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I got spotted by #ob8888 yesterday on my way home. Made my night!
I ran into #333, I pulled up next to his Nissan Pathfinder at the dog park in Nashville. We talked rigs and local trails for a minute, it was pretty cool. He told me his instagram, but I could never find him here.
I found @VDawg1115 and his...cousin? Brother? ...at Hollister Hills on Sunday and assimilated them into my group from #ClubFrontier. A good time was had by all, but he took all the pics lol
oops sorry.....just busy. I will try to upload the pics tonight....no promises though
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Hey scott, you have some gravey with that stuffing?
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On Sunday Dec 18, while in my mazda traveling from Lompoc to Grover Beach I came across a black rubicon with black wheels, crazy beaver shovel, roto pax, hi lift, camo rubicon decals, and of course, a OB emblem on the fender. Of course I couldn't read the number, but sweet ride.
Ran into @Narbob in the Manhattan Beach REI parking lot a couple weeks ago. Totally random meeting but we were able to chat and check out each other's rides.
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In the UK Land Rover Defender drivers pretty much always wave and acknowledge each other.
It's an unwritten rule of Land Rover ownership. Same as trying to park next to another Land Rover in a car park if you can known as Parking Rules Applied.
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It's an unwritten rule of Land Rover ownership. Same as trying to park next to another Land Rover in a car park if you can known as Parking Rules Applied.
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Hi Polaris Overland!
I think it depends where you go in the USA. In some parts there are a lot of Defenders, but it's mostly rich folks who want a unique vehicle (kind of like the G wagen). I have seen primarily older Land Rovers with some off-road modifications have the people that wave. I have waved so many times, but a lot of people just stare at me like I am crazy. HAHAHAHA!
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Hahaha yes I know what you mean. In the UK its a Land Rover thing just like the guys who ride motor bikes. But there are a lot more Defenders in the UK and they cost nothing like a G Wagon or for that matter a Defender in USA, those prices are insane.
Always good to meet and wave to other overlanders though no matter what they drive even if you do feel a bit silly when they don't wave back :-)
Always good to meet and wave to other overlanders though no matter what they drive even if you do feel a bit silly when they don't wave back :-)
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I hear you there! I tend to wave at anything that looks like a potential overlanding rig, whether or not they wave back. The cost of Defenders in the US is ridiculous and not necessary at all. I am so anxious to see the "new" Defender that will be released likely in 2018/2019. From what I have read, we may see a camo prototype at some point this year - it's in the testing phases and the designed signed off. Will it be yet another different sized Evoque? HAHA!
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Oh god I hope not. I'm definately not `a fan of the new style Land Rovers. I have a Discovery 3 that was a stretch. The new Discoverys are becoming SUV's for shopping and school runs. Still capable off road though but I cant see me being happy climbing in covered in mud and Cr@p after a day out playing.
Defender is my overland truck as it is two seats only and upgraded. Discovery is my comfort truck with 7 seats if needed.
Too much Electronics in it though :-(
I prefer simplicity as I am a simple person ;-)
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I know exactly what you mean, as I am far from a tech or gadget person, so the Discovery 4 was a bit of a stretch, but it's been awesome. As for the new Discovery, I am sure it is brilliant and very capable, but i just can't get into the design and finish. While the Discovery 3/4 has some luxury around it, it's still the iconic design of the previous Discovery family. I would love a Defender as an overland vehicle, but it's just not possible in the US given the cost and regulations. Bleh!
