I seem to remember reading an article with an interview from some Mercedes executives where they were saying they are making too many different cars
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I seem to remember reading an article with an interview from some Mercedes executives where they were saying they are making too many different cars
I'm talking hardware. Jaguar came out and said it about not treating hardware to help save the environment. It was about the time frame of the S type and the X type. So the hardware rusts into one solid chunk. Bolts don't come out. All these trucks rot from the inside out. The fender can look great, but when you get it off the truck the support apron it mounts to will be rusted to hell, the old dissimilar metals thing Rover strugled with.
Ah yes, a nice lump of Jumi Schlossberger Alt and a bottle of 2003 Chateau Ausone - Saint Emilion 1st Grand Cru Classe' "A". Nicely done.
Yes, I can appreciate the hardware aspect.
No doubt RRC rust from the inside out. My friends in GB say “Tin Worms“.
However one can keep them alive and well - really depends on the care. Mine is 26 years old and the steel sub structure is still in good shape. It now hibernates for the most part during the Winter in a heated garage and is therefore dry.
Hopefully I’m still around to see how the new Defenders fair after 26 years.
No offense, but how does one pack a "picnic" like that and not feel like a douchebag?
is there any other way to picnic in the Swiss alps with a Range Rover Classic?
Anytime someone starts with “ no offense” somebody gonna get offended.
It reminds me of a great service manager I worked for years ago. He said “I can tell you how the whole transaction is going to go after I hear the first five words out of the customer’s mouth”
He also used to say a good service manager can tell someone to go to hell and have them looking forward to the trip
Don’t forget when people start a statement with “I’m usually a really cool guy....”
I figured that would do it, lol. 
I guess I just never thought of packing my crystal and china to go on a picnic...
I guess I just never thought of packing my crystal and china to go on a picnic...
To enjoy the moment. That picnic basket might be older than you we’ve had it so long.
Just a clarification the wine glasses are not Waterford although always like drinking wine from a glass versus plastic / paper cup. As we were in Switzerland way more ecological than tossing plastic or paper cups. Same for the plates. Why use paper when you can use some old yet decent looking stoneware plates. Also use cloth napkins as they are reusable.
My wife and I both enjoy picnics and with a little more effort usually on her part it can be a very relaxing time enjoying one’s surroundings.
And it is a freaking Range Rover Classic! What else would you expect!
Haha, good points. I was just giving you a hard time.
#nooffense
#don'ttakethisthewrongway
#I'mnormallyareallycoolguy
#nooffense
#don'ttakethisthewrongway
#I'mnormallyareallycoolguy
Man D'web sure has changed over the last twenty years. Back in the day this would have lead to god only knows how many pages of f bombs and name calling and popcorn eating emojis, etc. A good thing I guess but could make for some entertaining distraction on a boring winter day at work.
And none taken. Just providing some background for you and others.Haha, good points. I was just giving you a hard time.
#nooffense
#don'ttakethisthewrongway
#I'mnormallyareallycoolguy
No shit. Leave the box wine and Solo cups for the Range Rover Sport guys.
Love me my P38. People that don't like them, just don't get what a great vehicle they are. WAAAAAY better than a classic, other than the rare NAS '88. Such a great vehicle for snow. I had mine so sideways the past few days.... so much fun.. way better than d1 on snow.
Mine is still rocking it stock and abused. Knock on gunstock veneer.
2001 H&H, bought here.
P38 looks classic. New Deprender? Not so much.
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