Am I hooked? Do I need Help?

[Snipewench]

I've had my Gren now for just on one month, and have undertaken at least one road trip each weekend since, driving down previously unexplored roads in my district each time. Saturday just past, I had to drive across Sydney to an event, a trip at 5:30am taking me about 2 hours or so to complete, and at the destination, I reflected that the morning's drive was a heck of a lot of fun. My trip home that evening was down freeways, and much much more boring (apart from the idiots jamming Sydney UHF Channel 40 with their mindless drivel).

I can't go a day without checking this forum for news, videos, and interesting stories.

I've already bought additional bits-n-bobs for it, and am debating about acquiring even more stuff. I _never_ had this level of enthusiasm for upgrades with the Amarok - I only added a canopy to it, and that was it.

I _still_ can't stop thinking about the vehicle that is now parked on my driveway.

I have ZERO regrets about the purchase, the cost is what it is for such a vehicle - my cautious concern isn't with the vehicle at this stage, it's with the support being provided by Ineos to the community and to the dealer network.

I have my dream vehicle, and look forward to the next time I get to jump into it and go for a drive somewhere (even if it's just locally down to the shops).

Do I need help? Am I hooked?

 

[landmannnn]

I've had my Gren now for just on one month, and have undertaken at least one road trip each weekend since, driving down previously unexplored roads in my district each time. Saturday just past, I had to drive across Sydney to an event, a trip at 5:30am taking me about 2 hours or so to complete, and at the destination, I reflected that the morning's drive was a heck of a lot of fun. My trip home that evening was down freeways, and much much more boring (apart from the idiots jamming Sydney UHF Channel 40 with their mindless drivel).

I can't go a day without checking this forum for news, videos, and interesting stories.

I've already bought additional bits-n-bobs for it, and am debating about acquiring even more stuff. I _never_ had this level of enthusiasm for upgrades with the Amarok - I only added a canopy to it, and that was it.

I _still_ can't stop thinking about the vehicle that is now parked on my driveway.

I have ZERO regrets about the purchase, the cost is what it is for such a vehicle - my cautious concern isn't with the vehicle at this stage, it's with the support being provided by Ineos to the community and to the dealer network.

I have my dream vehicle, and look forward to the next time I get to jump into it and go for a drive somewhere (even if it's just locally down to the shops).

Do I need help? Am I hooked?

It's a chronic condition for which there is no known cure.

 

[acwiltshire]

I've had my Gren now for just on one month, and have undertaken at least one road trip each weekend since, driving down previously unexplored roads in my district each time. Saturday just past, I had to drive across Sydney to an event, a trip at 5:30am taking me about 2 hours or so to complete, and at the destination, I reflected that the morning's drive was a heck of a lot of fun. My trip home that evening was down freeways, and much much more boring (apart from the idiots jamming Sydney UHF Channel 40 with their mindless drivel).

I can't go a day without checking this forum for news, videos, and interesting stories.

I've already bought additional bits-n-bobs for it, and am debating about acquiring even more stuff. I _never_ had this level of enthusiasm for upgrades with the Amarok - I only added a canopy to it, and that was it.

I _still_ can't stop thinking about the vehicle that is now parked on my driveway.

I have ZERO regrets about the purchase, the cost is what it is for such a vehicle - my cautious concern isn't with the vehicle at this stage, it's with the support being provided by Ineos to the community and to the dealer network.

I have my dream vehicle, and look forward to the next time I get to jump into it and go for a drive somewhere (even if it's just locally down to the shops).

Do I need help? Am I hooked?

Snipwrech you are perferctly sane and well. You have just joined the elite band of people who are faced on a daily basis with the question....
" Is that ones of those new Ur.. 4x4s made by who ?" A superior position for you to enjoy as much as the trips

 

[Tazzieman]

Do I need help? Am I hooked?

Are you eyeing off plane tickets to London to visit the Grenadier Pub and enjoy the Beef Wellington with a pint of Guinness?

 

[Jeremy996]

Am I hooked? Yes.
Do I need help? No.

Problem? (Only you can answer that one; more than a year on, I am still finding excuses to use it).

 

[bigleonski]

I’ve just convinced she who must be obeyed that we need to go and visit the in-laws (2 hours drive away) this weekend because the grenadier needs a run. It hasn’t been driven for over a month as I’ve had a knee replacement and probably won’t be able to drive for another 2 weeks. Battery level (twin battery) is down to 83%.
This will be her first drive in the drivers seat. I’m keen enough to go for a run in it, I’m prepared to just be a passenger.

 

[Krabby]

You know it’s true driving love when one offers an unsolicited trip to the in-laws.

 

[Snipewench]

It's a chronic condition for which there is no known cure.

Do I need to consult with TheDocAUS for such official diagnosis?

 

[Snipewench]

Snipwrech you are perferctly sane and well. You have just joined the elite band of people who are faced on a daily basis with the question....
" Is that ones of those new Ur.. 4x4s made by who ?" A superior position for you to enjoy as much as the trips

At the event on Saturday, I had a lot of people approach me and say things like "Is this a Jeep?" (wash your mouth out with soap!) or "Is this a Land Rover Defender?" (seriously? It looks nothing like a Defender *rolls eyes*).

"It's an Ineos Grenadier", I say, pointing to the "Grenadier" stamped into the side of the bonnet.

"What the heck is that?"

(I must get used to this...) as I happily (truly, I am happy to ...) show them through the spaceship-inspired interior, and the 4WD features, whilst completely glossing over (... neglecting ...) the issues and RHD footwell bump. "Hey, look at these sidesteps... "

 

[Voader - Oudersopzwier]

Been there, done that. Nothing wrong with you. It only gets a bit awkward when you get an angry look from your spouse when you come back home with yet another feature or accessoire. (You should try old Defenders. That’s even worse. But still healthy as long as you still have some cash to burn)

 

[Tazzieman]

It only gets a bit awkward when you get an angry look from your spouse when you come back home with yet another feature or accessoire.

Buy her a caravan , and watch her spend!

 

[TheDocAUS]

Do I need to consult with TheDocAUS for such official diagnosis?

You are an INEOS Grenadier addict, like most of us. The only treatment is a good drive, I will go past 13,000km tomorrow.

 

[CountyV8]

Are you eyeing off plane tickets to London to visit the Grenadier Pub and enjoy the Beef Wellington with a pint of Guinness?

Ah Guinness that quintessential English drink.

 

[Tazzieman]

Ah Guinness that quintessential English drink.

If it's dark brown , malty and not warm, as an Englishman by birth I'll drink it!
I do have some Irish genes...

 

[Jean Mercier]

I have the car 15 months now, and still have an internal smile in my brain every time I drive my car.

It is the first car that I dismounted that much, and added so many accessories.

It is also the first time I do so many kilometers in such a short period: 38500 km in these 15 months.

I drive the car a bit more cautiously on road than my previous cars (it is a tank), but less cautiously off road: I have millions of scratches from branches.

Yes, I am an addict, and I don't want to be cured.

 

[Voader - Oudersopzwier]

Buy her a caravan , and watch her spend!

No she loves the rooftop tent and she loves to travel and camp with the Defender. She also loves to drive with the Grenadier. So often I need to be the passenger if I like it or not.

 

[AngusMacG]

I’ve decided this is my theme song for driving my Grenny.

Don’t Disturb This Groove