Anyone use a Series...
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Alaska Mike
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The only drawback that I can see is that like (and probably more than) most older rigs, Series vehicles leak. In a daily driver situation, it's easy to become complacent about checking fluids, and that could buy you a very expensive part. They also require extra maintenance (valves and points come to mind) that might not make them attractive to someone looking for easy and reliable transportation. Finally, Series rigs in good shape cost as much or more than older Range Rovers and Discos, without all of that comfort.
However, it's a lifestyle thing and I can't really question your desire for one.
However, it's a lifestyle thing and I can't really question your desire for one.
01001010
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Thank you for your response Mike. My desire for one is based on my attraction to Rovers in general and simpler, older vehicles. Leaks dont bother me and checking fluids is something I do on a daily basis anyway. Comfort is really not much of a priority but obviously nice on long trips. I'm sure a good reupholstered or aftermarket seat can take care of that. So a IIa just seems to be right up my alley.
Alaska Mike
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01001010 said:
Can't argue with that. As long as you know what you're getting into (I'm still not sure I am), good hunting! It will make a nice addition to the quiver.
Mike,
Driving the series and much more so an LR ambulance is just routine and exercise in relaxation. I destress in my ambulance. Driving is quite easy, it just takes time.
I walk out to the ambulance 5 minutes before I start off, then I hop in back and change out of my shirt, tie and trousers in to some more comfortable clothes (really a bonus for an ambulance). Then I start off, a quick check of the brakes, mirror positions (2 mirrors on the hinges with fisheyes and 2 mirrors on the fenders and I am off. I drive about 3 or 5 miles depending on the direction I am heading, listening and strecthing into the seat. At last the final light beside the on ramp to the freeway and I push the pedal down on the 2.25 to move the 2.3 tons. Merging into traffic isnt a big deal you just get some speed up and slide in, I will never beat 55mph as a top speed so just roll. Once on the freeway I motor at 55 mph then into traffic slowing to 5 mph to 55 again for the next 1 hour of so with 2 more freeway inter-changes. I tend to stick to the through/truck lane usually one lane in from the right, even if people are passing, honking, waving or flipping me off because the danger is in people sliding in front of me too fast and braking hard. I just drive and listen to the rover, no radio. I get home and I am happy.
After driving a rover for a daily driver you will develop a routine. You know how far to follow, how its better to let drivers in front of you, how check mirrors, gauges and listen for good and bad sounds, down shift a NS tranny fast.
It is really fun to drive a rover, most people wave or smile, everyone at work knows who you are and chicks really dig it. I really love the reactions of kids.
My wife has a FJC and doesnt like me driving it because it doesnt require the focus I am used to in a rover.
If you rover can handle daily driver duties what use is it taken it into the wild. Your rover has to be something you love to drive, I like driving it and as much as my bicycle and 240D MB.
KingSlug
Driving the series and much more so an LR ambulance is just routine and exercise in relaxation. I destress in my ambulance. Driving is quite easy, it just takes time.
I walk out to the ambulance 5 minutes before I start off, then I hop in back and change out of my shirt, tie and trousers in to some more comfortable clothes (really a bonus for an ambulance). Then I start off, a quick check of the brakes, mirror positions (2 mirrors on the hinges with fisheyes and 2 mirrors on the fenders and I am off. I drive about 3 or 5 miles depending on the direction I am heading, listening and strecthing into the seat. At last the final light beside the on ramp to the freeway and I push the pedal down on the 2.25 to move the 2.3 tons. Merging into traffic isnt a big deal you just get some speed up and slide in, I will never beat 55mph as a top speed so just roll. Once on the freeway I motor at 55 mph then into traffic slowing to 5 mph to 55 again for the next 1 hour of so with 2 more freeway inter-changes. I tend to stick to the through/truck lane usually one lane in from the right, even if people are passing, honking, waving or flipping me off because the danger is in people sliding in front of me too fast and braking hard. I just drive and listen to the rover, no radio. I get home and I am happy.
After driving a rover for a daily driver you will develop a routine. You know how far to follow, how its better to let drivers in front of you, how check mirrors, gauges and listen for good and bad sounds, down shift a NS tranny fast.
It is really fun to drive a rover, most people wave or smile, everyone at work knows who you are and chicks really dig it. I really love the reactions of kids.
My wife has a FJC and doesnt like me driving it because it doesnt require the focus I am used to in a rover.
If you rover can handle daily driver duties what use is it taken it into the wild. Your rover has to be something you love to drive, I like driving it and as much as my bicycle and 240D MB.
KingSlug
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Alaska Mike
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I can completely relate. It's not for everyone, but there is a certain zen state when driving one of the old rigs.
Who needs a radio?
Who needs a radio?
