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RE: Land Rover sale (PLEASE READ) - 3/27/2008 9:00:25 AM    drzjoint   Posts: 316 Joined: 1/5/2008 Status: offline i had an 89 jag Vandeplas never had a problem got rid of it with 150kmiles loved it. liked it better than the bmw740i _____________________________ 05 LR3 - 7 SE BLUE V8 aka "THE JUGGERNAUT BITCH" (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 11

RE: Land Rover sale (PLEASE READ) - 4/4/2008 5:23:40 PM    JimScream   Posts: 9 Joined: 2/28/2008 Status: offline This relationship can only be parasitic from an engineering standpoint. Both BMW and Ford are well established and have contributed to Land Rover/Jaguar from a technology standpoint. Tata will benefit from Land Rover for their own know how, but what will they serve up to Land Rover/Jag? I think international clout & status boost are behind Tata's acquisition. The symbolism in India is inescapable; An indian company acquiring control of a major British pedigree. Wasn't that long ago that Britain owned India right? I wonder if the Royals will still drive Land Rovers? (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 12

RE: Land Rover sale (PLEASE READ) - 4/6/2008 6:45:42 AM    Brutus Posts: 17 Joined: 2/27/2008 Status: offline Actually, BMW only bought Land Rover to get their hands on the HDC system and some of the interior designs.  That is why the BMW suv has a type of HDC in it now.  Eventually it would have happened but this was quicker.  Ford bought Land Rover for some of the suspension designs...and to sap any remaining funds out of Land Rover that it could find.  They did invest a lot of money into the Land Rover design teams though.  But, since Ford's Lincoln and Mercury brands have been losing money Ford decided to make huge cuts on the dealer and support side of Land Rover Corporate.  I'm personally glad that Ford is selling Land Rover.  They are concerned more about cupholders than unique design.  That is why the LR3 looks more like the other SUVs out there.  TaTa has a ton of money.  They are not afraid to spend it.  The Land Rover will still be built in England.  And TaTa may be Defender's way in to the US market.  I can't say that I know much about the Jaguar side of things because I work for a Land Rover dealer.  But I do know that the main reason that Ford is selling Land Rover is so that they can unload the money pit Jaguar who has been in the red for a long time.  _____________________________ FEAR PROFITS A MAN NOTHING!!! I HAVE A SUPPORT GROUP FOR MY STALKERS! (in reply to JimScream) Post #: 13

RE: Land Rover sale (PLEASE READ) - 4/8/2008 6:57:02 PM    drzjoint   Posts: 316 Joined: 1/5/2008 Status: offline hopefully TATA WIL DUMP SOME GREEN into LR and Jag iorn out a bug or 10 add a 100k 4yr warrantee or grow some balls and bump it to 150k miles and that will help boost consumer confidence add some advertising. wala i know i live in BFE but I do Have Cable and I have seen mabie 4 comercials this year at the most. Let people know they are still alive. Before you know it LR and Jag are leaders in the game. _____________________________ 05 LR3 - 7 SE BLUE V8 aka "THE JUGGERNAUT BITCH" (in reply to Brutus) Post #: 14

RE: Land Rover sale (PLEASE READ) - 4/9/2008 4:32:22 AM    davidlt Posts: 66 Joined: 1/21/2008 Status: offline In the sales agreement TaTa signed, they agreed with the British Labor Union for LR to continue production and design in England. What they do after that contract expires... The advertising I have seen (for LR not Jag) has been on Discovery, National Geo and NHL games. Seems to me that they're targeting the adventure user vs. the street ride user. (in reply to drzjoint) Post #: 15

RE: Land Rover sale (PLEASE READ) - 6/16/2008 3:45:45 AM    stevenramsey44   Posts: 5 Joined: 6/6/2008 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: cplthomas http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120652768989365191.html?mod=googlenews_wsj It happened today I hear. Let''s just hope it won''t affect Land Rover style _____________________________ Visit Land Rover Huddersfield, a great place for all the used and new LandRover. (in reply to cplthomas) Post #: 16

RE: Land Rover sale (PLEASE READ) - 8/15/2008 9:13:08 AM    JWBLue   Posts: 4 Joined: 8/15/2008 Status: offline Ford is a dismal organization.  Their autos have been racked with poor quality for years.  LR can only improve with the sale. (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 17

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