| Author | Message | ||
     Gil Stevens (Gil) Senior Member Username: Gil Post Number: 283 Registered: 02-2002 |
anybody else baffled by the amount of Rover coverage in the newest Four Wheeler?? 2 of the first 3 articles are Rover related, a disco trip thru some far and away place, a freelander review and an 05 disco spyshot. All before page 25?? maybe being aligned with ford is starting to pay off. | ||
| Jim Reynolds (4x4xfar) New Member Username: 4x4xfar Post Number: 5 Registered: 05-2003 |
Gil- You hit the nail on the head, I too was shocked!!! -Jim | ||
| Ron L (Ronl) Member Username: Ronl Post Number: 84 Registered: 11-2002 |
I like the fact that they reported on the freelander for what it is, generally they have a habit of focusing on whats wrong with any given test vehicle. Good readings on the articles from far away places. | ||
| Swamp Pappy (Swamp_pappy) New Member Username: Swamp_pappy Post Number: 33 Registered: 05-2003 |
Lately they have Expedition stories where they take the Disco up to Newfoundland (that's in Canada for folks like me that failed geography 101). Yep, Four Wheeler been putting LRs in their mag more often lately. | ||
| Dan Armbruster (Dan_armbruster) Member Username: Dan_armbruster Post Number: 161 Registered: 04-2003 |
It's about time they do. I'm sick of turning the pages thinking I'm reading a j**p brochure. | ||
| Ron L (Ronl) Member Username: Ronl Post Number: 85 Registered: 11-2002 |
"I'm sick of turning the pages thinking I'm reading a j**p brochure" Agreed | ||
| Jim Reynolds (4x4xfar) New Member Username: 4x4xfar Post Number: 6 Registered: 05-2003 |
Hey dont forget the F-Superduty glam truck,blocked front end, v10, nerf bar, stuck in the front yard cover trucks!!! -Jim | ||
| Dan Armbruster (Dan_armbruster) Member Username: Dan_armbruster Post Number: 167 Registered: 04-2003 |
That pretty much summarizes the magazine well Jim. Why do they put these trucks in the magazine if they're not even trail worthy? I'm sure a custom painted excursion with a killer sound system would kick ass off road-yeah right! | ||
| Chris Marcel (Gumarcel) Senior Member Username: Gumarcel Post Number: 435 Registered: 11-2002 |
yea all those things can go through is mud, thats it. With those huge tires and lift. Notice all those shots are just in mud or on grass. Waste of money in my mind. | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 228 Registered: 02-2003 |
Petersons | ||
| Dan Armbruster (Dan_armbruster) Member Username: Dan_armbruster Post Number: 174 Registered: 04-2003 |
That's dogshit reading too- They never show these "monster trucks" real off roading. I would love to see lifted f150's or blazers try wheeling at places rovers do. Funny how the best wheelers (LR's,Hummer,G's) are rarely featured in these mags. It must be the custom paint, sound system, and neons- | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 635 Registered: 03-2002 |
Gil: I take from your comment that you think the Ford influence will be a good thing for LR. Seems like you sell LRs, I can't remember. Can you elaborate without violating NDAs and such? | ||
| Gil Stevens (Gil) Senior Member Username: Gil Post Number: 291 Registered: 02-2002 |
i think it will be a good thing from a profit and loss perspective for Land Rover the company. I think it will be good from a marketing and finance perspective for LRNA and dealers. Ford has more aggressive programs, more money for R & D, faster development times, and hopefully a more reliable product. I think it will NOT be good from an enthusiast perspective. Models will be watered down with shared parts bin components, the identity of the brand will be blurred somewhat to those already familiar with it, but on the flip side many people who right now dont even know what a Land Rover is will be driving them in a few years. I guess it all depends on your perspective. | ||
| Paul T Hook (Rovernut) New Member Username: Rovernut Post Number: 35 Registered: 03-2003 |
Gil, I tried not to respond, but I guess my distaste for the Ford company finally won out. Ford has the worst customer service of any major brand and that has already rubbed off on Rover dealerships across the country. I will never own a Rover that was built under Ford's ownership or one that I have to take to the dealer for work. Everyone is entitled to his opinion and mine is that Ford buying Rover was about like finding out your daughter was marrying Marilyn Manson. | ||
| Ron L (Ronl) Member Username: Ronl Post Number: 90 Registered: 11-2002 |
Paul I feel the same way about Toyota. I got alot further with Ford than I did Toyota. But I understand where your coming from. Peace Ron | ||
| Gil Stevens (Gil) Senior Member Username: Gil Post Number: 292 Registered: 02-2002 |
hey paul, im no ford advocate. I agree with you completely. Land rover will never be what it used to be. In my opinion the last decent year for rover was 1998. | ||
| Paul T Hook (Rovernut) New Member Username: Rovernut Post Number: 36 Registered: 03-2003 |
Gil, Ron, Thanks guys. Sometimes I think maybe I'm blinded by my deep abiding loathing for Ford, but sounds like others agree. Thanks again and salute to classics. | ||
| Zach Jaggers (Mountenn) Member Username: Mountenn Post Number: 76 Registered: 03-2003 |
Even though I hate everything Ford, I would like to see a superduty Disco...the Discovery "FX4," if you will. | ||
| Kevin Howell (Kevinhowell) Member Username: Kevinhowell Post Number: 76 Registered: 02-2003 |
you hate "everything" ford? even the '66 mustang? are you an atheist or something?  | ||
| Zach Jaggers (Mountenn) Member Username: Mountenn Post Number: 77 Registered: 03-2003 |
I was always a Chevelle man...'70 SS for me... | ||
| Ron Brown (Ron) Senior Member Username: Ron Post Number: 367 Registered: 04-2001 |
"even the '66 mustang" absolutely, 66 aston, err make that a morgan, would be more my speed. Ron | ||
| thom mathie (Muskyman) Senior Member Username: Muskyman Post Number: 284 Registered: 11-2002 |
66 aston martin? complete with the dodge 383 they had | ||
| Greg Hirst (Gregh) Member Username: Gregh Post Number: 201 Registered: 10-2002 |
Thom- I think you're referring to the Jensen Interceptor. Had a 440, A727 T-Flite and 4 wheel drive! Kinda late, er, early back there isn't it? | ||
| Greg Hirst (Gregh) Member Username: Gregh Post Number: 202 Registered: 10-2002 |
BTW- Since we're talking Brit's and Fords-make mine a GT40 MkII (Brit-built w/427 side-oiler) or better yet, a GT40 MkIV (US-built w/427 side-oiler). | ||
| Daniel Covaciu (Danielcovaciu) Member Username: Danielcovaciu Post Number: 221 Registered: 10-2002 |
Dog on Ford all you like, they make some bad-ass cars right now! Look at the lightning. That truck is probably faster than any of the cars mentioned, probably even handles better, and its a truck! How about the 03 Corbra. It runs 12.9 in the quarter from the factory. What did a 66 mustang do the 1320 in, 16 seconds? Please! All the people who say they hate everything ford have probably only driven the taurus and exploder. They make some off the good stuff too. IMHO, of course. Dan | ||
| Paul T Hook (Rovernut) New Member Username: Rovernut Post Number: 38 Registered: 03-2003 |
Daniel, Some and I repeat some of the Ford products are fair, in the short run. But long term they are all crap and dealer support is non-existent. That is the voice of experience speaking. The only good thing Ford ever did for me was force me to look elsewhere and that's how I got into Rovers. Then Ford bought them ARRRGGG!!! |
