Have you ever driven a Range Rover, not only on road, but especially off road?
While it is a status symbol, it's comfort, luxury and capabilities make it much desired too.
I've had an older one and have driven more modern ones.
Now I have Unimogs and a Jeep.
Next though, a Grenadier.
Search for it and you'll see why.
Not for a status symbol, but because the thing should LAST 10 years or more unlike 3 Fords I have had that all died from coolant intrusion with few miles on them.
I had a brand new Range Rover that had an “idiot light” that would not stop lighting up. Kept taking it to the dealer to fix it. After 5 or 6 very inconvenient trips, the mechanic told me “it’s no big deal, all new cars engine lights come on for no reason”. ??? I got rid of it.
coolant intrusion
I’ve lusted after a Unimog for years.
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Amen. Many people have a misconception about Range Rovers. I’ve owned them continuously since 1987 when they established a dealer network in the U.S. I’ve owned half a dozen and have had a 2016 LR4 since new. I did the off road driving school at Solihull about 25 years ago. They are extremely comfortable and capable vehicles. They do need proper maintenance, and I’ve only been left stranded once in 35 years…and that was due to a dealer service error, not the vehicle’s fault.