies.
Is it something I’m doing? Going to hard maybe? Asking too much? Is it happening to others? Do you ever find out why or just give up and move on, try something different ?
I might be a sucker more so than most because I haven’t learnt my lesson and I keep going back even though I know it will all end in heart break again most likely. So why do I always stick with Land Rover and get another defender ...??? "
Because they are the best 4x4 ever made (barring the td5......they are an abomination  ) |
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By *eesideMan
over a year ago
margate sumwear by the sea |
"Good evening all, I hope we are all well.
Now I’m sure some of us have had similar experiences to mine, some with older and some with younger. Why is it though, regardless of age, that you start to get on really well and you think your actually getting somewhere and then...... nothing. Not even a warning. It just dies.
Is it something I’m doing? Going to hard maybe? Asking too much? Is it happening to others? Do you ever find out why or just give up and move on, try something different ?
I might be a sucker more so than most because I haven’t learnt my lesson and I keep going back even though I know it will all end in heart break again most likely. So why do I always stick with Land Rover and get another defender ...??? "
I don't no i don't drive  |
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That bastard of mine is stood in the yard at work. Put alot of work into the green marvel
New rear quarter chassis
All new handbrake
All new shocks n coils
New set of BF's
New rear door
Roof off and sealed
New clutch
New battery
Pulse other bits for the mot. Three weeks after passing the mot the engine went bang. Smoke everywhere,running on two cylinders and more rattles and banging noises as crawled the rest of the way to work doing 10 mph. That was 6 months ago,the day we finished for Christmas I thought..I wonder if it will fire up.15 seconds to warm the plugs up....fuck me it started first turn of the key. Still sounding like a bag of knackers. Big smile on my face I turned to my mate...looks like I'm looking for a 200 tdi motor now. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"That bastard of mine is stood in the yard at work. Put alot of work into the green marvel
New rear quarter chassis
All new handbrake
All new shocks n coils
New set of BF's
New rear door
Roof off and sealed
New clutch
New battery
Pulse other bits for the mot. Three weeks after passing the mot the engine went bang. Smoke everywhere,running on two cylinders and more rattles and banging noises as crawled the rest of the way to work doing 10 mph. That was 6 months ago,the day we finished for Christmas I thought..I wonder if it will fire up.15 seconds to warm the plugs up....fuck me it started first turn of the key. Still sounding like a bag of knackers. Big smile on my face I turned to my mate...looks like I'm looking for a 200 tdi motor now."
And that’s why we love them |
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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago
Fabville |
"Good evening all, I hope we are all well.
Now I’m sure some of us have had similar experiences to mine, some with older and some with younger. Why is it though, regardless of age, that you start to get on really well and you think your actually getting somewhere and then...... nothing. Not even a warning. It just dies.
Is it something I’m doing? Going to hard maybe? Asking too much? Is it happening to others? Do you ever find out why or just give up and move on, try something different ?
I might be a sucker more so than most because I haven’t learnt my lesson and I keep going back even though I know it will all end in heart break again most likely. So why do I always stick with Land Rover and get another defender ...??? "
I'd meet you, with wellies and Land Rover  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Good evening all, I hope we are all well.
Now I’m sure some of us have had similar experiences to mine, some with older and some with younger. Why is it though, regardless of age, that you start to get on really well and you think your actually getting somewhere and then...... nothing. Not even a warning. It just dies.
Is it something I’m doing? Going to hard maybe? Asking too much? Is it happening to others? Do you ever find out why or just give up and move on, try something different ?
I might be a sucker more so than most because I haven’t learnt my lesson and I keep going back even though I know it will all end in heart break again most likely. So why do I always stick with Land Rover and get another defender ...???
I'd meet you, with wellies and Land Rover "
I’d say the same to you but if you live more than three miles away I’m afraid my landy won’t make it that far. |
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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago
Fabville |
"Good evening all, I hope we are all well.
