Ragnar Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Fair enough if you live in the country and need to navigate over difficult terrain a lot of the time, but why do people in the city have them? This is purely a guess, but I'd say around 95% of Land Rover owners have never seen anything remotely off-road. Just seems a bit weird buying a vehicle that is designed for off-road use but only using it for driving to Tesco or work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 High driving position and comfort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMac Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 to be fair morningside/comiston is in a right mess luckily I have a awd. plus should withstand the impact from one of the many giant merc suvs kicking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 So they can use their inability to park as an excuse to take up two parking spaces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpos Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 It's mostly because they are the only ***** who can afford to. That and they can't drive a Clio in their Barbour jacket. Once again Ragnar nails it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladtheexhaler Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 It's primarily down to them being cockwombles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnut Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Comfort, safety, space, style, cool factor, go anywhere ability, status and to piss people of who can't afford one and complain about them! Ps I also wear a barbour jacket when I'm driving my land rover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Fair enough if you live in the country and need to navigate over difficult terrain a lot of the time, but why do people in the city have them? This is purely a guess, but I'd say around 95% of Land Rover owners have never seen anything remotely off-road. Just seems a bit weird buying a vehicle that is designed for off-road use but only using it for driving to Tesco or work. Some of them a pseudo 4x4s - the style but only 2-wheel transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The worst area is Davidson Mains about 3:15pm when mummykins picks up Tarquin and drives him 50 yards down the road home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better call Saul Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Erm helloooo ...because of the snaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 only car big enough to fit their massive egos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Office workers need something to differentiate themselves from the neds who work on building sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashgenerator Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Comfort, safety, space, style, cool factor, go anywhere ability, status and to piss people of who can't afford one and complain about them! Ps I also wear a barbour jacket when I'm driving my land rover. 2/10 must try harder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweegy Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 50% status symbol 50% safety. I'm a country bumpkin and 2 wheel usually suffices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Why do people not buy the shittest, cheapest car that they can find? Because people like to drive nice cars. A lot of 4x4's are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 If I could afford one I'd get one. But I can't afford one and therefore all those who drive 4x4s are wankers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 What annoys me is the people who say it is safer for their children, while remaining oblivious to the damage you can do to a child if you hit them with something that size. Modern cars are plenty safe without weighing 2 tonnes +. And also normal cars have the advantage that you don't have to look terrified trying to manoeuvre them in car parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N User Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I used to say this as well but a few months back I did consider getting one. I was looking for a car with decent storage space and many 4x4s have it. In the end I got a people carrier so I can still moan at the 4?4 school mums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnut Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 2/10 must try harder Not trying I'm telling the truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashgenerator Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Not trying I'm telling the truth Course you are mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 They do drive off road. I've seen loads od 4x4 vehicles bumped up on the pavements outside primary schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Office workers need something to differentiate themselves from the neds who work on building sites. I wonder if the OP has grown a set of balls yet and quit his job or is he just sticking to talking utter shite all the time?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I drive one. Not that expensive compared to many cars on the road and during the winter up in Hillend and Lenicuik, they are the only way, when it snows to get about. Unlike those in city centres, the roads are not cleared by the council and a non 4 wheel drive becomes unsafe in icy and snowy weather. Not all 4x4's are used for school runs, I can park it in a single space, and it is has required minimal work done over the 4 years I have owned it. It was bought 2nd hand and when I sell it, I will get another one as they provide value for money. It is the BMW, Audi and Merc drivers, along with sports cars that are the waste of money as the engines are too powerful for city driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I drive one. Not that expensive compared to many cars on the road and during the winter up in Hillend and Lenicuik, they are the only way, when it snows to get about. Unlike those in city centres, the roads are not cleared by the council and a non 4 wheel drive becomes unsafe in icy and snowy weather. Not all 4x4's are used for school runs, I can park it in a single space, and it is has required minimal work done over the 4 years I have owned it. It was bought 2nd hand and when I sell it, I will get another one as they provide value for money. It is the BMW, Audi and Merc drivers, along with sports cars that are the waste of money as the engines are too powerful for city driving. Not only do I have a 4x4, I also have a BMW and live in a city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboz Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 High driving position and comfort Feeling of safety being incased in 2 plus tonnes of steel as well, particularly with children. Also big fat bassas struggle to get into smaller cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco Fascione Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Had a Land Rover Discovery for 6 months. Worst car I've ever had by a country mile. Big wallowing piece of crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 You can smell the labour voting jealousy type all over this thread. People who can afford it like to drive nice big cars, I don't see the issue. These type of cars are aimed at successful people with a bit of money just as much as people who live in the country do the op's point is pretty irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy-y Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 It's pure jealousy from some folk. It can't be denied. If someone has enough cash to buy a big fancy car and they want a big fancy car let them. Go buy a big fancy car. I'll tell you what offends me more, folk with smart cars and wee clios and the likes. Monstrosities!