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Old 08-22-24, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
That looks like the military version.
I want the one that's bigger than the H2 with real doors. Lol
That's the same size! The H1 is badass since it's just a Milspec with a interior thrown in, size is unreal
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Old 08-22-24, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Striker223
That's the same size! The H1 is badass since it's just a Milspec with a interior thrown in, size is unreal
Change my mind.

I don't want it, I NEED it. Haha
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Old 08-22-24, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
Change my mind.

I don't want it, I NEED it. Haha
Put a 6.6 duramax in one so it's fast too!
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Old 08-22-24, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Striker223
Put a 6.6 duramax in one so it's fast too!
And so you don't have to swap out 6.5's every year.
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Old 08-22-24, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankReynoldsCPA
And so you don't have to swap out 6.5's every year.
*sad 6.5 noises*

Why 6.5 hate? They are fun! You can run them on 60-70% waste oil if you want!
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Old 08-22-24, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
I think the Maybach is a step behind. IMO
Can't agree with that, Maybachs have a full leather headliner, etc. An Autobiography Range Rover maybe but not a more ordinary one.
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Old 08-22-24, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Can't agree with that, Maybachs have a full leather headliner, etc. An Autobiography Range Rover maybe but not a more ordinary one.
Even then......flagship cars are really hard to rival, yet alone a near max tier option like the Maybach offerings
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Old 08-22-24, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Can't agree with that, Maybachs have a full leather headliner, etc. An Autobiography Range Rover maybe but not a more ordinary one.
You can def get a leather headliner with the RR
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill







and what is the appeal of the colour to you?
It isn't necessarily my absolute favorite automotive color (which would be Amythist). First, I had to choose from what was actually offered by the Encore GX that year. Second, that brownish-bronze color is close to one of the classic shades that GM used in the late 60s/early 70s, on some of the cars I grew up with in high school. You often saw it, along with a more or less equally popular muted grass-green shade, on Chevelles, Olds Cutlass, Pontiac Tempest/Le Mans, and Buick Skylark.


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Old 08-22-24, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Striker223
Even then......flagship cars are really hard to rival, yet alone a near max tier option like the Maybach offerings
The new gen Range Rover absolutely rivals it

Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
You can def get a leather headliner with the RR
You can, but I'm saying that even a basic Range Rover feels more like a Maybach inside than a basic S Class.
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
You can def get a leather headliner with the RR
Not by default and it's only on the max spec if you option it.

Personally I don't like flat leather headliners, I like suede headliners for visual contrast and they can be combed into a pattern/all the same grain direction. Same with door cards, I like the insets to be suede as well for the above reasons and because I like having many textures to feel vs just smooth leather. If you ever get to drive a Bentley you will see what I mean.....the hidden areas inside the door handles etc are all diamond textured metal and feel amazing to interact with. You will never see any of it but you feel it every time
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
1) If you’re a fan of the Tesla truck, do not watch!!

2) If you’re looking for an educational video, do not watch!!

3) This video was created by an “idiot” and as of posting, around 750k idiots have also watched it in the 2hrs it’s been published.

4) However this video may/may not help improve future developments of the Tesla truck.
I watched this video and the last one, while I cringe a little watching him tear the trucks up, I actually find him entertaining.

I think I just learned I’m an idiot.
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Old 08-22-24, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by patgilm
I watched this video and the last one, while I cringe a little watching him tear the trucks up, I actually find him entertaining.

I think I just learned I’m an idiot.
🤣🤣🤣 me too!!


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Ready to take on the jungles of NYC.
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I think I saw a Grenadier the other day. I was passing a parked car in a parking lot. I thought they introduced a new defender because the tails were round. But there's no new defender. Today this brand popped up on my social media. It looks more like G wagon. Anyone had experience with this brand?

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