Now I’m sure some of us have had similar experiences to mine, some with older and some with younger. Why is it though, regardless of age, that you start to get on really well and you think your actually getting somewhere and then...... nothing. Not even a warning. It just dies.
Is it something I’m doing? Going to hard maybe? Asking too much? Is it happening to others? Do you ever find out why or just give up and move on, try something different ?
I might be a sucker more so than most because I haven’t learnt my lesson and I keep going back even though I know it will all end in heart break again most likely. So why do I always stick with Land Rover and get another defender ...???
I'd meet you, with wellies and Land Rover
I’d say the same to you but if you live more than three miles away I’m afraid my landy won’t make it that far. "
I drive  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Good evening all, I hope we are all well.
Now I’m sure some of us have had similar experiences to mine, some with older and some with younger. Why is it though, regardless of age, that you start to get on really well and you think your actually getting somewhere and then...... nothing. Not even a warning. It just dies.
Is it something I’m doing? Going to hard maybe? Asking too much? Is it happening to others? Do you ever find out why or just give up and move on, try something different ?
I might be a sucker more so than most because I haven’t learnt my lesson and I keep going back even though I know it will all end in heart break again most likely. So why do I always stick with Land Rover and get another defender ...???
I'd meet you, with wellies and Land Rover
I’d say the same to you but if you live more than three miles away I’m afraid my landy won’t make it that far.
I drive "
110 miles? |
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They're a fun vehicle to drive when you get them off road on some really challenging terrain, but awful things to drive on the road!
We have quite a few on fleet at work that I manage and I've lost count of the amount of transfer boxes I've had to have replaced  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"They're a fun vehicle to drive when you get them off road on some really challenging terrain, but awful things to drive on the road!
We have quite a few on fleet at work that I manage and I've lost count of the amount of transfer boxes I've had to have replaced "
Il always have one. Even if it’s in bits in a barn somewhere. |
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Get yourself an ex forces Wolf.. Its the defender only better..
It survived Hurne test ground, eventually (the initial defender/wolfs fell apart, literally) Its the vehicle the defender should have been. .. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Get yourself an ex forces Wolf.. Its the defender only better..
It survived Hurne test ground, eventually (the initial defender/wolfs fell apart, literally) Its the vehicle the defender should have been. .."
The only 4x4 that beats a defender is ..... a Suzuki jimny. And that’s no lie lol |
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"Get yourself an ex forces Wolf.. Its the defender only better..
It survived Hurne test ground, eventually (the initial defender/wolfs fell apart, literally) Its the vehicle the defender should have been. ..
The only 4x4 that beats a defender is ..... a Suzuki jimny. And that’s no lie lol "
I'll second that call,amazing little suckers off road. |
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"Get yourself an ex forces Wolf.. Its the defender only better..
It survived Hurne test ground, eventually (the initial defender/wolfs fell apart, literally) Its the vehicle the defender should have been. ..
The only 4x4 that beats a defender is ..... a Suzuki jimny. And that’s no lie lol "
Get a P38 mun, fantastic off road with the right tyres, great on road, but for the love of god please get it on air suspension with a manual gearbox, why the hell people get them as autos I don't know. |
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"Get yourself an ex forces Wolf.. Its the defender only better..
It survived Hurne test ground, eventually (the initial defender/wolfs fell apart, literally) Its the vehicle the defender should have been. .."
Getting them up and down the three sisters at Catterick is an interesting experience! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Get yourself an ex forces Wolf.. Its the defender only better..
It survived Hurne test ground, eventually (the initial defender/wolfs fell apart, literally) Its the vehicle the defender should have been. ..
The only 4x4 that beats a defender is ..... a Suzuki jimny. And that’s no lie lol
Get a P38 mun, fantastic off road with the right tyres, great on road, but for the love of god please get it on air suspension with a manual gearbox, why the hell people get them as autos I don't know."
More reliable, less driver fatigue, and stronger. That’s why the professionals use them. |
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