Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
It was -2 here yesterday (-19C) and I will admit that I miss the heated
seats my last 2 cars.... Real Jeeps are only heated when they are on fire... "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message news:temzh.252035$QY6.116213@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk... > This one seems to be ok - I tested all the electrics and it is all working > except the heating element on the driver's seat which I don't care about. > No leaks either and no discoloration indicating past ones so fingers > crossed. > > Dave > > "Spdloader" <askforit@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote in message > news:45cdec8d$0$24735$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... >> I'm not slammin' your new purchase Dave, I personally like them, a lot, > but >> here in NC-USA, you see lots and lots of them in the "buy here pay here" >> type car lots,(that's for folks with troubled credit), and can pick 'em >> up >> very cheap. Seems after just a few years they develop electrical >> problems, >> and every one I've ever looked at to consider purchasing was leaking at >> those rear overhead windows. It costs a lot here to keep them up. I know >> that to meet US standards they must undergo different electrical and >> crash >> modifications, and that may be part of the cause, I don't know. >> >> Again, not slamming yours, I honestly would buy one if it weren't for the >> aforementioned problems. >> >> Hope you enjoy it! >> >> Spdloader >> >> >> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message >> news:LEkzh.270086$Kh7.126523@fe2.news.blueyonder.c o.uk... >> > Bought a Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 v8 today, and should take >> > collection >> > next week. >> > Would have gone for a Jeep for preference, but decided I couldn't live >> > without a Real Chassis. >> > Big axles and hub means its rated for 7800 lb towing, but IMHO I would >> > want >> > a longer wheelbase >> > for pulling that weight. >> > It doesn't drive like a truck at all - feels like a limo with its 18" >> > wheels, and electric everything >> > but it is for towing not offroading, so that's ok. >> > >> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco.jpg >> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco2.jpg >> > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco3.jpg >> > >> > Still keeping the Wrangler - this gives me transport and time to fix >> > the >> > Waggy. >> > >> > Dave Milne, Scotland >> > >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
I don't think he knows where you live.
So you have three 4x4s and only one driver eh? "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message news:VQlzh.251940$QY6.71406@fe1.news.blueyonder.co .uk... >I drive past the LR factory at Solihull on my way back from work :-) > > Dave > > "Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:1171120127.172469.267100@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... >> >> Don't know about your world, but here in the Boonies where I am you >> would be forced to Special Order any parts other than an Oil Filter >> and the parts are 3 times the price of comparable Jeep/Chevy/Ford >> parts "IF" you can even get them! >> >> Bruce >> > > |
Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
I don't think he knows where you live.
So you have three 4x4s and only one driver eh? "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message news:VQlzh.251940$QY6.71406@fe1.news.blueyonder.co .uk... >I drive past the LR factory at Solihull on my way back from work :-) > > Dave > > "Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:1171120127.172469.267100@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... >> >> Don't know about your world, but here in the Boonies where I am you >> would be forced to Special Order any parts other than an Oil Filter >> and the parts are 3 times the price of comparable Jeep/Chevy/Ford >> parts "IF" you can even get them! >> >> Bruce >> > > |
Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
I don't think he knows where you live.
So you have three 4x4s and only one driver eh? "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message news:VQlzh.251940$QY6.71406@fe1.news.blueyonder.co .uk... >I drive past the LR factory at Solihull on my way back from work :-) > > Dave > > "Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:1171120127.172469.267100@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... >> >> Don't know about your world, but here in the Boonies where I am you >> would be forced to Special Order any parts other than an Oil Filter >> and the parts are 3 times the price of comparable Jeep/Chevy/Ford >> parts "IF" you can even get them! >> >> Bruce >> > > |
Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
I don't think he knows where you live.
