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<blockquote data-quote="craig1" data-source="post: 788618" data-attributes="member: 16211"><p>ROFL.</p><p></p><p>Actually, scratching up the paint doesn't really matter. The aluminum body panels underneath don't rust <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> ... they dent like a mother though.</p><p></p><p>In general, I'd have to agree that most people that buy newer Land Rovers don't buy them to be a trail rig. They buy them to be a status symbol. I'm not real familiar with JEEPS but I believe you see a similar thing happening with the typical consumer who buys a Grand Cherokee. Like the Grand Cherokee, Land Rover is getting further and further from its roots as a 4x4 work truck company.</p><p></p><p>The Land Rovers that are good for off-roading are the older ones. Series, Defender, RRC, and Disco I. You don't see them on the trail for the most part because there just weren't that many of them sold in the US. In Africa, Europe, etc you'll see more of them (and Toyotas) off-road than you'll see Jeeps. </p><p></p><p>The Discovery Series II (1999-2004) is still capable off-road, but was the beginning of the end for Land Rover. They restylized it, and it was a hit. Sales went through the roof in the luxury soccer mom SUV market. Since then its been more and more and more gadgets and electronic doo-hickies. The AWD system is mostly targeted at skiers rather than off-roaders.</p><p></p><p>Most Land Rover off-roaders will tell you that they won't buy a new Land Rover when they replace their vehicle. Jeep and Toyota are both doing a better job of going after the off-road market than Land Rover these days.</p><p></p><p>The old Land Rovers do great off-road, but there weren't too many of them sold. </p><p></p><p>--Craig</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="craig1, post: 788618, member: 16211"] ROFL. Actually, scratching up the paint doesn't really matter. The aluminum body panels underneath don't rust :D ... they dent like a mother though. In general, I'd have to agree that most people that buy newer Land Rovers don't buy them to be a trail rig. They buy them to be a status symbol. I'm not real familiar with JEEPS but I believe you see a similar thing happening with the typical consumer who buys a Grand Cherokee. Like the Grand Cherokee, Land Rover is getting further and further from its roots as a 4x4 work truck company. The Land Rovers that are good for off-roading are the older ones. Series, Defender, RRC, and Disco I. You don't see them on the trail for the most part because there just weren't that many of them sold in the US. In Africa, Europe, etc you'll see more of them (and Toyotas) off-road than you'll see Jeeps. The Discovery Series II (1999-2004) is still capable off-road, but was the beginning of the end for Land Rover. They restylized it, and it was a hit. Sales went through the roof in the luxury soccer mom SUV market. Since then its been more and more and more gadgets and electronic doo-hickies. The AWD system is mostly targeted at skiers rather than off-roaders. Most Land Rover off-roaders will tell you that they won't buy a new Land Rover when they replace their vehicle. Jeep and Toyota are both doing a better job of going after the off-road market than Land Rover these days. The old Land Rovers do great off-road, but there weren't too many of them sold. --Craig [/QUOTE]
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