RE: What do you think about Land Rovers as MV's

From: Glen Closson (glen_closson@earthlink.net)
Date: Tue Feb 14 2006 - 20:39:56 PST

Did Land Rovers ever use CARC?

Regards,

Glen

Mater tua criceta fuit, et pater tuo redoluit bacarum sambucus

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Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 8:13 PM
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Subject: Re: [MV] What do you think about Land Rovers as MV's

Jack, if it's a former military vehicle, consider this... It's evil,
unroadworthy, and definitely not a politically correct vehicle. It'll
offend your neighbors, your local cops, and other high muckety mucks in your
community. Your fellow citizens will paint you as some militant freak of
nature bent on overthrowing the government and intent upon returning us to
Her Majesty's rule and furthermore, you (and ten of your closest associates)
will be put on the NSA's most-watched list.

Other than that, it's all good, brother!

Lordy! That high test truck stop coffee has my teeth wiggling! (grins) TJ
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Jack Lee" <milveh@dslextreme.com>
> Anyone have any comments, good or bad, about ex-military Land Rovers?
> I thought one might be nice to own, but have zero experience with
> them. Had a quite a bit of "unpleasant" experience with Jaguars over
> the past years, which sort of soured me on British vehicles, until I
> bought a Ferret. Now that was a marvel of simplicity and ingenuity.
>
> I hit on the ol Landy because I was looking for something inexpensive
> and yet reliable like my old Volvo C-202 and sized comparable to my
> M151. Saw quite a few for sale over on Milweb.org, prices seem
> reasonable, even after import costs I could probably get my money
> back, if it was a decent runner, which is always good if you have a
limited budget.
>
> So, any thoughts on what model and year might be the best bang for the
> buck...(shopping around $8,000 USD) 101's, 110's, Defenders, LHD of
course?
> I've heard some horror stories about the frames on lightweights
> getting bent easy and subject to rust, but never heard that from any
> credible source. I wouldn't mind a diesel, but is petrol better or
> this just a personal choice thing?
>
> Thanks in advance for your opinions!
>
> Jack
>
>
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