On 11/11/04 9:26, "roman" <[Email address removed]> wrote:
There are amazing similarities between a LR and a Citroen 2CV, the long
deceased icon of French roads. H frame chassis, bolted on body, light weight
etc. very different cars but similar philosophies...Perhaps where the 2CV
scored was under the bonnet - all aluminium engine, each one hand assembled
by one man/woman, oil throws as opposed to oil seals etc etc. With regular
oil changes, simple reliable and long lasting. Where LR has gone wrong is
exactly what Roman says - attempting to appeal to a long-gone vision of post
war England, and at the same ignoring what people really need in a 4x4.
Went to see a TLC yesterday and all being well it will be mine this time
next week. 10 years old, low mileage, auto, Jap spec, all diff locks plus
other stuff with the sweetest diesel engine I have ever driven. I was also
able to test the diff locks on some soft stuff. There is no way that a Land
Rover of similar vintage, however cosseted would have run so sweetly on
original components.
I'm looking forward to being able to put a proper signature at the bottom of
the page.
Mob: 07831 458 793
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