Thrilled and deflated at the same time - a new L322 owner's story

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Originally Posted by Dorko

Funny thread, as my mate was saying what's your next car in 2 years...
I replied probably the latest Rangie... Then, I started thinking about a Aston, but over the last few months realised I can never leave a Rangie as they offer so much car and comfort!

When you drive on the freeway cars move out the way... It's a car that has a wow but a 'power'... Hard to describe till you own one I guess.

I have the luxury model too, and now I guess and 'hope' in 2 years I can get the super charge auto biography.... So that's what I thinking about!

Dorko

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I can't go past the 4.4 TDV8 - towing a 2.5 tonne boat I'd be stopping every 200km for fuel in the supercharged!

Greg, I feel for you. First world problems ;)
No, really. I felt something similar when I sold a Tarago and bought our D2.
All very exciting and smooth etc, but, off road was a bit dull. Just too easy.
I have fixed that by buying a Perentie.
Much more involving and raw.
Now when I get into the D2 (while I have it) I sigh 'aaaaah', quiet, power on demand.....
Do yourself a favour, buy a S111/ D1/ Perentie and drive it for a day or 2 per month to help you appreciate the L322 goodness.
If you only eat smooth creamy chocolate, you loose the appreciation. Every now and then you need a nibble on some parsley and quench the palate.

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Originally Posted by Barefoot Dave

Do yourself a favour, buy a S111/ D1/ Perentie and drive it for a day or 2 per month to help you appreciate the L322 goodness.

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I still have my '87 Rangie, it certainly puts the L322 into perspective.

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Originally Posted by Barefoot Dave

Greg, I feel for you. First world problems ;)
No, really. I felt something similar when I sold a Tarago and bought our D2.
All very exciting and smooth etc, but, off road was a bit dull. Just too easy.
I have fixed that by buying a Perentie.
Much more involving and raw.
Now when I get into the D2 (while I have it) I sigh 'aaaaah', quiet, power on demand.....
Do yourself a favour, buy a S111/ D1/ Perentie and drive it for a day or 2 per month to help you appreciate the L322 goodness.
If you only eat smooth creamy chocolate, you loose the appreciation. Every now and then you need a nibble on some parsley and quench the palate.

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I love having first world problems Dave. Running out of ice-cream. Having to go shopping for food instead of growing it then harvesting the miserable results from a dirty rat-infested paddock. Finding your parking spot has been snaffled by some lousy, lazy freeloader. It's tough.