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  1. 5th November 2013, 04:56 PM #21
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    I was thinking on the 130 km drive to the British Classic the other weekend why do we do this. I had spent 3 months replacing the steering on my 1951 80" (2.5 months to UK repair & back). Going up a fairly steep hill out of Armadale a new insect noice joined the throng of animal noises emanating from the gearbox engine area (worse with aircon flap open) - I think it is some sort of Cicada

    But on the flat and cruising at 73 kph (30 - 50 MPH) it is hard to beet the feeling or wipe the smile off. Also no better vehicle off road in standard trim I believe. Just love them. I imagine the old Suzuki would be similar.
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  2. 5th November 2013, 06:20 PM #22
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    My family shake their heads as well but are always interested to know where we have been and what show we have gone to, Military or otherwise

    I noticed one of the thanking posters forum name, he own zooks as well didn't see him post though. There a LOT of Land Rover collectors have owned iconic cars in the past and present Zooks, Beetles and Mini Coopers come to mind Us being Beetles

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  3. 5th November 2013, 06:26 PM #23
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    Simple answer: A man needs a hobby...
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    Ask your brother in law and the elder sister why they waste time going to the doctors. They may be surprised to find out their reason and yours re the vehicles are very similar.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeeJay View Post
    I just sold a boat that I only managed to clock up 44 hours in 3 years. Took nearly another year to get $16,500 for it and it cost the other side of $25,000 new.
    Now that's a waste of money
    Just imagine what extra's the Landie could have with the shortfall Anyway who wants to go boating when you can go 4x4ing...
    Boat. A hole in the water that you try to fill with money.
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  6. 5th November 2013, 06:58 PM #26
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    A bloke was saying on the radio only the other day, that of all the common/popular collectable investments,(art, coins, stamps etc) classic cars are the best in terms of returns.
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  7. 5th November 2013, 08:55 PM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by rijidij View Post
    One reason (among many) why I love Land Rovers is because I'm not a sheep
    I'm not a sheep either!

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    Zooks and land rovers my two most favourite vehicles they just don't understand and who realy cares
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  9. 6th November 2013, 09:45 AM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disco Muppet View Post
    Frequently have this argument with the 'rents and SWMBO.

    Because it's fun
    Because you learn heaps
    Because you get to meet interesting people, make new friends
    Because what good is having money if you get no enjoyment out of life?
    Because it's better than sitting in a pub all day

    So there

    Totally agree Young Muppet. - All of the above.

    Where else can lunatics find such mutual approval ...
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  10. 6th November 2013, 09:48 AM #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4x4 MORE View Post
    Thanks guys

    By the way this is what I am talking about, needs a LOT of work!



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    And yet that is in much better condition then ours . One day I'll have the time/ skills to fix that brilliant machine.
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