Well three weeks of ownership of a very fine motor indeed, absolutely superb, but not without events...one instance of verbal abuse at a fuel station...accused of being a planet destroyer and in need of compensation in the trouser department for driving such a monster...being reversed into by a a 20 stone moron in a Peugeot 306 resulting in a split front spoiler....and an arguement with a git for wedging his door up against mine whilst he scrambled out of his Micra...apart from that great!  09MY TD4 HST Auto Stornoway Napoli in Ebony Black Side Tubes + Side Protection Strips

good to here your enjoying the experience of owning a 4x4

did you know that if somebody damages the car with their door, and refuse to give your there insurance details they are breaking the law, I know of a few people who have had visits from plod due to this  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

accused of being a planet destroyer . Bloody hell, I got over 41mpg last week.

to be honest i have never had anything said to me about having a 4x4

I would love to have a witty one liner to give back to them if they did, but i would most likey just say F off  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

The only people I have had pass comment about my car were nice people who really liked the look of it. When I was on holiday in Devon last year it was though no-one had ever seen one before - I almost started to give guided tours around it! Was even approached by the Security Guard at my local petrol station (a big ex-bouncer type) who was fascinated by it - probably wanted it for a couple of drive-bys or something  Now - 2017 BMW X3 M Sport Carbon Black
Gone - 2014 BMW X3 M Sport Space Grey, faultless!
Gone - 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Bali Blue with xenons
Gone - 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Rimini Red with bodykit

CG destroyer of planets I like that , should I get it printed on my number plates? At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

You can always say the following:

The first 75000 kms (45000 miles) is comensated by LR, so I drive that without a footprint.
If it's an TD4_e you can telle them about the start/stop which, theoretically reduces fuel consumption with 20%
Thirdly the LR company works completely CO2 neutral.
4th you get an education when you buy one (LR experience)

And finally, if you look at nature shows on TV, what car are they driving?

What can they tell me about their car and the environment? I bet they have no facts to quote.

Then finish: "Know what you buy, don't just guess!"

i think i most likely say "how many plants have you killed cooking all your pies, you fat b d " Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

npinks wrote:

to be honest i have never had anything said to me about having a 4x4

I would love to have a witty one liner to give back to them if they did, but i would most likey just say F off

I have a stock answer:

As the complainer has no idea for what purpose I drive a Land Rover, they are obviously basing their opinions solely on bigotry and therefore anything they might have to say is worthless.


Unfortunately I've not had any chance to use it yet

- Dick

I just ask them how many trees and wildlife habitats they have their land ignorant ers At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

I've not had anyone have a go at me verbally at least. However, what really winds me up is when I'm driving downa country lane and everyone assumes because I have a Land Rover that it wont scratch or dent and I can just trhow it into hedges so they don't have to slow down.

Also it seems that my car is invisible as people always tailgate me for ages on the dual carriageways before they overtake or pull out at the last minute after early smashing into the back of my car

All in all - great driving experience but other drivers are f g w s!!  Gone - TD4 XS Auto, Sumatra Black, Mud flaps and side strips, clear indicators, private plate, privacy glass

npinks wrote:

i think i most likely say "how many plants have you killed cooking all your pies, you fat b d "

 Discovery Sport Hse Lux, Santorini Black, Ivory Leather Interior, Factory Privacy Glass, removable tow bar.

npinks wrote:

to be honest i have never had anything said to me about having a 4x4 I would love to have a witty one liner to give back to them if they did, but i would most likey just say F off

How about "42.2 mpg and 179 g/km" as they emerge from their grotty little box! They'll never know it isn't a stop/start either B-)

My job involves travelling to any one of 30+ work sites up and down the UK. Soon after I got the FL2 one (ignorant) site manager took issue with me about my choice of a "4X4" vehicle. He has no idea that several of my colleagues who also visit his site in petrol driven cars are causing significantly more damage than I am, but he isn't interested in facts; just his own biggoted opinion.

This is what we are up against ....some people will never accept the facts IF the facts don't support their own uninformed views ... I guess thats just life ... Stornoway Grey GS ... What a fine motor ... but not any more ... ... psst look at my gallery!
Company cars ... a thing of the past - May 2013.

yup i agree, heard it on the radio today, with a bloke saying we should not be allowed to go buy "gas guzzling 4x4's" with the scrapper scheme  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis