jcole21 said:
Mike said:
Maybe you guys are on to something. The only reason to own a Range Rover is how it makes you feel. It can't be justified that 4 wheel drive is required, it does poorly on fuel economy and environmental fronts, they are expensive and fail frequently BUT if driving one makes you feel special then you are likely to have a high opinion of it. I simply no longer have that feeling for them. I now see them as more of the white elephant that I THINK they are.
Fixed that for you - I for one love the ride and feeling I get when I hop in it. It doesn't make me feel 'special', it's just something I like tremendously and enjoy - similar to how I feel when I hop in my favorite chair.
I've had two Rangies, driven numerous others, driven Discos 1000s of miles and have a Defender on permanent loan. Of all the cars, rigs and wagons I have driven, I prefer a Land Rover far above any other Brand. I'll take a Rangie any day. It has nothing to do with feeling "special", market image, brand name or keeping up with the Jones'. I like the feel of how my butt plants in the seat, the driving position, visability and sure footedness. Heck Jcole, my favorite chair IS my Rangie. :mrgreen: The quality really is no worse than any other rig I have had. At 160K miles alot less has had to be replaced on my P38 over my other trail rigs. I could care less about MPG, but I can say that I get as good and often better than most other cars I have had. I often take advantage of the all wheel drive and watch others slide around the snow and ice covered roads up here. I frequently use all of the load space and seating hauling people, dogs, garden supplies, camping and hiking gear and even a few rounds of furniture. Heck there are even times I have had to bolt the basket to the roof and load it up because I have run out of room. Yes, like many on this site and folks I know, I USE my Rangie. It is not a garage queen, a waxing buddy or a show and shine extension of my... personality. She a part of my family and a best friend that gives me a great deal of joy and always makes me smile when we are together.