Re: NY auto show pics
 

that looks tough at least..

The "commander" doesn't command much


"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
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> Daimler, came closer to ripping off the American Motors' design
> with their Rescue Concept: http://jeepin.com/news/rescue/index.asp
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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>
> Pi-eyed Piper wrote:
> >
> > motortrend said it'll be competition for the hummer

Re: NY auto show pics
 

that looks tough at least..

The "commander" doesn't command much


"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
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> Daimler, came closer to ripping off the American Motors' design
> with their Rescue Concept: http://jeepin.com/news/rescue/index.asp
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Pi-eyed Piper wrote:
> >
> > motortrend said it'll be competition for the hummer

Re: NY auto show pics
 

that looks tough at least..

The "commander" doesn't command much


"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:42433B64.F2ACBF34@cox.net...
> Daimler, came closer to ripping off the American Motors' design
> with their Rescue Concept: http://jeepin.com/news/rescue/index.asp
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Pi-eyed Piper wrote:
> >
> > motortrend said it'll be competition for the hummer

Re: NY auto show pics
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I don't see a market for the ST-8.
> Daimler doesn't have a utility vehicle like the Land Rover where
> ugly is not a factor, but ability is, so the Commander may save their
> a**.

Daimler has the G-Class since thirty years. These are very capable
vehicles very much in the same class as the LandRover Defender.
http://www.g4rce.net/engl/

The Commander is ugly, very much so I'm afraid...

Markus

Re: NY auto show pics
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I don't see a market for the ST-8.
> Daimler doesn't have a utility vehicle like the Land Rover where
> ugly is not a factor, but ability is, so the Commander may save their
> a**.

Daimler has the G-Class since thirty years. These are very capable
vehicles very much in the same class as the LandRover Defender.
http://www.g4rce.net/engl/

The Commander is ugly, very much so I'm afraid...

Markus

Re: NY auto show pics
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I don't see a market for the ST-8.
> Daimler doesn't have a utility vehicle like the Land Rover where
> ugly is not a factor, but ability is, so the Commander may save their
> a**.

Daimler has the G-Class since thirty years. These are very capable
vehicles very much in the same class as the LandRover Defender.
http://www.g4rce.net/engl/

The Commander is ugly, very much so I'm afraid...

Markus

Re: NY auto show pics
 

I actually LIKE the Rescue.

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:

> Daimler, came closer to ripping off the American Motors' design
> with their Rescue Concept: http://jeepin.com/news/rescue/index.asp
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Pi-eyed Piper wrote:
>
>>motortrend said it'll be competition for the hummer

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03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
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Re: NY auto show pics
 

I actually LIKE the Rescue.

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:

> Daimler, came closer to ripping off the American Motors' design
> with their Rescue Concept: http://jeepin.com/news/rescue/index.asp
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Pi-eyed Piper wrote:
>
>>motortrend said it'll be competition for the hummer

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: NY auto show pics
 

I actually LIKE the Rescue.

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:

> Daimler, came closer to ripping off the American Motors' design
> with their Rescue Concept: http://jeepin.com/news/rescue/index.asp
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Pi-eyed Piper wrote:
>
>>motortrend said it'll be competition for the hummer

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: NY auto show pics
 

Great, a hundred thousand dollar Samurai:
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container...e=g_class_main
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Markus Baertschi wrote:
>
> Daimler has the G-Class since thirty years. These are very capable
> vehicles very much in the same class as the LandRover Defender.
> http://www.g4rce.net/engl/
>
> The Commander is ugly, very much so I'm afraid...
>
> Markus