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Relative to decent cars they are. Defenders are simple agricultural vehicles, so yes they are s
t on open roads. Oh, I see you're from Shropshire, that explains everything. My parents lived near Ludow for several years; lovely place, lovely county but the great roads were marred by hopeless, slow-moving roadblocks in the shape of defenders and discos belching out black smoke.
t on open roads. Oh, I see you're from Shropshire, that explains everything. My parents lived near Ludow for several years; lovely place, lovely county but the great roads were marred by hopeless, slow-moving roadblocks in the shape of defenders and discos belching out black smoke. torres del paine said:
Relative to decent cars they are. Defenders are simple agricultural vehicles, so yes they are st on open roads. Oh, I see you're from Shropshire, that explains everything. My parents lived near Ludow for several years; lovely place, lovely county but the great roads were marred by hopeless, slow-moving roadblocks in the shape of defenders and discos belching out black smoke.
My main objection was to the word "Liability". Yes Defenders are agricultural but I never struggle to keep up with traffic. Blame the drivers not the cars t on open roads. Oh, I see you're from Shropshire, that explains everything. My parents lived near Ludow for several years; lovely place, lovely county but the great roads were marred by hopeless, slow-moving roadblocks in the shape of defenders and discos belching out black smoke. 
We had a 110xs for a year; I lavished it with attention, forgave all it's quirks but the constant, dangerous breakdowns eventually got too much so sold it and took a hefty hit. More the dealers fault; "Used Approved" was more "fit for auction" but I did enjoy many elements of ownership and they definitely won't hold up traffic if driven properly.
Another killer was £460 RFL on a 122bhp vehicle...!
If I got one again, I'd go for an old Series model.
Another killer was £460 RFL on a 122bhp vehicle...!
If I got one again, I'd go for an old Series model.
chibbard said:
I think i can class this as petrolhead sacrilege - people who brick up their garage and turn it into a dining/kitchen/laundry area. It's sad to see this happen....
While I agree with you, I can see why people do so, most garages are not big enough for modern cars, so why not utilize the space more wisely.
Papa Hotel said:
fk, I hate this thread now.
Come on guys, back on topic this is too good a thread to ruin with arguments about sodding Defenders!k, I hate this thread now.My first experience of "getting the back end out" was accidentally on a wet roundabout in a 340 Volvo.
Must have looked a proper t
t to everyone around me...Colin McRae I am not...
backwoodsman said:
While I agree with you, I can see why people do so, most garages are not big enough for modern cars, so why not utilize the space more wisely.
The people opposite us are just having this done - their garage door was wide enough for....errrmmm... maybe a Jimny?!We have a fairly large garage but again the door is narrow and we have driveway space for three cars so use that instead - just means a bit more cleaning off of seagull merde!
chibbard said:
I think i can class this as petrolhead sacrilege - people who brick up their garage and turn it into a dining/kitchen/laundry area. It's sad to see this happen....
All of our neighbours use their garages - which are large enough for their cars - for storage, kids play rooms etc. Having lived overseas for much of my life, I found it odd when I arrived here to see so many homes had garages that were not used for parking cars in. My cars are both garaged overnight while my neighbours have a larger double garage that has been converted to a playroom, two cars on the drive and another two parked so as to get in everyone's way.
My PH sacrileges:
1. I'm not A Driving God - I like the odd bit of speed, love fast cornering but tend to cruise about more than anything else so that I don't end up in a hedge.
2. I am useless at DIY - can put petrol in, change the oil, keep the tyres at the correct pressure and maintain the appearance but don't ask me to fix anything. Maybe change a lightbulb...but not much more. Possibly worse than Clarkson.
1. I'm not A Driving God - I like the odd bit of speed, love fast cornering but tend to cruise about more than anything else so that I don't end up in a hedge.
2. I am useless at DIY - can put petrol in, change the oil, keep the tyres at the correct pressure and maintain the appearance but don't ask me to fix anything. Maybe change a lightbulb...but not much more. Possibly worse than Clarkson.
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