RE: Farewell Range Rover

[anonymous-user]

Dave Hedgehog said:

Trommel said:

Dave Hedgehog said:

I never said it was not suitable for PH, I mearly expressed my opinion that I think they are vile eye sours

The L322 (in its original form at least) will go down as one of the great designs.

Dave Hedgehog said:

Stupidly oversized with all the styling of my garden shed, they look even more comicalally oversized when pared next to my OHs polo

They take up about the same space on the road as a 5 Series. How do you cope with vans, lorries and buses?

It's a square box, very little design involved externally IMO

The new 5 is also huge, but its not 10 foot tall so doesn't look so bad


You don't get many lorries/busses in ASDA car park

I think you'll find the Range Rovers in Waitrose car parks my dear boy

[Dave Hedgehog]

Trommel said:

Dave Hedgehog said:

IMO

exactly, I detest them but it's my opinion

And that is the purpose of forums like this for people to express there opinions

[Chris Harris]

RRG said:

Crikey - who would have thought that a bit of worship of an automotive icon could be so difficult to understand for a small slice of the PH readership?

What I think the naysayers are forgetting is that a RR makes a fantastic PAIRING with your stable of driving focused machinery. Personally I find my C-type a bit truculent on shopping expeditions and the 993RS lacks space for trips to the dump. Equally, if I want to do the Corsican Rally or make a trip to the Nordschleife, I wont take the Range (although it makes a fabulous tow car for the Jag - if you want to know the true meaning of unreliability try a 1950s sports/racing car!!)

The funny thing is, true driving enthusiasts that we all are, the Range is also a fascinating, engaging and surprisingly satisfying driving experience in its own right (do some proper off roading in one and you will immediately see what I mean), as well as being probably the most useful, comfortable and complete car ever made. This is why driving enthusiasts can be fond of a 4x4 truck.

I have to agree with Don1 - if I was forced to keep only one car, it would have to be the RR. Amazing, but true.

Finally, re: Chris "Ham Fisted" Monkey and his two gearboxes in 9 miles, I think he needs to come clean... Chris you do realise you are supposed to take it out of Low Range before you get on the Motorway?? ;-)

Steady there.

Car was just under 3yrs old when we bought it, done 36k miles from memory. 4.4 V8 Vogue SE. Poverty spec. Only one I could find at the time on little wheels with no chrome nonsense and clear glass.

Did 9 months family work in the sticks, Mrs.H drove it and loved it. Some towing with me, but not that much.

Had a few electrical issues, then it lost all its coolant one day. Then the gearbox went bang. Took a month to fix it, first journey back was a towing job, failed again. Recovered, never saw it again.

Think it's fair to say that they did have more than their fair share of problems. But they are lovely things to spend time in and I fully support their appearance on PH - this should be the broadest of all churches. Those who disagree should ask themselves how many of the people who own the most desirable machinery on display here also chose to potter about in a Rangie: the answer, I suspect, is a large percentage.

Does anyone else think that there might be some mileage in a business that de-chavs Rangies?

Removes chrome, fits smaller wheels, fits clear glass, restores some manner of deportment: that sort of thing.

Here's hoping.

[Pistonwot]

Don1 said:

Pistonwot said:

Dave Hedgehog said:

vile car, well giant shed on wheels

+1

Spot on assessment, no idea what its doing on PH either, not very PH at all or Ive got the wrong idea about PH.
Thought it was about inspired cars for motoring enthusiasts?????

Ridiculous sentiments - sorry, but there you go. In your blinkered view later on Pistonwot, the Carver doesn't belong on here, nor any bikes, motored or otherwise.

Does this mean the giant V8 and V10 American pickups are not welcome? What about iconic split screen campers.

At the end of the day, from my garage, if I wanted a single car to keep and do everything, my FFRR would be it. Seriously. I would leave behind my modified Sagaris. Bin the V6 Clio. Ignore the 911.

The Rangie is that good. I know one mans meat is another poison, but I would suggest that your view of PH differs from the vast majority.

Not rediculous at all.
RR fanboys and their tales of adoration is at which point about speed? Now look up and read the Pistonheads tagline.


The only speed a RR sees is when image conscious drug dealers stuff them full of Amphetamines!
Should we expect to see a Burberry trim with hidden compartments option soon?

Cant wait for the Massey Ferguson, Claas, and John Deere reviews I sincerely didnt realise that Pistonheads was about Farming equipment for Tax Dodgers.
Maybe a new section called MuttonHeads would seem more appropriate for this kind of thing?

There are websites dedicated to "off road" vehicles and the selfish owners who use them as dangerous +1 commuter/utility vehicles.
The Selfish And Deadly Road User,
I Kill Pedestrians,
What To Drive Through Muddy Puddles,
Fashion Tips For Urban Farmer's,
Common Tax Dodges For Common Tax Dodgers,
Imagine that ,,,,,

Coincedently thats precisely why I dont expect in depth reports on Ferarri in Nuts, and for good reason,,,, It's chock full o tits and not about vehicles,,,, fancy that!

Also, the Carver and most Motorbikes actually warrant a petrol-heads interest, IF the story was about Bowler Id be interested, but the Chelsea Tractor? And a disease-al one at that,,,
Simply vomit inducing
Id expect to see this at "Image Choices for The Vapid" but not Pistonheads, gotta expand that market I guess.

Its becoming disappointingly common around here

[Trommel]

Chris Harris said:

Does anyone else think that there might be some mileage in a business that de-chavs Rangies?

