Z O O R O P A
Explorer
For those of you who own Land Rovers this is for you =)
I have been toying with Rovers since I was about 6. My favorite toy car was a series metal model that I could open all the doors and hood etc on. So when I got my first good paying job I bought a Disco and loved it and the Defenders etc ever since despite their performance in day to day driving, or rather their reliability.
In 2004 I bought a Disco HSE and it has been a peach but I have not taken it off road like my first Rover other than on really bad winter days in the North East USA.
The insurance on my D2 is higher than on a late model Porsche 911. It rides smooth even at high speed and has not given me one problem and I am waiting for the other shoe to drop. Still 55k on her and she is perfect
Since the car industry has taken a turn with Toyotas Double Cab and FJ, along with Nissan X series and Jeep I have been looking for something I can own forever that won't be a lemon after a 100K but reminds me of my LR - Mercedes as cheap as the 2002-2004 G series has become over time are just like Rovers in reliability so it really isn't a step in the direection I want to head
We really can't count on LR bringing back Defenders until they arrive on the shore. When they do I am certain the price will be incredulous as always
I thought I wanted an FJ but it just didn't fit my personal style although I think it is a terrific truck. Nor did the Double Cab, not enough luxery or spiff for someone like me. Never liked Nissan ergonomics and I didn't find anything with the kind of affect a LR gives me
So then I went and looked and drove the new Jeep JK
If nothing else reminds you of Defender then a Hard Top Rubicon 4 door should in a 6spd. I drove it and played in it and I am overly impressed. Not to mention, it is only 28K fully loaded with a far better sound system than my HSE. The electronic lock diff most likely isn't better than the LR lock Diff but will do the job. No electric seats or heated windshield but that is ok because the top comes off easier than a defender and leaks like a D2 I am sure
In short, for those tired of the UKs fuss I implore you to drive a JK 4 door. I have never owned an American car, ever. But it is amazing this truck comes in under 30K new
Besides tha parts cost 1/2 of that of my LR and my insurance will be 1800 less a year
From one LR lover making the jump thought some of you who might dismiss what could be the best immitation ever or perhaps an improved immitation of a LR, the 4 door JK series really is a nice package with a low price
My purchase of this last LR was based on the fact I could not find anything I really liked more in terms of style. For those who allow their car to be an extension of some fabled romantic vision in your head you can understand
I highly recommend you check them out
I have been toying with Rovers since I was about 6. My favorite toy car was a series metal model that I could open all the doors and hood etc on. So when I got my first good paying job I bought a Disco and loved it and the Defenders etc ever since despite their performance in day to day driving, or rather their reliability.
In 2004 I bought a Disco HSE and it has been a peach but I have not taken it off road like my first Rover other than on really bad winter days in the North East USA.
The insurance on my D2 is higher than on a late model Porsche 911. It rides smooth even at high speed and has not given me one problem and I am waiting for the other shoe to drop. Still 55k on her and she is perfect
Since the car industry has taken a turn with Toyotas Double Cab and FJ, along with Nissan X series and Jeep I have been looking for something I can own forever that won't be a lemon after a 100K but reminds me of my LR - Mercedes as cheap as the 2002-2004 G series has become over time are just like Rovers in reliability so it really isn't a step in the direection I want to head
We really can't count on LR bringing back Defenders until they arrive on the shore. When they do I am certain the price will be incredulous as always
I thought I wanted an FJ but it just didn't fit my personal style although I think it is a terrific truck. Nor did the Double Cab, not enough luxery or spiff for someone like me. Never liked Nissan ergonomics and I didn't find anything with the kind of affect a LR gives me
So then I went and looked and drove the new Jeep JK
If nothing else reminds you of Defender then a Hard Top Rubicon 4 door should in a 6spd. I drove it and played in it and I am overly impressed. Not to mention, it is only 28K fully loaded with a far better sound system than my HSE. The electronic lock diff most likely isn't better than the LR lock Diff but will do the job. No electric seats or heated windshield but that is ok because the top comes off easier than a defender and leaks like a D2 I am sure
In short, for those tired of the UKs fuss I implore you to drive a JK 4 door. I have never owned an American car, ever. But it is amazing this truck comes in under 30K new
Besides tha parts cost 1/2 of that of my LR and my insurance will be 1800 less a year
From one LR lover making the jump thought some of you who might dismiss what could be the best immitation ever or perhaps an improved immitation of a LR, the 4 door JK series really is a nice package with a low price
My purchase of this last LR was based on the fact I could not find anything I really liked more in terms of style. For those who allow their car to be an extension of some fabled romantic vision in your head you can understand
I highly recommend you check them out
