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Old 25-03-14, 01:08
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There is nothing wrong with an ex-military Land Rover. They are just as valued as anything else; I should know as I own an ex-mil Airborne Lightweight.

In the UK there is nothing worse than some old guy in to his 90's who is keeping an MV, as he can't face parting with it. His family are not interested in MVs and over the years of inactivity his vehicle gets to the point where it gets towed away for scrap. So it far better to say enough and let it go to someone else!
Hi Larry

Yes mate I agree with you, as I have agreed with the comments made by other MLU members. It will be sad to see the Jeep loaded onto the truck, but I know the new owner will get to enjoy and show it off like I did.

Driving around the Australian country side you see many a MV parked unlovingly out in the weather rotting away and when the owners are contacted to purchase and restore, you are told they will never sell. I find that so strange because as you said when they pass away the scrappers are the only winners.

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Old 26-03-14, 00:12
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I have a XMOD LR D90 and love it, goes about as fast as my old jeep but hey, it is still a military vehicle, not some posh Landy, enjoy it!!!!
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Old 26-03-14, 05:29
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Tony

You won't be an outcast with us Land Rover people, remember we are getting more numerous and can appreciate that the original Land Rover prototype was based upon a WWII Jeep (which was based upon the Bantam (Austin of America) design).

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Old 26-03-14, 10:04
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Never an outcast
You may however be asked to get a psychiatric evaluation
If you are proved "SANE" then you may be an outcast

Best of luck with the Rover . They are all good fun in their own ways
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Old 26-03-14, 10:24
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Hi All

Thank you for the good positive comments. I did not know there were so many Land Rover people out there in MLU land, I feel I have moved into a new fraternity. I drove my newly acquired LR to a bit of a get together of our club members today and had to put up with a bit of good natured banter, like where to park my "Land Fill". But all showed positive interest. I know I will be in good company in 2018 in Corowa when they celebrate "The Year of the Land Rover". I am sure Keith Webb will get lots of good interview's and film footage for the DVD.

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Old 26-03-14, 10:37
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Tony

Remember you don't have to abandon MLU but there is also the REMLR forum who will love to discuss your Perentie and share our experiences! (particularly piccies) http://remlr.com/forum

We even talk about all the post WWII vehicles, particularly the Land Rover's big brother the army Internationals.

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Old 26-03-14, 14:27
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Remember you don't have to abandon MLU but there is also the REMLR forum who will love to discuss your Perentie and share our experiences! (particularly piccies) http://remlr.com/forum

We even talk about all the post WWII vehicles, particularly the Land Rover's big brother the army Internationals.

Diana
Hi Diana

Thank you for the REMLR site, I will have a look at it, I must admit I have only ever looked at MLU. I am sure I am not being disloyal.

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Old 28-03-14, 23:49
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Remember you don't have to abandon MLU but there is also the REMLR forum who will love to discuss your Perentie and share our experiences! (particularly piccies) http://remlr.com/forum

We even talk about all the post WWII vehicles, particularly the Land Rover's big brother the army Internationals.

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