Your thoughts on owning an old Landy in the future?

sirredarre · Nov 29, 2017

Hey!
Just posting a general question to see what your thoughts are on being a Land Rover enthusiasts in the future? Germany, Norway, Sweden and other countries are talking about restrictions, diesel free zones etc. Do you think we'll be able to drive our beloved Land Rovers in 10 or 20 years from now?

Mr S1 · Nov 29, 2017

With 70% of the 2m plus made still 'out there' somewhere it's not like they're scarce in numbers. The backlash if the UK ever 'banned' them would be enormous. The LR following in the UK is huge.

neilly · Nov 29, 2017

Mr S1 said:
The backlash if the UK ever 'banned' them would be enormous. The LR following in the UK is huge.

Yeah, I am sure that really scares the politicians.................Has them quaking in their shoes..

Cheers

neilly · Nov 29, 2017

sirredarre said:
Do you think we'll be able to drive our beloved Land Rovers in 10 or 20 years from now?

Yes, but paying thru the nose for the privilege , so probably not something for the normal people just those with deep pockets or a deep need to own and drive a "classic" LR product.

Cheers

Paul D · Nov 29, 2017

I'd think there will always be provision for 'classics' to be used. Maybe limited mileages or other such limitations, such that probably not for daily use, but still able to be viable for green laning, if that's not been completely stamped on!

Let's face it, we can still ride 2 stroke 'smokers' with almost impunity, providing they pass the current legislation.

John S · Nov 29, 2017

Mine's petrol and along with other petrol engined classic cars I expect to be driving it for many years and hand it down to my sons.

Stone56 · Nov 29, 2017

In the summer we had a blowout in Germany on the autobahn at 3 am no joke with all the lorries thundering past you needed a gas mask and this is 24 7 so I think a few Landis would not make much differents to air pollution

goonarmy · Dec 2, 2017

Get rid of diesels in cars. The devil's fuel!

clivees · Dec 3, 2017

Diesel can run on veg oil so putting the price of fuel up not really a option. But petrol is a bit harder to make at home.
I suspect that the real threat to landies and other old cars would be the shift away from Dino juice and the scarcity of fuel.

Mulcaster1 · Dec 3, 2017

Mr S1 said:
With 70% of the 2m plus made still 'out there' somewhere it's not like they're scarce in numbers. The backlash if the UK ever 'banned' them would be enormous. The LR following in the UK is huge.

S1 I do agree that there would be some backlash but there will be a restriction of some kind. @neilly the perverted little retard is just being his usual cocky self - behind the keyboard that it!
This is a real valid point, what will happen? They surly won't stop a ute being used for its natural job, but the rest of us may be in for a shock. I love classic cars and there is an undertone that mile ages will end up being capped and a 'tax' may apply! Let's hope we actually get a say

Mr S1 · Dec 3, 2017

neilly said:
Yeah, I am sure that really scares the politicians.................Has them quaking in their shoes..

It would do if it came down to votes....worth bearing in mind wouldn't you say ?

neilly · Dec 3, 2017

Mr S1 said:
It would do if it came down to votes....worth bearing in mind wouldn't you say ?

I cannot see people placing votes because of a classic car issue...........

There are normally more important items to take into consideration.

Cheers

Mulcaster1 · Dec 3, 2017

neilly said:
I cannot see people placing votes because of a classic car issue...........

There are normally more important items to take into consideration.

Cheers

there you go again - pervert !

neilly · Dec 3, 2017

Mulcaster1 said:
there you go again - pervert !

LOL.

You know this is not AG? , right.

Cheers

Mulcaster1 · Dec 3, 2017

neilly said:
LOL.

You know this is not AG? , right.

Cheers

.....and? Am I to be pm'd by old blue eyes now!

neilly · Dec 3, 2017

Mulcaster1 said:
.....and? Am I to be pm'd by old blue eyes now!

No, just making sure you realised the difference, would hate for you to get told off again , I know in the past it has been a mistake you have made to make AG level posts in the normal threads.

Cheers

MJI · Dec 3, 2017

neilly said:
I cannot see people placing votes because of a classic car issue...........

There are normally more important items to take into consideration.

Cheers

Sometimes though you need to send a warning.

nobber · Dec 7, 2017

Trucks move goods, food, machinery etc so comparing trucks to land rovers is a bit of a jump, I dont think banning diesel vehicles will be a chouce, it will be necessary.

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