MY RELATIONSHIP WITH LAND ROVER. Andrew StPierre White. 4xOverland
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ส.ค. 2017
- I have been a motoring journalist since 1993 when my first book was released in South Africa. I have since made it my profession and have written for several magazines in three countries and made hundreds of motoring TV shows. When I started doing this, I was admittedly very pro Land Rover, and it showed in my work. But I soon realised that to be so biased towards one car manufacturer was not only unacceptable, it wasn’t fair on my readers. But this wasn’t an easy thing to do. I loved Land Rovers. But as my experience grew, I began to love other 4x4s as well. I had my first taste of a Land Cruiser around 1997, Pajero in 1998, Mercedes G-Wagen in 1999. Because this helped be have a broader outlook on what was sold from showrooms, I began to see that my views of Land Rovers was not a result of analytical thinking, but blind brand loyalty. And with that, I started to look at my beloved brand with clear vision. They are and never were perfect. And neither was their marketing department who were the first 4WD maker to blacklist me because I had published something they didn’t like. Manufacturers do this around the world even today, and only the very rich and powerful publications that do not rely on ad spend, can avoid it and be completely honest in their reviews. But I was determined to stay neutral, to report my findings as I saw them, honest with everything. But I paid the price. This is that story.
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The LR4 videos were, I think, probably more interesting than some of the videos featuring vehicles that are modified. The great majority of 4x4 owners (like me) have 'out of the box' vehicles with none of the clever (expensive) fiddly bits added. Although I love watching your current build and Ronny's videos with heavily modified 4x4s, those types of vehicles are simply out of reach for people like myself. It is fascinating to see what a 4x4 can do before all the big tyres, high lifts, diff lockers etc. have been added.
Andrew...this....THIS!!!, is why i love your videos, because compared to most of these other 4x4 reviews, yours i'm glad to say, are 'from a true 4x4 enthusiast, not some desk sitting, boss heeding, sycophant breathing journalist review whos' review is always so optimistically predictable. Good stuff mate, keep it going.
I have never owned a 4x4 and there is a good chance I never will. I have never been any great distance in one other than hotel experiences for a few hours. However, I've still watched a tonnes of your videos and found every single one utterly gripping (no pun intended). I think this is testament to your character and manner, etc. Well done Sir, and thank for very much. I look forward to many more. All the best from sunny Scotland.
Thank you for a fantastic video. You are great at telling the story. Love the small clips.
As other people have commented, no VC. The auto and manual D2's both had the LT230 transfer case. The facelift model, with the CDL internals and levers is known as the D2a not a series 2 2.
Great story Andrew. My dad is a Land Rover guy, and had a 1997 manual Disco I, and that's what I learned to drive off road. We lived in Colorado and anytime we went out, I was driving.
Great story. Now, I can't wait for you tell a story about the G-Wagon from your previous program.
Great storytelling!!
Absolutly brilliant! You come out as the most experienced and truthful rewiew man ever! Buing my first disco 4 next week and this made me just more sertain its the right choise! Thanx a lot. And by the way! The baboon pass series are also totally brilliant! Best regards Torgrim from northermost of Norway!
my relationship with land rover (and the service department)
Some of the Disco 2's still had centre diff lock, but it wasn't connected to the lever!!!! Crazy!
Great video! Would love to see more of these storytime vids. Really fascinating stuff!
I have a Land Rover Discovery 2 with CDL and it works good. I have drove one without and it's big defense. Keep the awesome videos coming. 👍
i absolutely love your storytelling, Andrew. I own a 2004 Discovery 2, 4.6 v8, with the automatic gearbox and manual locking center diff. I am a fairly new off road enthusiast, and the D2 sure helps me get some places. There is something about being off road, in nature, in the woods, that speaks to me. The vehicle is just a tool.
Another excellent video. Keep up the good work. So far I've loved wheeling my 1992 RRC with the Auto and BW xfer case. My viscous coupling still works. I do however look forward to new lockers and re-gearing one of these days. :)
Thanks Andrew, Im currently in the market for a 3 or 4. I had a brief 1 year relationship with a disco 1 and loved it except the v8 drank too much fuel (didnt have any tech issues) and have always wanted back into the fold, like you said you learn with the vehicle and come to know their nuances. Some of the 4's still have the 2.7 in it and i dont see the point of buying a 4 with the same engine config of the 3. Your story videos are as good as your actual adventure videos like this and the Mitsi video, i was always a fan of the mitsi in the 90's and early 2000's because they made basic quality for 15-20% less than toyota, a pajero was on my list but to be honest would probably never do anything remotely as difficult as days on end sand driving, but these things sit in the back of the mind uneasy. Thanks again
Your a very honest man John. I admire your integrity. You really have to admire the man from LR that gave you the discovery4. I think, with the judgement of time, that the discovery4 might turn out to be the best LR ever. We are in a era of transition with EV’s, SUV’s made for school runs etc. I really think the LR4 was the pinnacle of comfort and competency in off-roading. Ashphalt or dirt, it could do it all
Very nice video and story telling, Andrew. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 👍
Great Story Andrew :) Love my D4 :) Handles all sorts of terrain like Julimar, Wilbinga and the Darling Range in WA with ease :)
An interesting and informative video. I’ve recently fitting diff lock to my D2. Can’t decide if I should use traction control and diff lock but it certainly performs better now.