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| dnorrishill Member Since: 15 Jul 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 613   
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3rd Sep 2014 5:53am |
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| me@td5.org Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: Warwick Posts: 856 
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I'm kicking myself. Just ordered a new car, I noticed that the freelander had been removed from my lists. I should have waited and got one of these as no other LR (apart from the Evoque which isn't big enough) is within my emissions limits. www.td5.org
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3rd Sep 2014 6:07am |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073 
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It does look like the wife's Terios though
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3rd Sep 2014 6:20am |
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| newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351 
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o dear, so an evoke with a slightly higher back, but not quite as high as a Rangie. Slightly bigger than an Evoke, but not as big as a Rangie.
It doesn't look good for a replacement Defender if there is ever t be one. My Defender and travels |
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3rd Sep 2014 7:27am |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279  
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Although I'm more into the 'old' looking cars I quite like its design. and to be honest, I'm always glad when I can get back to my Defender (or Caterham), but once in a while I can even enjoy a comfortable car for a day.
I wouldn't have a problem if Land Rover would create a more modern looking Defender with a modern engine and some safety stuff in it, only to make it a affordable as a 'non commercial vehicle' in Holland. As long as it can be had with as little luxury as possible. Preferably a car that you can easily maintain yourself. |
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3rd Sep 2014 8:46am |
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| g-mack Member Since: 07 Jan 2014 Location: northumberland Posts: 1967 
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RIP discovery
 My 109 thread
my youtube channel |
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3rd Sep 2014 8:58am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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Sorry all, but I like that.
Looks like a decent Freelander replacement |
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3rd Sep 2014 9:06am |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6090 
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Looks like an evoque with a slightly higher back.
Same old same old from LR design studio.... Loving my clunky square G wagen more and more now! |
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3rd Sep 2014 9:09am |
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| Spookytooth Member Since: 19 Jan 2014 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 202 
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Who would want that! I mean, for Gods sake it looks Fab, has safety features, is economical, costs no more than a Defender XS 110, will go anywhere, probably won't break down, ah but it might appeal to the masses and therefore useless for the rebelious counter culture image we all crave so let's diss it quick and hope LR care a hoot when designing the Defender replacement. Actually, not my cup of tea as Cheryl kept saying on Saturday, bet she would like one though (no pun intended)
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3rd Sep 2014 9:11am |
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| Muddybigdog Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1016 
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Full Fat Ewok or a semi-skimmed Rangie, not sure Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold) Freelander 2 HSE - Sold Freelander 1 - Sold Disco 2 - Sold |
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3rd Sep 2014 9:13am |
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| g-mack Member Since: 07 Jan 2014 Location: northumberland Posts: 1967
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dont get me wrong i think it looks really good and i bet it is fantastic! but why would i choose this instead of a evoque or a RRS ?? My 109 thread
my youtube channel |
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3rd Sep 2014 9:18am |
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| Lou Sparts Member Since: 15 Apr 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 1501
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Just another Bland Rover. 2005 Td5 90 XS
Steve |
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3rd Sep 2014 9:28am |
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| Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169 
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It's OK, but I preferred it when each of the Land Rover models was clearly defined - without all the shared styling that the modern ones have. In the past each model had a specific market and use and clearly defined styling for each one. People who didn't have Land Rovers would be able to tell the difference and tell you want each one was, from a distance, without looking at the badges. Now they all look too similar and with undefined purposes. Land Rovers are supposed to have a purpose !!
We had an original 3 door Freelander which was very different to the other LR models and sold as a 'lifestyle' concept. Then with the Freelander 2 they changed it into a 'family car for people who can't afford a Discovery' sort of thing. Not entirely sure where this one fits at the moment. Seems like another rounded, modern 'car', rather than a proper Land Rover. But then for me the Evoque is a nice car but I still think it doesn't follow the proper Land Rover concept. I guess the old Land Rover concept of having a 'model for all budgets and uses' had gone forever. Now its just down to how far up the range you can afford, not what use you will put it too.  Our blog - http://landytravels.com/
Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net Last edited by Pam W on 3rd Sep 2014 9:33am. Edited 1 time in total |
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3rd Sep 2014 9:29am |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790  
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At least they haven't wheeled out another non-celebrity like Mrs Beckham to claim credit for the design!!!
Just a pity that it's not a but more unique  2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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3rd Sep 2014 9:32am |
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