This is well said. I have zero sympathy for the complainers. You chose to purchase a new product from a new manufacturer. Did you not do your homework? Unless you purchased your Grenadier in the early days, there is no excuse for not being aware of potential quirks.
Yes, there are some quirks that I find irritating - such as the Auto Light Sensor and the bi-polar AC.
What does concerns me is:
- drive shaft angle - I'm hopeful the aftermarket will find a reasonable fix. Otherwise, I plan on carrying a spare for my offroad adventures.
- Dealer Service - when the day comes, I can only hope that my local dealer is capable. Otherwise, I'll have to find the next closest one.
- Ineos Automotive Longevity - If they fold, how will we get components that aren't provided by the aftermarket?
- Field Serviceable - I believed Ineos when they said they were building something that could be repaired in the field. But this does not appear to be the case. The service manual is just now becoming available. But will some "limp mode" electronic thingy cause problems? Will I void the warranty by doing a field repair?
However, after considering the above, I chose to accept the risk and drive away in a new IG.
I can't answer the "would you buy it again" question. I have only had mine for 3 weeks and 960 miles. I purchased an offroader that will also second as my daily driver. Meaning the offroad capabilities are more important to me than the creature comforts desired for the urban jungle. In the last 10 years, I went from a LR4 to a Jeep Gladiator as my offroad journeys become more challenging. My Gladiator was an absolute beast with everything I threw at it. The IG has some big shoes to fill, but I was ready for a new project. Fingers crossed; I hope I didn't make a poor decision.