Removes chrome, fits smaller wheels, fits clear glass, restores some manner of deportment: that sort of thing.

Here's hoping.

Had thought of it (bought additional 2010> grille to convert to non-mesh, plain side vents etc.), but as a business proposition there is absolutely no mileage in it. Innit.

[Don1]

Ah, just trolling then. As you were.

[SuperHangOn]

Too unreliable, thirsty and complex to truly be of any use but they have a great sense of occassion.

[DonkeyApple]

Chris Harris said:

Steady there.

Car was just under 3yrs old when we bought it, done 36k miles from memory. 4.4 V8 Vogue SE. Poverty spec. Only one I could find at the time on little wheels with no chrome nonsense and clear glass.

Did 9 months family work in the sticks, Mrs.H drove it and loved it. Some towing with me, but not that much.

Had a few electrical issues, then it lost all its coolant one day. Then the gearbox went bang. Took a month to fix it, first journey back was a towing job, failed again. Recovered, never saw it again.

Think it's fair to say that they did have more than their fair share of problems. But they are lovely things to spend time in and I fully support their appearance on PH - this should be the broadest of all churches. Those who disagree should ask themselves how many of the people who own the most desirable machinery on display here also chose to potter about in a Rangie: the answer, I suspect, is a large percentage.

Does anyone else think that there might be some mileage in a business that de-chavs Rangies?

Removes chrome, fits smaller wheels, fits clear glass, restores some manner of deportment: that sort of thing.

Here's hoping.

Underfinch?

[scarble]

You know what really bugs me? People going on about the RX7 and RX8. This is pistonheads ffs!

[anonymous-user]

scarble said:

You know what really bugs me? People going on about the RX7 and RX8. This is pistonheads ffs!

wankelheads?

[frosted]

Probably the only cars I never let out at Junctions

[SGirl]

Pistonwot said:

Not rediculous at all.
RR fanboys and their tales of adoration is at which point about speed? Now look up and read the Pistonheads tagline.

What does speed have to do with PH? PH is about cars and other vehicles (there's an area for truck drivers as well!) in all their shapes and sizes, not about mindless pursuit of going fast. And anyway, if LRs and RRs didn't exist, who'd pull you out of ditches when you run out of road or talent?

Why not devise and publish a forum of your own, if PH isn't 100% to your taste?

BTW, RRs are available in petrol versions as well, you know.

Edited by SGirl on Tuesday 28th August 13:59

[Pistonwot]

SGirl said:

Pistonwot said:

Not rediculous at all.
RR fanboys and their tales of adoration is at which point about speed? Now look up and read the Pistonheads tagline.

Why not devise and publish a forum of your own, if PH isn't 100% to your taste?

Edited by SGirl on Tuesday 28th August 13:59

At least come up with your own insult!

[SGirl]

Pistonwot said:

At least come up with your own insult!

I wasn't insulting you, I was asking you a question. And you never did tell us what you drive.

[Pistonwot]

SGirl said:

Pistonwot said:

At least come up with your own insult!

I wasn't insulting you, I was asking you a question. And you never did tell us what you drive.

What does speed have to do with PH?

I drive a vehicle, I appear to have missed the question part you refer to.

Click Home, scroll up to Pistonheads Logo and LOOK.

Edited by Pistonwot on Tuesday 28th August 14:08

[SGirl]

Pistonwot said:

I drive a vehicle, I appear to have missed the question part you refer to.

Click Home, scroll up to Pistonheads Logo and LOOK.

LOL! A "vehicle". Like a Range Rover? A Porsche, a TVR? Or a Bedford Rascal, a G-Wiz, a Prius? What's the big secret? Is it so fab you can't tell us? Or just so dreadful you're ashamed of it?

I said: "Why not devise and publish a forum of your own, if PH isn't 100% to your taste?"

The question mark is your clue.

Don't insult my intelligence, newbie. I joined this place when it was a place for TVR owners. I'm pleased it's come on so far in the interim and now welcomes people who love all cars and other vehicles. Not speed, note - people whose sole raison d'être is the pursuit of going far too fast for the prevailing conditions aren't encouraged.

[Dusty964]

If i was in the market for a good looking 4x4 with a smattering of luxury, with good performance, I would be buying the best Overfinch classic that i could.

I would dearly love one of these (as i am sure i may have mentioned numerous times in the past on here) and to me it remains the pinnacle of Range Rover design, as well as having a great image (if such things interest you).

Overfinch Classic- surely appreciating in value???

[louiebaby]

DonkeyApple said:

Underfinch?

The name appears to be available at Companies House...

[AMDBSNick]

British Beef said:

Brilliant cars.

Although the latest Disco runs it mighty close, for less money and offering 7 seats, albeit with lesser engines.

And thats the point. The Disco just doesn't quite get there. I love ours but given the choice the 6yro 80k mile RR gets the nod. And the other dilemma I have is when the new L405 arrives in Jan can I really justify the extra £55k min.

As for "Pistonwot" I note he drives a fun car. My 4yro daughter has one of those in her fleet

[DonkeyApple]

Dusty964 said:

If i was in the market for a good looking 4x4 with a smattering of luxury, with good performance, I would be buying the best Overfinch classic that i could.

I would dearly love one of these (as i am sure i may have mentioned numerous times in the past on here) and to me it remains the pinnacle of Range Rover design, as well as having a great image (if such things interest you).

Overfinch Classic- surely appreciating in value???

£45k plus for the best ones, so yes they are going up. As are 2 doors.