Dunkield Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Not just for dropping the kids off at school then.... name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigweed Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) . Edited November 11, 2009 by Bigweed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 They are amazing vehicles from what I've seen of them. One of your mates took his down to Devon when I was there, it was really nice, fast and comfortable on the road (even in the boot!) and seemed to manage fairly well on the rough tracks around the estate. If I could afford to buy and run one I would, but I just don't trust Land Rover quality control enough to invest in something this expensive I'll probably end up with a VW Touareg. I doubt it's as capable but it's good enough for my needs. I have a Defender for when the going gets really tough and I think things are going to get dented! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 They are amazing vehicles from what I've seen of them. One of your mates took his down to Devon when I was there, it was really nice, fast and comfortable on the road (even in the boot!) and seemed to manage fairly well on the rough tracks around the estate. If I could afford to buy and run one I would, but I just don't trust Land Rover quality control enough to invest in something this expensive I'll probably end up with a VW Touareg. I doubt it's as capable but it's good enough for my needs. I have a Defender for when the going gets really tough and I think things are going to get dented! The toe-rag has much better ground clearance the the RR, and to be fair, looks far better. We have the 2.5TDI model which goes like the clappers when you put the boot down and seems to have endless grip round bends. The low range can be engaged with a little dial in the center console and the gearbox can be used semi-automatically if you feel like it. Best car we have ever owned, makes a great sound and so far has been very reliable. If you do end up with one of these you will not be dissapointed. PS. Much to my fathers annoyance I have driven this car 'off-raod' much more than he has collecting horse **** from fields for the garden and it does very well on the dust and up (for me) -bum twitchingly steep inclines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigweed Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Well i got me self RRS and love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I have an xtrail..... shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercharged Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Well I likes me Rangey. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biakalblaster Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 one would need a draw full of clean underpants to do that descent and it doesnt look like the camera was tilted to make it look steeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) grass doesn't usually grow at 90 degrees to a slope but towards the sky theres a good bit of photo trickery going on unless Land Rover have found a way to defy gravity its steep but not that steep Edited November 12, 2009 by al4x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 One of your mates took his down to Devon when I was there, it was really nice, fast and comfortable on the road (even in the boot!) and seemed to manage fairly well on the rough tracks around the estate. Two of my mates had them, the one you went in was sold just before the warranty ran out The other one still has his and loves it to bits, although perversely it is a V6 diesel and isn't as economical as the V8 diesel was Al4x I also reckon there is a bit of tilt on the camera, but if you look at the suspension and the tyres skipping it is still a very steep incline. I would do it, but only after a full cage had been fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 yep its not a gentle slope just not vertical Going up it is one thing coming down is far more scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conygree Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Like the safety measures - have your young family & friends in front of the run off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conygree Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) just incase anyone has any doubts about american off road drivers - giving friends a lift is not always a good idea! but some woman can even off road drive on the road! Edited November 12, 2009 by pigeon popper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downie Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 That's totally tilted!!! Apart from that though, it's not their lack of capability that makes those fancy Chelsea Tractor models a stupid choice for proper off-road use, OR their default fragile wheels and low-profile tyres - it's that if you bang something under the motor, or scratch a panel, you can say goodbye to the best part of a thousand quid. That's why 99.99% of them will never even be taken onto a grassy verge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 That's totally tilted!!! Apart from that though, it's not their lack of capability that makes those fancy Chelsea Tractor models a stupid choice for proper off-road use, OR their default fragile wheels and low-profile tyres - it's that if you bang something under the motor, or scratch a panel, you can say goodbye to the best part of a thousand quid. That's why 99.99% of them will never even be taken onto a grassy verge. Ive been very impressed with the abilities of some modern cars offroad with what are effectively road tires. I was driven around a shoot by the shoot captain in his Range Rover with road tires and a jeep cheroke with Mud boots on couldnt follow. I dont know what the driver was like in the other car, but the traction control system in the Landrover group of cars seems very capable even with unsuitable boots. Granted the tires are going to make a big difference, but if you only go offroad in mud 4x a year, and you drive onroad every day it doesnt make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 depends if you get stuck on those 4 times we have a few smart 4x4's on our shoot they generally get left in the farmyard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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