The quality of the product (not design, but manufacture) seemed to decline with each take-over; BL, BAe and BMW. However, since Ford took over, they have been openly and directly threatened with closure if the standard isn't improved. Furthermore, most models since the RRC have been rehashes of the existing line-up, but this time they started from scratch, and have a wider pool of expertise to draw on (Jag, Aston and Volvo). I don't believe for a minute that they'll produce a Defender with a decent paint finish or no leaks, but I'm keeping an open mind about the LR3.
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