All my life I have had magnificently bad cars. Most were by choice, some were mistakes which should have been foreseen, sometimes I just fall in love. As often as not, I fall in love with something I would like to see in the garage, rather than truly own, or be dependant upon.
I have wanted a Range Rover Classic since about the day after I first saw one. I can't imagine a more useless piece of rolling toxic waste, but my heart just skips a beats every time I see one. My little friend on my shoulder says it won't hurt that often. I know better.
Since giving up my car to Number 2 son this summer we have been a one car family if I don't count the Bentley. It really hasn't been inconvenient having one car, just limiting.
So with the big storm approaching I thought I'd approach my bride with logic. We'll be stuck in the woods forever, without one, I suggested. The neighbor plows the drive, was her retort.
The car is near free, the on going expense no greater than a severe gambling addiction. Still she says no.
Toad
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I suffer from the same problem. A series of cars that I shouldn't have, but did. I never listened to my wife, and she was almost always right. You should listen to Mrs. T , but I sorta hope you don't!
Toad I know this pain all too much. I've been trying to convince the Mrs. for years now that we need a Rover, but she just says no. I'm almost tempted to do like my buddy Rob did and just go work for them. Hope you eventually get your way!
Vega Cosworth. Teehee.
I should be on her side, but didn't you just get her a puppy? Dollar for dollar is should even out to about the same.
Mrs. B: her kids got the puppy, but you are right about the cost.
I love Range Rovers. Great vehicles. Although, I'm now in love with my Audi wagon, so I'm pretty content with my car for the time being. :)
I've been driving all over in my LR3, parking in drifts, navigating deeply rutted ice, and have yet to have a problem. When I snapped off the wiper blade the electric windshield kept things unfrozen. Couldn't be more in love with that car.
Mrs. T, I implore you...
My husband has the poor man's version - the land rover - I would love an old RR, but he says no. His cousin has a really old one - he sanded the name on the hood to say RAN OVER.
She is a wise woman! I had a rover that spent more time in the shop than on the road. I sold the thing and swore, never again. Yet everytime I see one, I wish it were mine. It's a sickness.
The love of English motor vehicles can be an affliction. But not a bad thing if you know what you're getting into. I had a RR "Classic" once. Its most annoying trait was that it leaked. I mean water in, not fluids out. But it did that, too. I wouldn't mind having one again, as an auxilary vehicle. But I still have my 1970 Land Rover for that. And my teenager is still driving a Discovery with 180K+. I vote buy it.
Scott
I'd probably have a better shot at this if it wasn't 0 F outside, and we could go look at it.
I vote Range rover and I am on line right behind you...
My vote is get it. I have pined over each old Range Rover that passed me on the streets and I finally just bought a 95 classic in British Racing Green and I am in love. Sure it has its little quirks but they just add to its character and personality. And personality, my friend, goes a long way.
Oh Toad I am so sorry. My two husbands always loved trading and buying new cars. It may be a male thing. I certainly put up with this as long as I received something in return!!
My vote is a resounding GETIT!!! XXOO
I note that is posting was way back in January, but since I just found it I'm giving you my two cents...I have a 1965 series lla station wagon that I drive and am restoring. It is great. I also have a 1960 "bugeye" Austin Healey Sprite that I have restored. Both fun and believe me, you can't be overlooked in either.
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