![]() 12/01/2016 at 16:29 • Filed to: Land Rover day | ![]() | ![]() |
Sticking with the theme today, I want to share with you a car I see from time to time and everytime I do I utter the titular phrase.
A deep green LR2. I think these look amazing, and I LOVE the notion of a small truck that looks like a big classy one: Example, the GLK, or even the new Compass
Not sure why, probably because the expensive products are available with the chops to back up the looks...but in a more affordable package.
Sadly, like the examples shown above, the LR2 didn’t live up to the promise of its styling doner.
I just can’t but think how cool it would be in that shape with the enginium 4 cylinder and the AAM 2 speed drive unit with locking rear diff as found in the Cherokee KL (Jeeps exclusive use of this tech is limited). Great mileage, great looks, decent capability. If only.
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No
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I saw a 2-door Freelander the other day and I have to say it was amazing. Amazing to look at, that is. Probably not to own :(
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I almost bought a freelander once. whew
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Both the 350Z and 350Z have been thoroughly meh to me every time I’ve driven one, and I hate the lack of visibility. But I love the flared rear fenders and overall proportions.
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its a looker. I know that feel.
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Yes
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Honestly I still think I prefer the styling of the LR2 to the Evoque. They’re a little unusual too. If only they weren’t still living in the shadow of the L314 Freelander, arguably the least reliable car of the 21st century.
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Agreed on all points. I mean its not like the LR2 was a shining beacon of reliability, but it was better than the freeloader by a wide margin. Also, yes, Boxy suv > angular vision trap.
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True. The LR2 can be a bit of a finicky money pit, but I consider it to be within the same realm as 90's/00's German cars, so not outside of my comfort zone.