How long are you expecting to keep your Grenadier?

[Stu_Barnes]

This thread is so good it deserves to be a poll.

 

[Mini2nut]

I read somewhere that the Grenadier was designed for a 25 year life span. That’s impressive!

 

[Max]

I read somewhere that the Grenadier was designed for a 25 year life span. That’s impressive!

That might be the case if it is left outside in the weather

The anti-perforation warranty on the ladder frame is 12 years...Anti-perforation is identified as rust through corrosion of the painted metal body panels from the inside or underside of the panels occurring as a result of faulty workmanship or faulty materials used during the original manufacturing process of the vehicle...That's impressive!

 

[parb]

I've pretty much always had my cars for over a decade. I had a lemon once which I got rid of after 3 years. I'm about to replace my 2008 volvo XC90 daily driver. It's pretty heavily worn...

 

[DaveB]

That might be the case if it is left outside in the weather

The anti-perforation warranty on the ladder frame is 12 years...Anti-perforation is identified as rust through corrosion of the painted metal body panels from the inside or underside of the panels occurring as a result of faulty workmanship or faulty materials used during the original manufacturing process of the vehicle...That's impressive!

The warranty is interesting and surprising that it varies in different countries

 

[Max]

The warranty is interesting and surprising that it varies in different countries
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I was checking that out before I posted...Paint and accessories in OZ are interesting...maybe because we have a lack of acid rain and salt on roads?

 

[YIPPE]

I'm 34 and I hope my gren will last me at least 30 years. Ive had my gren for just over a year. Work has been busy and the car is only for trips so a mere 6000km so far, that will increase over time. I expect over 30 years I'll be at 300k km. Could be a lot more so long as maintenance is kept up (this is a guarantee) it should last. I only see failure being due to being written off (won't be as easy to rebuild like a series Landrover). Computers/software becoming obsolete and not supported (surely gets to a point of not being touched though) or the government making it impossible to own a diesel or petrol for that matter due to emission reasons. This car in mechanical format it over engineered and should last a lifetime. Tolerance are more precise though and could also play a part in failures. Fingers crossed not and it lasts. LONG LIVE THE GREN!

 

[CRH]

I'm 34 and I hope my gren will last me at least 30 years. Ive had my gren for just over a year. Work has been busy and the car is only for trips so a mere 6000km so far, that will increase over time. I expect over 30 years I'll be at 300k km. Could be a lot more so long as maintenance is kept up (this is a guarantee) it should last. I only see failure being due to being written off (won't be as easy to rebuild like a series Landrover). Computers/software becoming obsolete and not supported (surely gets to a point of not being touched though) or the government making it impossible to own a diesel or petrol for that matter due to emission reasons. This car in mechanical format it over engineered and should last a lifetime. Tolerance are more precise though and could also play a part in failures. Fingers crossed not and it lasts. LONG LIVE THE GREN!

Couldn't have put it better

 

[Tinerfeño]

I didn't vote as I don't yet have one, but if I will get one it is for the lifetime.
With words of a song of El Sueño de Morfeo/Para toda la vida (first on this playlist):

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[landmannnn]

IA claim the steel body is galvanised and the chassis is KTL dipped (a process where the paint is adhered using a cathodic reaction and then baked).
So hopefully those of us living in more humid areas won't suffer corrosion.

 

[trobex]

You won't be able to buy diesel in 15 years' time. The WOKE Teals Greens will make sure of it.

 

[landmannnn]

You won't be able to buy diesel in 15 years' time. The WOKE Teals Greens will make sure of it.

They won't ban diesel when they realise you need diesel tractors and trucks to harvest/haul couscous.

 

[frcnducted]

Shooting for 35 yrs. My 2 daily's I drive now 34 and 29 yrs old now. I keep all my cars lol. Grenadier is #6.

 

[Robin]

60 now I expect the UK Government will stop me driving in 25 to 30 years time. Then I will just park it up and keep it.

 

[Coullabus]

I’ve selected the Prince Phillip option. Does that mean I inherit his cash?

I tend to keep vehicles for a long time. Basically until they cease to be economic to repair.
I bought my last Defender in 2011. Said that might be my last car.
I bought my XC90 in 2018. My first ‘brand new’ car. Said that it will be my last car.
I bought my Grenadier last year….. I’m 66 and suspect this really will be my last off-road vehicle.

The friend who now owns my last Defender keeps telling me that he expects to buy my Grenadier in 10 or 15 years time!

 

[Hicarus]

Unless I've been outmaneuvered, at 83 knocking on 84, I'm still the oldest Grenadier owner - perhaps I'll learn differently from this post - any offers?
How long will I keep it? Well, there can't be that many miles left in this old corpse, so if the bugs, viruses, senility and the "antiques shouldn't drive mob" don't ground me, I reckon my kids will be using it as my hearse.......
If only someone would tell me how for that is ahead.

 

[bill586]

I will likely keep driving a Grenadier for life. But I will replace my current one with a new one every 3 to 5 years. Until they stop making gas/diesel powered ones, I will keep the last one until it dies.

 

[Rfm147]

I have had my Grenadier for just over one year now and it's becoming part of the family. I feel that it drives better now than when it was new.
I originally purchased it hoping that it has been "Built to Last" and I can keep it for many years. I feel that a well built vehicle that can be repaired and that will last for many years must be better for the environment than scrapping cars / electric cars after 6 to 10 years.
Obviously the service manual will be super useful once it's outside of the manufacturers warranty

I agree mine feels better than the day I bought it , can’t tell if it’s me or it’s be some more smooth , the engine sounds feels amazing, the gears shirt smoother

 

[Sparkle Muffin]

I absolutely love my Grenny! I have had her for about 5 months and I get excited every day just to drive, I am the first to volunteer to drive anywhere, even with our so-cal gas prices! I am so grateful for Ineos! I can’t wait to adventure with them across the US!

 

[Stu_Barnes]

I agree mine feels better than the day I bought it , can’t tell if it’s me or it’s be some more smooth , the engine sounds feels amazing, the gears shirt smoother

The ZF gearbox is adaptive, so it learns how you drive and adjusts the shifting points a little, it takes a while for it to dial in.

At least thats what I understand to be the case. Experts debunk or not.....