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Lambley



Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
I'm sure the new Range Rover's are great, lovely to drive etc but I just couldn't part with that kind of money and take the hit on depreciation, plus I'd feel like a bit like I was trying to make a statement about who I was, kind of trying to be a farmer or looking all exec like, I'm much happier these days in the knowledge I can afford nice things but don't need to prove I can - if that makes sense?!! Most people who have these types are financed up to the hilt anyway.
I love tootling around in my old pickup, I go everywhere in it these days, I actually like the fact that people look at me and feel sorry for me - 'look at that poor fella in that old thing!' It makes me smile more knowing what I've got tucked away.
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ken



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Its a better motor than



but still wont replace

The Xtech or 50th


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diesel_jim



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
ericvv wrote:

Here it is more a matter of FFRR usually being driven by slender blondes with a flat fitness trimmed belly,

here again mostly driven by slender blondes with a flat fitness trimmed belly, and a husband with a fat wallet. Laughing Laughing Laughing

Interesting to note that a lot of sporty slender tall ponytailed blondes with flat, etc. etc. etc....... also drive Defenders here. Those are the ones with good taste. And... they invariably will return "The Defender Wave" Whistle Whistle
Eric




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ken



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^^^ Rolling with laughter
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familymad



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Location: Bucks
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ken wrote:

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Its a better motor than



but still wont replace

The Xtech or 50th


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Ken, you have a legends garage! 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
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mikeh501



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Was following a 14 plate FFRR yesterday in the wifes car. We were both not hanging around down some country lanes, and I think he was a bit annoyed at the juke keeping with his 100k RR Mr. Green

anyhow, he straightens up after a corner and obviously kicks it down into the carpet. Cue back end squatting under the power and then a huge puff of blue/white smoke!!! Really not a good sign on such a new vehicle. Id be annoyed if any of my vehicles did that, let alone something so new/expensive. The smoke would have easily been visible from inside the vehicle. scary Shocked
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Supacat



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Are you sure it didn't come off the tyres Laughing
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Supacat



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diesel_jim wrote:
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Post #345114 14th Jul 2014 1:09pm
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pjb



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Lambley wrote:
I'm sure the new Range Rover's are great, lovely to drive etc but I just couldn't part with that kind of money and take the hit on depreciation


If you know what depreciation is you cannot afford it - the Queen does not all hers are probably free Rolling with laughter 2020 P300 HSE
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ken



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RobKeay



Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
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I always think it's funny when people say "I was in my joke keeping up with an supercharged 5 litre Range Rover"
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RobKeay



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Also I wouldn't be surprised if you could sell your new range rover for very little lose. The waiting list for one is massive.
Post #345247 14th Jul 2014 9:44pm
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familymad



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Boot failed to shut again this morning and wouldn't lock. Sliding tray next to gear knob came off its mountings and is jammed. Only opened it to look in!

Air conditioning on today's journey decided to turn on from off and went to full blower. It then calmed down to slow blower and back to full again. I turned it off and it came back on again. This cycle could be stopped without stopping the engine and re starting the thing. Maybe its a feature??!

Maybe this is a Friday one?! 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
Post #345303 15th Jul 2014 10:11am
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mrd1990



Member Since: 16 Aug 2012
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Wales 2000 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Read the handbook in detail, the aircon could be on auto without you knowing.

The tailgate: check the sensor that detects if it's open or not and the locks, make sure nothing has been bent or pushed in too far somehow, there must be an option on the computer to disable the safety thing that stops you from driving with it open.

Remember, It's a land rover... they are not ready for use out the box - One must fiddle with it first.
Post #345305 15th Jul 2014 10:20am
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GUM97



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^^That's all very well for a Defender, but for a £90,000 car, it's simply not good enough for it to have that many issues when so new. An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
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