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    Discovery Sport vs. Grand Cherokee Overland vs. 4Runner TRD

    Money talks. Or in this case lack of sales and profits. Mitsubishi US market share fell to 0.5 percent. There were rumors of them exiting the US market. They have turned it around but had to end sales of the Montero in 2006. Years ago I looked at one and found it cheap, too small and lacking...
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    Discovery Sport vs. Grand Cherokee Overland vs. 4Runner TRD

    No sales ....... Unloved ........etc. Neighbor had an older one that fell apart.
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    thumbs up for T-Mobile international data service

    Looks like AT&T coverage is now superior to Verizon in Colorado. First hand experience this past weekend between two smartphones, one Verizon the other AT&T, west of Nathrop Colorado up towards St. Elmo. Verizon = no service AT&T = 4G and 2 bars Review of coverage maps shows AT&T has better...
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    Is there a way to bomb proof a 2004 engine?

    In summary, find a 1998 or older block (before the issues started) and build it as a 4.6
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    Is there a way to bomb proof a 2004 engine?

    Ouch! That is really expensive. Must be MA vs. CO
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    Is there a way to bomb proof a 2004 engine?

    The Rover V8 came from Buick, not Chevy who had the what is now known as the small block chevy. Buick 215
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    Is there a way to bomb proof a 2004 engine?

    Rover engines are not ALWAYS a poor choice. The 3.5/3.9/4.0 prior to 1999 will last 200K miles +. Toyota's are no better than that gen Rover V8. Have seen a few Toyota engines self destruct. Bomb proof? IH 345/392 that would go 400K+ before a rebuild.
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    thumbs up for T-Mobile international data service

    Good reason to not use T-Mobile, at least in Colorado / non-urban areas: T-Mobile 'real-time customer experience' coverage map
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    Is there a way to bomb proof a 2004 engine?

    Not sure shade tree = bomb proof Land Rover ZF transmissions last a long time. Balance of drivetrain is solid. Source a good 4.6L from a reputable shop and forgo all the LS 'glue' that will inherently make the truck unreliable. In the end pro-active maintenance is the key to longevity.
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    LR3 vs Tahoe

    Toyota makes some of the ugliest vehicles these days. The front end is pure stupid with poor vision of the trail. At one time 4Runners were known as rollover queens from accidents. Oh, an 0% interest? LOL. They ARE making money on that purchase. You just don't know where its at.
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    Best Land Rover Photos

    I'm seriously ready for Spring/Summer ......... Location: Billings/NorthFork Lakes
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    USA Defender Officially Coming?

    Yup - true off-road hybrid technology likely Jaguar Land Rover 'to double' Coventry base BBC Car giant Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced plans to double the size of its operations at its headquarters in Coventry. The firm said land bought in Whitley meant it could expand its base from 55...
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    USA Defender Officially Coming?

    In the interim ......... $43,000 Kahn Design thinks small with customized Land Rover Defender 90 Pick Up
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    USA Defender Officially Coming?

    I suspect currency wars are playing havoc with any manufacturing plant decision, not just JLR. As for JLR: Jaguar Land Rover likely to build US plant... in three years A noted in the article - JLR is on a rapid expansion path. Adding more "expansion" is probematic. - NA suppliers are not...
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    diesel Evoque under consideration for USA

    Sales are better than expected? This is the new Range Rover Evoque When the Evoque launched back in 2011, even Land Rover surely couldn't have imagined the stellar success its coupe-SUV would become. Over 400,000 Evoques have found homes around the world in the last four years, which might go...
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    thoughts on this CL find

    I was agreeing with you. Spend the money on a vehicle with history - pay the extra money for one that works. Or pay me later (likely a lot sooner than you think) if you buy cheap because you WILL pay, maybe a LOT more. Hence the Eastwood quote.
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    thoughts on this CL find

    Pay me now or pay me later comes to mind. Or, in your best Clint Eastwood voice ...... 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?
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    Boring Hams Talking About The Weather

    Strange thread. Appears some are hiding their technical challenges behind criticism of others or simply feigning claims of inferiority complex. There is a reason for licenses. Its called technical competence. Can't cut it? Don't complain. Simply move on. It's like a person who can use a radio...
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    Is it really that bad?

    My perspective - 95 RRC LWB with 4.6 & Isky cam Daily Driver - 98 Discovery I 4.0 with cam kit from D&D 2011 Discovery 4/LR4 First, all vehicles like to be used, not sit. The 2004 and older Discovery's are basically designs from the 60's, although upgraded over the years to remain...
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    Discovery 3 (LR3) and Discovery 4 (LR4) Registry

    Who is the US ProSpeed distributor ......... ? :)
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