D1, RRC long and short, LR4.
Grenadier
- Thread starter WreckITFrank
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I have heard that the 3-4 years of first imports to the USA were iffy with the computer systems. Mine is a 1998. Anything after say 2008 seems to get good reviews, but there's something about that 1990s MB vibe on the dash that I like.
Another impression from today.
Three cars ahead of me on the freeway, there was a typical contractor/trash hauler truck. A piece of stucco fell off, broke into pieces, and one piece, the size of a half-finger, flew into the Grenadier's windshield. It exploded into a blob about 2" in diameter - I thought the windshield was done in, a week into Grenadier's life. It was the hardest windshield hit I have ever experienced in my life - all my past and current vehicles' windshields cracked from much lighter hits.
After a wash and two sweeps of the wipers - there's a tiny pit, that was difficult to find when I came to work and looked from outside.
Three cars ahead of me on the freeway, there was a typical contractor/trash hauler truck. A piece of stucco fell off, broke into pieces, and one piece, the size of a half-finger, flew into the Grenadier's windshield. It exploded into a blob about 2" in diameter - I thought the windshield was done in, a week into Grenadier's life. It was the hardest windshield hit I have ever experienced in my life - all my past and current vehicles' windshields cracked from much lighter hits.
After a wash and two sweeps of the wipers - there's a tiny pit, that was difficult to find when I came to work and looked from outside.
FlyersFan76
Well-known member
yes
I'd love shorter turning radius, and I don't care for engine sound (inside or outside). A LWB Classic's still my ideal vehicle from most POV, except for age and maintenance.
Ended up with a truck full of flower arrangements on Saturday night:
Took them to a nursing home on Sunday morning, and met Aaron Shrier in his brand new ride; what are the chances of meeting another Grenadier on the street, barely 10 days since the first ones have been sold?
Took them to a nursing home on Sunday morning, and met Aaron Shrier in his brand new ride; what are the chances of meeting another Grenadier on the street, barely 10 days since the first ones have been sold?
vtlandrover
Well-known member
Wild!
I didn't think they were offering the color wrap... did this get added back into the list of options?
I didn't think they were offering the color wrap... did this get added back into the list of options?
TravelinLight
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Looks like I am going to pass on my Grenadier. It is in and ready for pick up. The challenges for the vehicle at the pricepoint just do not make sense for a daily driver. Noise, rear view, trailer wiring issue which does not have a solution, the dealer being over an hour away.
hackneyed1
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vtlandrover
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Anything else on your radar?
I passed in favor of a Rivian and further improvements to my '86 110 for some of the same reasons - but, primarily the result of a significant reduction of my commute.
TravelinLight
Well-known member
I will say for the money, I did not see the value. They look cool, but when I did a cost benefit analysis, I just could not justify it. This would have been my daily driver. I am a little nervous about the economy also, but there were just too many red flags for me for the dealer not being ready to support if there is a problem.
WreckITFrank
Technical Excellence Contributor
After years of waiting....I officially declined my grenadier reservation, even though the truck is sitting at the dealer waiting for delivery. It checks almost every box but there are a few things that bothered me enough to pass, maybe until later generations or another time. I still love the truck but not for price that I would have paid. I am planning to move along to the Overtrail GX.
This has since been removed? Shows zero now...
