re: thoughts on the Land Rover ?

Yup.... I've heard the same. I've also done a shite ton of research b/ c my wife likes that new mid size they came out with... There isn't anything good being said out there by anyone.
Reminds me of when Chevy and ford were rolling out all that cheap shite in the early 90s... Things always breaking.

Also, I've read that many of the dealerships have bad raps for being snooty assholes and having terrible service depts. I'm staying away from that shite like it's the plague.