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroongoals Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Fair enough if you live in the country and need to navigate over difficult terrain a lot of the time, but why do people in the city have them? This is purely a guess, but I'd say around 95% of Land Rover owners have never seen anything remotely off-road. Just seems a bit weird buying a vehicle that is designed for off-road use but only using it for driving to Tesco or work. The way Edinburghs roads are going a 4 x 4 will soon toil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedjambo Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Comfort, safety, space, style, cool factor, go anywhere ability, status and to piss people of who can't afford one and complain about them! Ps I also wear a barbour jacket when I'm driving my land rover. Cause they love spending shitloads of money on fuel, sometimes 140 pounds to fill one up, madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 If anyone tries to tell you that their land rover defender is comfortable, they are lying through their teeth. Either that or they are a midget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Benoit Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 High driving position and comfort You get the same in a transit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 For trolling the riff-raff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 You get the same in a transit Good point, more space and cheaper - but you don't get DVD players in the back of the seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Not sure why some people think only the 'well-off' can afford 4x4's. Anyone can afford a decent car on a finance package these days. I always find it funny when someone in a fancy car (which they got on finance) looks down on someone driving a regular car (which they bought straight up). All that really means is the person driving the fancy car is in more debt. Just think of that next time a 4x4 changes lane on a roundabout without indicating and misses you by a few inches. Just seems strange buying a 4x4 and not using it for its original purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodge Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 We have a BMW X5. Great car, comfortable, dead reliable. Great in the snow and around this country's increasingly potholes streets! One of the best cars I have ever had. A lot of car for the money, a new Fiesta costs more than I paid for it. Fuel costs and car tax are high but that's down to fuel tax - it's not really BMW's fault... Probably wouldn't spend ?50,000 on a new one though as I'd rather spend that money elsewhere. Everyone's different though. OP sounds a little bitter maybe? Not everyone driving a 4x4 is a millionaire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1959 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I see the ops point but think people drive them more as a style choice as opposed to the functionality. Similar query could be asked about cars that can go in excess of 70mph, or why do people wear camouflage trousers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 This reeks of bitterness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 If I could afford one Id get a Range Rover they're really smart but imo they should be hammered tax wise. Gas guzzling enormous polluters and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 You get the same in a transit Exactly, it's just like a comfy practical transit that you can park in a multi storey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Not sure why some people think only the 'well-off' can afford 4x4's. Anyone can afford a decent car on a finance package these days. I always find it funny when someone in a fancy car (which they got on finance) looks down on someone driving a regular car (which they bought straight up). All that really means is the person driving the fancy car is in more debt. Just think of that next time a 4x4 changes lane on a roundabout without indicating and misses you by a few inches. Just seems strange buying a 4x4 and not using it for its original purpose. "Anyone can afford a decent car on a finance package these days" Except you if you ever jack in this job of yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Griffin Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Exactly, it's just like a comfy practical transit that you can park in a multi storey From what I've seen people don't really park 4x4's they just abandon them wherever they feel like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C00l K1d Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The same reason someone buys a fast sports car instead of a Ford ka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrambo Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Which 4x4 does your boss driver Ragner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrambo Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 We have a BMW X5. Great car, comfortable, dead reliable. Great in the snow and around this country's increasingly potholes streets! One of the best cars I have ever had. A lot of car for the money, a new Fiesta costs more than I paid for it. Fuel costs and car tax are high but that's down to fuel tax - it's not really BMW's fault... Probably wouldn't spend ?50,000 on a new one though as I'd rather spend that money elsewhere. Everyone's different though. OP sounds a little bitter maybe? Not everyone driving a 4x4 is a millionaire! Is the x5 really good in the snow? I was looking at them but I imagined it to be terrible in the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 it's a perceived status symbol because they are arseholes. To be fair, if they want to do it, knock themselves out. Seems utterly pointless to me though. I'd put them in the same category as people who by Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches et al and keep them in a garage instead of actually using them for the purpose they are intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor jambo Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 "Anyone can afford a decent car on a finance package these days" Except you if you ever jack in this job of yours. Top Range Rover on finance is ?1000 per month + depends what you call decent I guess. MOst cars on finance (non business packages) are pricey. I had a freelander years ago and loved it- great seating position, comfy. loads of room, And aye- same seating position in a transit- but are we serilously suggesting that we should all be haring about in transit vans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 We have 2 and it's magic driving them. I need one of them for pulling the boat trailer as well. *we also live in a State where the snow, ice and cold lasts about 4-5 months of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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