I’ve been driving The Truck for 30 days. 1,172 kilometers (728 miles), averaging 39 kilometers a day (24 miles). Never kept up with miles driven in the MINI but I’d guess it was pretty close to this.
No serious mechanical problems other than the issue with the four-wheel drive. Still waiting on parts from the UK but I’ve been getting around in 2WD just fine.
It was pretty hot the first couple of weeks but much nicer here at the end of September. I can tell it will be damned cold in the truck when winter weather gets here. Assuming we still have winters.
After a month riding around in the loud, bumpy truck, it feels strange to ride in a newer car. Spooky quiet and the smooth ride feels like floating on air. As for driving newer cars, I find I have to give more thought and attention than I do in the truck. Easy to over-steer and brake.
If I can make it till next spring (when the soft-top goes on), I think I can call myself a Land Rover guy.
I’ve been fine with the heat here in mid-Missouri but the real test will be this winter. The LR is so…porous…you couldn’t lite a candle in the cab. I’ve been told my heater puts out about the same amount of warmth as a cheap toaster.
Fantastic update on first impressions Sir. When I get out of my Series 3 into a modern car I’m overwhelmed with the ease of it, lol. Love my noisy, bumpy, awesome truck. Cheers