simonpdi

New Member

• Oct 14, 2020

• #1

Hello
I've always fancied a Land Rover but never got around to owning one. Now I've ''inherited'' a 90 from my son!
I may be deceiving myself in thinking this will be a better bet in winter than my Forester, but I'm confident and/or stupid willing to give it a try. (so much so the Sub is going up for sale)
I'm quite used to and have enjoyed running older vehicles over the last 40 years. I've an '85 VW Camper for the summer (always an experience when we go out) and just got rid of an early Saab soft top. I'm used to having hands on motors and the need for deep pockets.
We will see how this relationship pans out.
It will be good to hear from you when I'm facing the inevitable hiccups
Simonpdi

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Oct 14, 2020

• #2

One word of caution - while they get going in snow and ice with less hassle than a standard saloon, they slide on ice just as easily.
Also bear in mind that a kerb will ‘stop’ a saloon in a low speed slide but not a Land Rover which will carry on over the kerb.

 

brianp38dse

Well-Known Member

• Oct 14, 2020

• #3

Hello and welcome

 

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lynall

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Oct 14, 2020

• #4

So long as you dont roll it, everyone else comes off worse!

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Oct 14, 2020

• #5

simonpdi said:

Hello
I've always fancied a Land Rover but never got around to owning one. Now I've ''inherited'' a 90 from my son!
I may be deceiving myself in thinking this will be a better bet in winter than my Forester, but I'm confident and/or stupid willing to give it a try. (so much so the Sub is going up for sale)
I'm quite used to and have enjoyed running older vehicles over the last 40 years. I've an '85 VW Camper for the summer (always an experience when we go out) and just got rid of an early Saab soft top. I'm used to having hands on motors and the need for deep pockets.
We will see how this relationship pans out.
It will be good to hear from you when I'm facing the inevitable hiccups
Simonpdi

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Welcome to LZ!

Hope you get the chance to find out. It may have broken down by winter!

 

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resto_d1

Well-Known Member

• Oct 14, 2020

• #6

Well it will be colder than the forester, louder, leakier, less reliable, less comfortable. It will also be far dearer to you if you get along with it and probably more fun to drive.... unless you have a jdm sti (which if so, you should keep)

 

Knappster

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Oct 15, 2020

• #7

Hi and welcome!

As well as thinking about the weather, look at decent security measures for the Landy, they’re very popular with thieves!

 

Interceptorxj

Well-Known Member

• Oct 16, 2020

• #8

simonpdi said:

(so much so the Sub is going up for sale)

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Typical LR owner making crash/wrong decisions , you should fit right in.

 

simonpdi

New Member

• Oct 20, 2020

• #9

Thanks for all your helpful and informative replies!

 

adrian hogg

Well-Known Member

• Oct 21, 2020

• #10

whilst i love my defender i have driven most of Subaru models over the years and methinks a late model Forester could beat it on snow covered roads

 

simonpdi

New Member

• Oct 21, 2020

• #11

I think you’re probably right.
I’ll see how things work out as my sub which Ive had for 12 years has 175000 miles on the clock and is getting a little tired.
Anyway other things to think about as it’s MoT day for the 90 tomorrow!!

 

Hippo

Lord Hippo

• Oct 21, 2020

• #12

Welcome to the forum