Land Rover Experience Centers add Defenders
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xplorutah
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Great idea nas90tdi!
I will extend the same offer...here in Utah! LOL! Adult supervision, in the form of ME will be provided.
nas90tdi
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That's an optional item . The" 2 Days Stuck In The Woods Repair Clinic" can be added for a low low $1199.99. All tools provided.
The highlight of that one is a rousing seminar called," Why the F didn't I spring for the brass fill plugs because this plastic piece of shit has fused itself in place."
The highlight of that one is a rousing seminar called," Why the F didn't I spring for the brass fill plugs because this plastic piece of shit has fused itself in place."
the_eaze
Member
Just an FYI....
I live next to the Land Rover Experience here in Carmel, CA. I drive past it everyday to and from work. Up until very recently they kept a 1995 Defender 90, 2016 LR4, current discovery, new defender (90 and 110) and 2022 Range Rover. All cars were in white with land rover logos on the sides of the doors. I would see the same 1995 Defender pop up at car shows periodically like the Pebble Beach show.
Recently however the Defender and LR4 dissapeared and I was told they won't return. Oddly enough they don't have the current Range Rover. Instead they only have previous generation Range Rovers. I just bought a new Range Rover and it came with a pass to do the driving experience but they don't have any new range rovers yet to drive. They do have an "owners day" where you can take your own vehicle even if its not a Land Rover and do the course with the instructors.
Its interesting because the 1995 Defender had been with the driving school for over 10 years. I was told it was a fan favorite and their most popular vehicle that everyone asked to drive. It was a great marketing car for the driving experience.
I live next to the Land Rover Experience here in Carmel, CA. I drive past it everyday to and from work. Up until very recently they kept a 1995 Defender 90, 2016 LR4, current discovery, new defender (90 and 110) and 2022 Range Rover. All cars were in white with land rover logos on the sides of the doors. I would see the same 1995 Defender pop up at car shows periodically like the Pebble Beach show.
Recently however the Defender and LR4 dissapeared and I was told they won't return. Oddly enough they don't have the current Range Rover. Instead they only have previous generation Range Rovers. I just bought a new Range Rover and it came with a pass to do the driving experience but they don't have any new range rovers yet to drive. They do have an "owners day" where you can take your own vehicle even if its not a Land Rover and do the course with the instructors.
Its interesting because the 1995 Defender had been with the driving school for over 10 years. I was told it was a fan favorite and their most popular vehicle that everyone asked to drive. It was a great marketing car for the driving experience.
erover82
Well-known member
Easy to see how the 95 would peak interests compared to the models everyone sees everywhere in CA. Too bad the older models are phased out now. Always wanted to visit one of those centers and was too busy last time I visited Carmel.
New Range Rover Experience Center?
Z.G
Well-known member
That nas 90 came to Vermont I believe, I think they had it at the Manchester location recently
I hate modern JLR products, but can’t say enough good things about their experience centers. I’ve been to the one at Solihull and the one in Edinburgh. Really fun for anyone, even if they’re not interested in off roading.
mgreenspan
Founding Member
You need to spend a few years driving an Evoque with the 2.2 diesel and a 6 speed. I hate modern JLR products, too; however, I really love driving this thing. We are back in the market for a 7 seater after I swapped the 98 LC95 for a Yaris. Part of me is considering giving a 7 seater Sport or a D4 a chance. The other part of me says buy a newer Prado.
Some dislike for the modern vehicles is the fact that they in effect replaced/displaced the classic Def.
Some more because they aren't up to everything the old models are.
As all round vehicles, the new models can be excellent, although reliability issues have been raised.
Another issue is that the newer the JLR product, the harder it will be to keep running in the long run. Even if the dealer can and will work on them, will JLR supply the necessary parts?
I suspect that classic Defs will be motoring about long after 2024 Evoques get permanently parked for the lack of one or more functioning black boxes.
I'd want to drive my own Rover in the Experience with a pro co-driver. Would be cheap in the long run if it keeps me out of some trouble on the dirty trail.
That said, the above offers or similar chances to drive or even sit right seat with serious wheelers should get the same job done.
Some more because they aren't up to everything the old models are.
As all round vehicles, the new models can be excellent, although reliability issues have been raised.
Another issue is that the newer the JLR product, the harder it will be to keep running in the long run. Even if the dealer can and will work on them, will JLR supply the necessary parts?
I suspect that classic Defs will be motoring about long after 2024 Evoques get permanently parked for the lack of one or more functioning black boxes.
I'd want to drive my own Rover in the Experience with a pro co-driver. Would be cheap in the long run if it keeps me out of some trouble on the dirty trail.
That said, the above offers or similar chances to drive or even sit right seat with serious wheelers should get the same job done.
mgreenspan
Founding Member
I don’t know about them being parked in the future, though. It has no value as a classic vehicle and you can’t just swap the frame to keep it going. Our Evoque is 11 years old now. 2.2 SD4 with the 6 speed. No extra options besides heated seats and pano roof. That said it is not a quiet engine and definitely sounds like a diesel Land Rover.
It’s had one intermittent software glitch that required a reset and front door lock actuators (which is a problem across all JLR models of that era). It’s got about 127k on it and I expect it’s more likely to rust away in the UK before it dies from anything else.
Although rust never sleeps, some live in dry climes and may last awhile longer. If collector car market continues as it has, each generation has its classics, usually recognized 10-20 years after production of a model ends. Problem now is the newer the vehicle is, the harder it will be to keep running 20+ years hence because of NLA digital electronic components, non-rebuildable subassemblies etc.