LexFather

http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cag...urn=mma,176452

Remember that sweet Range Rover that the UFC gave to Dan Henderson to thank him for coaching "The Ultimate Fighter?" Yep, that's it, in the picture above. Henderson, who lives in Temecula, Calif., was driving back home after UFC 100 and couldn't even make it out of the state before the car broke down. Henderson sends a message to UFC president Dana Whote on his Web site, saying, "Thanks for the car, Dana, hope it comes with a warranty!"

Henderson had a highlight reel win over British UFC star Michael Bisping on Saturday night, knocking Bisping out in the second round with a powerful right hand. Henderson caused some controversy by following up the right with an additional punch when Bisping was on the ground before the referee stopped the fight. Afterward, Henderson said that the extra punch was to "shut Bisping up." Prior to their bout, the two men coached on "The Ultimate Fighter," and Bisping spent much of the show badmouthing Henderson.

Edmunds, a Web site that reviews automobiles, claims that Range Rovers have a poor reputation for reliability, and that was proven true with Henderson's car. He had been in training camp, and then spent the day after the fight at the pool. He didn't have much time to cruise around in it until taking it for the four-hour drive home to Temecula. Maybe the British-born vehicle just didn't like Henderson knocking out its countryman, and it decided to exact revenge.

Henderson won the $100,000 Knockout of the Night bonus on Saturday; he should be able to buy himself another car. Or, perhaps he could use the bonus to waste some time at Whiskey Pete's, the low-rent casino at the state border that can be seen in the background of the picture above.

Byprodrive

iTrader: (1)

Maybe he sucker punched the RR too

Kaydee

c'mon this should not even be a surprise what with Range Rover being a UK brand...it must be programmed for British pride lol...need i say more?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

no surprise anymore. my coworker wanted to buy the dodge minivan. the car he was intended to buy didn't even make it out of dealership before stalling. he's driving a sienna now

dunnojack

is jaguar just as reliable as a RR?

Faymester

Oh man, that's no good.

I must say that when we drove from here to Seattle (& back) last March I did breifly worry that something like that might happen; but my Rover seems to be free of all these issues ... so I dunno what to tell you guys (I can't even make my standard comment about that's what happens when you buy a Sport since that's the FFRR)


dunnojack: that would be the theory yes since Jag is the "J" in JLR

-J-P-L-

How can these problem-mobiles be so prestigious? It doesn't make sense to me because I believe that prestige should be heavily influenced by quality and absolute joy in ownership. Not a huge headache. But that's just me.

RR is consistently the most trouble prone brand according to JD Power's studies. And owners are prideful of these vehicles?

Milla...

They are in fact the nicest garbage on the road today.

Mbenz528i

You hit the nail on the head with RR's. It is all about the quality and absolute joy of ownership, problem is, these are hampered by reliability issues. Everyone will tell you...NEVER OWN A RR OUT OF WARRANTY.

RR's are like LS 600h's in terms of tech, comfort and style (last of which is IMO). Problem is, no other SUV offers the same, while the LS has the S-Class, 7 series, and if you have the money, Flying Spur, etc.

The RR on the other hand, has no viable competition. It is THE SUV. Sure one can argue the Porsche Cayenne, but besides being fast (which if speed is your game, just get a 911) the truck is not a flagship vehicle. It is not nearly as plush, has a harsher ride and less bells and whistles. (Don't get me wrong, I like them.) The Mercedes G-wagen, love the look, but it lacks a lot in comparission, not to mention, MB never updates it enough to truly call it state of the art.

So to answer the question, RRs are fantastic on paper and when they work, even better. For me, nothing drives like it and I will probably ALWAYS have one, all be it one under warranty. Unfortunately, with no real comp in the Lux SUV market, they are they best on the planet at what they do, and I do mean all over the planet, on and off road, but when they break, watch out. Headaches galore.

Not to mention, I know very few RR owners who don't have a second car. In some cases, a second RR.

I think they are the best looking SUV, but garbage nonetheless for the fact that things like the above can happen. Cars which are still under warranty should never break down. That should be left for the day it expires. (see BMW for details.)

For the record, I have never had any of these issues, but I visit the dealership before long trips to make sure everything is in order. I shouldn't have to do that, it should just be reliable like my GS, but that is the price of ownership. Think of it as the high cost of maintenence on a Ferrari. Driving one makes it all worth it...or so I have heard.

wolverine

iTrader: (9)

well Dan Henderson just knocked out a brit, maybe his RR wanted revenge

wolverine

iTrader: (9)

he didnt sucker punch bisbing.....

J.P.

ah man, that KO made my night

PHXSC

Should have been an elbow, instead of a punch.