LtFuzz
Explorer
You'll never forgive yourself.
Evoque: I have seen the future of Land Rover ...
- Thread starter Dendy Jarrett
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You'll never forgive yourself.
crusader
Adventurer
I didn't realize that this year's Dakar was being run entirely on pavement.
61rover
Observer
You're not the first to make that comparison: http://www.d-90.com/forum/showpost.php?p=298130&postcount=96
REDROVER
Explorer
Originally Posted by nashvillerover
I guess that Is why I am spending more and more time on AEV's site looking at 4 door Rubicons!
new land rover vs jeep rubicon
LAND ROVER >> fully loaded price 70k+. 80% more plastic .much less offroad capable. not reliable, fastest dropping in value car. very expensive to maintain . very limited accessory to be outfitted (24 inch rims dont count) girls love it.
jeep Rubicon >> 37k fully loaded. front locker rear locker center locker, larger off road tires. better approach angle departure angle . more reliable , parts can be found in every part store in every remote location .
much cheaper to maintain . very fun to drive. keeps its value very well. has better fuel economy, come as convertible and hard top
and the best part,is service department manager of jeep doesn't not hide behind bullet proof glass, like land rovers do
if you are in the market of a new 4x4 then you be the judge why Rubicon is the way to go.
haha unless you are looking to buy an older real land rover
i love older land rovers they are the true 4x4s
I guess that Is why I am spending more and more time on AEV's site looking at 4 door Rubicons!
new land rover vs jeep rubicon
LAND ROVER >> fully loaded price 70k+. 80% more plastic .much less offroad capable. not reliable, fastest dropping in value car. very expensive to maintain . very limited accessory to be outfitted (24 inch rims dont count) girls love it.
jeep Rubicon >> 37k fully loaded. front locker rear locker center locker, larger off road tires. better approach angle departure angle . more reliable , parts can be found in every part store in every remote location .
much cheaper to maintain . very fun to drive. keeps its value very well. has better fuel economy, come as convertible and hard top
and the best part,is service department manager of jeep doesn't not hide behind bullet proof glass, like land rovers do
if you are in the market of a new 4x4 then you be the judge why Rubicon is the way to go.
haha unless you are looking to buy an older real land rover
i love older land rovers they are the true 4x4s
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matthewp
Combat Truck Monkey
girls love it.
Argument... Done!:coffeedrink:
REDROVER
Explorer
YEA girls love new range rovers, its a fact haha.
they hate me i drive old range rover lol
Well, there are folks that say this truck will never see the market place, but someone sent me this today. I cannot imagine LR would invest this much time, energy and money into something simply to scrap it and walk away. I wish they would ... but hey, ... I represent the LR minority at this point:
http://youtu.be/ipd5UV2fSfQ
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http://youtu.be/ipd5UV2fSfQ
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Rocket Ship
Banned
Well, they do scrap it and walk away all the time. So there's still hope.
Defender production continues until 2017, maybe longer
Land Rover management says changes to the current laws will allow them to keep today's Defender in production through 2017, maybe until 2020. It appears LR will receive partial temporary exemptions to emissions and pedestrian safety rules.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=259669
That's OK, but it also delays the arrival of the Defender's replacement in USA. Here's hoping LR uses the extra time to design a better model.
Land Rover management says changes to the current laws will allow them to keep today's Defender in production through 2017, maybe until 2020. It appears LR will receive partial temporary exemptions to emissions and pedestrian safety rules.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=259669
That's OK, but it also delays the arrival of the Defender's replacement in USA. Here's hoping LR uses the extra time to design a better model.
Rovertrader
Supporting Sponsor
and I am well pleased;-) We could only wish
Originally Posted by nashvillerover
I guess that Is why I am spending more and more time on AEV's site looking at 4 door Rubicons!
"new land rover vs jeep rubicon
LAND ROVER >> fully loaded price 70k+. 80% more plastic .much less offroad capable. not reliable, fastest dropping in value car. very expensive to maintain . very limited accessory to be outfitted (24 inch rims dont count) girls love it.
jeep Rubicon >> 37k fully loaded. front locker rear locker center locker, larger off road tires. better approach angle departure angle . more reliable , parts can be found in every part store in every remote location .
much cheaper to maintain . very fun to drive. keeps its value very well. has better fuel economy, come as convertible and hard top"
Wow how wrong can you be.
Well equipped Land Rover with center diff lock and rear locking diff, sat nav, very little plastic, height adjustable suspension, 4 wheel traction control, hill descent control, top 10 safest vehicles in America, outstanding resale value, 4 yr/ 50k warranty, all the off road accessories needed easily available, far better ride quality and handling= $54k not $70+
Jeep Rubicon- girls love it, ride sux, safety sux, reliability no better than LR4, fuel economy the same but from a weak 6 cylinder not a 5 liter 375 hp v8, low towing capacity, parts can be found thoughtout USA but not the rest of the world. yes it's cheaper, but that's because it's cheaper.
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You sir - need to do more homework. There are not many on these boards that have owned and driven the range of Land Rovers Dale and I have-
There is a real reason why Dale and I both have JKU's now. And the only thing cheap about the ... is the price. (comparatively speaking).
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There is a real reason why Dale and I both have JKU's now. And the only thing cheap about the ... is the price. (comparatively speaking).
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LtFuzz
Explorer
The only way you can pay $70,000 for an LR4 is if you tip the salesman $10k. The MSRP maxes out at $59k (HSE LUX w/special paint & every option) and only in the major SUV markets will a dealer try to get near that.
When I was shopping for LR3s the dealer could've had me out the door at $48k in a nicely loaded '11 LR4 (without the silly options i.e. rear DVD etc.).
Comparing an LR4 to a JKU is pretty apple-orangey anyway.
When I was shopping for LR3s the dealer could've had me out the door at $48k in a nicely loaded '11 LR4 (without the silly options i.e. rear DVD etc.).
Comparing an LR4 to a JKU is pretty apple-orangey anyway.