Check this out, just found it - Land Rovers Only

appstatedisco · 10-27-2005, 06:00 PM

I was just browsing, and found this http://www.autointell.com/nao_compan...ender-x-01.htm
There are also some other nice vehicles I hadn't been aware of like the Linley p38

bernardmann · 10-27-2005, 06:06 PM

Sweet...I hope they change their minds about producing it...

keptin · 10-27-2005, 06:22 PM

sounds good, but I think the vehicle itself has an ugly ass front face that they could have just kept the same as the original D90

bernardmann · 10-27-2005, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by keptin

sounds good, but I think the vehicle itself has an ugly ass front face that they could have just kept the same as the original D90

Now that I looked at it again, it's sort of "Tonka-esque" (is that a word?)

Funrover · 10-27-2005, 07:22 PM

I say that I ways back.....I don't know if I like it yet......

xpower racer · 10-28-2005, 10:49 AM

I'm not that impressed. It would be cheaper to modify your existing D90 with the same mods. There will be a huge premium for having Landrover do it for you.

As it says in the speal.. every defender is capable of that. Also you wont have to have the bits you dont like if you do it yourself.

I'm sticking to my beast. Over the years it will get better and better. Landrovers are something that can grow with you. no need to buy it all ready made like that.

keptin · 10-28-2005, 11:46 AM

yeah, but also think about the market that they would (or attempt) to capture if they could make a reasonably priced new D90. Right now they cost $33k for a base model, while thats a bit steep to fit in the "Jeep" maket, if they could lower it just a bit, then perhaps they would capture some people that would buy jeeps but have the money and want to own something that is different then what everyone else has.

Since majority of owners dont modify thier rover anyway, it would be kinda neat for LR to offer option like lockers and what not, even better they could make a deal with some of the big companies, like ARB or something so you could get an ARB locker as the locker option. Just like all these companies are saying you get "Brembo" preformance brakes, the aftermarket name actually is important. While I wouldnt want to pay the $$$ to get a rover that was already upgraded, it would be cool to start seeing some stock rovers out on the streets/trails that can compete with the jeep ruby or come close from a simpleton's standpoint.

I personally like the idea; LR has to branch out a new vehicle that follows its heritage, then people could see LR as not just a luxury vehicle for the roads, but sees that LR is serious about making rugged, capable vehicles.

10-27-2005, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
appstatedisco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC/Boone, NC Posts: 528 Gallery: 0	Check this out, just found it I was just browsing, and found this http://www.autointell.com/nao_compan...ender-x-01.htm There are also some other nice vehicles I hadn't been aware of like the Linley p38 __________________ AHO Rugby, a drinking club with a rugby problem. www.ahorugby.net "My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health." - Robert E. Lee

10-27-2005, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
bernardmann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 621 Gallery: 0	Sweet...I hope they change their minds about producing it... __________________ Bernard Mann 2004 Disco G4 (Sold to Josh Lester) 2005 Mercedes C230 2003 Disco S (Sold)

10-27-2005, 06:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
keptin Roads?...Where we're going, we don't need roads... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,365 Gallery: 0	sounds good, but I think the vehicle itself has an ugly ass front face that they could have just kept the same as the original D90 __________________ Josh Shapiro DII Photos at www.kep1.com

10-28-2005, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
xpower racer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Romania is my base now but I work overseas Posts: 192 Gallery: 0	I'm not that impressed. It would be cheaper to modify your existing D90 with the same mods. There will be a huge premium for having Landrover do it for you. As it says in the speal.. every defender is capable of that. Also you wont have to have the bits you dont like if you do it yourself. I'm sticking to my beast. Over the years it will get better and better. Landrovers are something that can grow with you. no need to buy it all ready made like that. __________________ 1985 Landrover 90 200TDi Disco engine, Disco rear axle, 2 inch lift and BLACK Recovery Romanian style :-S http://www.youtube.com/xpowerracer yup...its me :-)

10-28-2005, 11:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
keptin Roads?...Where we're going, we don't need roads... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,365 Gallery: 0	yeah, but also think about the market that they would (or attempt) to capture if they could make a reasonably priced new D90. Right now they cost $33k for a base model, while thats a bit steep to fit in the "Jeep" maket, if they could lower it just a bit, then perhaps they would capture some people that would buy jeeps but have the money and want to own something that is different then what everyone else has. Since majority of owners dont modify thier rover anyway, it would be kinda neat for LR to offer option like lockers and what not, even better they could make a deal with some of the big companies, like ARB or something so you could get an ARB locker as the locker option. Just like all these companies are saying you get "Brembo" preformance brakes, the aftermarket name actually is important. While I wouldnt want to pay the $$$ to get a rover that was already upgraded, it would be cool to start seeing some stock rovers out on the streets/trails that can compete with the jeep ruby or come close from a simpleton's standpoint. I personally like the idea; LR has to branch out a new vehicle that follows its heritage, then people could see LR as not just a luxury vehicle for the roads, but sees that LR is serious about making rugged, capable vehicles. __________________ Josh Shapiro DII Photos at www.kep1.com

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