So you have three 4x4s and only one driver eh? "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message news:VQlzh.251940$QY6.71406@fe1.news.blueyonder.co .uk... >I drive past the LR factory at Solihull on my way back from work :-) > > Dave > > "Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:1171120127.172469.267100@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... >> >> Don't know about your world, but here in the Boonies where I am you >> would be forced to Special Order any parts other than an Oil Filter >> and the parts are 3 times the price of comparable Jeep/Chevy/Ford >> parts "IF" you can even get them! >> >> Bruce >> > > |
Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
"Spdloader" <askforit@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote in message news:45cdecd0$0$5234$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... Hi Katie! Hope you and Mr. Kate are doing well! lol ( I know, it's Big Iron) Spdloader Hi ya! Yup, all is well. Still working on the remodeling project from hell. Mr. Kate is in doing the lunch dishes - when he's done I'll tell him you said howdy LOL! K. "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter> wrote in message news:Bglzh.3524$6a.1329@bignews4.bellsouth.net... > LOL, must be nice to be rich! > > > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message > news:LEkzh.270086$Kh7.126523@fe2.news.blueyonder.c o.uk... > Bought a Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 v8 today, and should take collection > next week. > Would have gone for a Jeep for preference, but decided I couldn't live > without a Real Chassis. > Big axles and hub means its rated for 7800 lb towing, but IMHO I would > want > a longer wheelbase > for pulling that weight. > It doesn't drive like a truck at all - feels like a limo with its 18" > wheels, and electric everything > but it is for towing not offroading, so that's ok. > > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco.jpg > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco2.jpg > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco3.jpg > > Still keeping the Wrangler - this gives me transport and time to fix the > Waggy. > > Dave Milne, Scotland > > > |
Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
"Spdloader" <askforit@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote in message news:45cdecd0$0$5234$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... Hi Katie! Hope you and Mr. Kate are doing well! lol ( I know, it's Big Iron) Spdloader Hi ya! Yup, all is well. Still working on the remodeling project from hell. Mr. Kate is in doing the lunch dishes - when he's done I'll tell him you said howdy LOL! K. "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter> wrote in message news:Bglzh.3524$6a.1329@bignews4.bellsouth.net... > LOL, must be nice to be rich! > > > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message > news:LEkzh.270086$Kh7.126523@fe2.news.blueyonder.c o.uk... > Bought a Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 v8 today, and should take collection > next week. > Would have gone for a Jeep for preference, but decided I couldn't live > without a Real Chassis. > Big axles and hub means its rated for 7800 lb towing, but IMHO I would > want > a longer wheelbase > for pulling that weight. > It doesn't drive like a truck at all - feels like a limo with its 18" > wheels, and electric everything > but it is for towing not offroading, so that's ok. > > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco.jpg > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco2.jpg > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco3.jpg > > Still keeping the Wrangler - this gives me transport and time to fix the > Waggy. > > Dave Milne, Scotland > > > |
Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
"Spdloader" <askforit@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote in message news:45cdecd0$0$5234$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... Hi Katie! Hope you and Mr. Kate are doing well! lol ( I know, it's Big Iron) Spdloader Hi ya! Yup, all is well. Still working on the remodeling project from hell. Mr. Kate is in doing the lunch dishes - when he's done I'll tell him you said howdy LOL! K. "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter> wrote in message news:Bglzh.3524$6a.1329@bignews4.bellsouth.net... > LOL, must be nice to be rich! > > > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message > news:LEkzh.270086$Kh7.126523@fe2.news.blueyonder.c o.uk... > Bought a Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 v8 today, and should take collection > next week. > Would have gone for a Jeep for preference, but decided I couldn't live > without a Real Chassis. > Big axles and hub means its rated for 7800 lb towing, but IMHO I would > want > a longer wheelbase > for pulling that weight. > It doesn't drive like a truck at all - feels like a limo with its 18" > wheels, and electric everything > but it is for towing not offroading, so that's ok. > > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco.jpg > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco2.jpg > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco3.jpg > > Still keeping the Wrangler - this gives me transport and time to fix the > Waggy. > > Dave Milne, Scotland > > > |
Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
"Spdloader" <askforit@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote in message news:45cdecd0$0$5234$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... Hi Katie! Hope you and Mr. Kate are doing well! lol ( I know, it's Big Iron) Spdloader Hi ya! Yup, all is well. Still working on the remodeling project from hell. Mr. Kate is in doing the lunch dishes - when he's done I'll tell him you said howdy LOL! K. "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter> wrote in message news:Bglzh.3524$6a.1329@bignews4.bellsouth.net... > LOL, must be nice to be rich! > > > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message > news:LEkzh.270086$Kh7.126523@fe2.news.blueyonder.c o.uk... > Bought a Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 v8 today, and should take collection > next week. > Would have gone for a Jeep for preference, but decided I couldn't live > without a Real Chassis. > Big axles and hub means its rated for 7800 lb towing, but IMHO I would > want > a longer wheelbase > for pulling that weight. > It doesn't drive like a truck at all - feels like a limo with its 18" > wheels, and electric everything > but it is for towing not offroading, so that's ok. > > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco.jpg > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco2.jpg > http://milne.info/~dave/disco/disco3.jpg > > Still keeping the Wrangler - this gives me transport and time to fix the > Waggy. > > Dave Milne, Scotland > > > |
Re: Defecting to the Dark Side
heh, you remember too much Billy Ray !
Wrangler lives in Birmingham, Waggy and Disco in Edinburgh. I fly between the two places each Monday and Thursday. Were it not for the fact I did Classics at Uni, I guess I would be a redneck :-) Dave Milne, Scotland "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message news:d658f$45ce0066$422afc51$12640@FUSE.NET... > I don't think he knows where you live. > > So you have three 4x4s and only one driver eh? > > > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message > news:VQlzh.251940$QY6.71406@fe1.news.blueyonder.co .uk... > >I drive past the LR factory at Solihull on my way back from work :-) > > > > Dave > > > > "Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message > > news:1171120127.172469.267100@a34g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com... > >> > >> Don't know about your world, but here in the Boonies where I am you > >> would be forced to Special Order any parts other than an Oil Filter > >> and the parts are 3 times the price of comparable Jeep/Chevy/Ford > >> parts "IF" you can even get them! > >> > >> Bruce > >> > > > > > > |
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