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| Brucemknx Member Since: 17 Nov 2013 Location: Kununurra Posts: 44   
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blackrangie. You should understand that people here will be suspicious of your motives. You are a late joiner to this forum and your posts are 100% positive towards all aspects of the new Defender. You have accused people of trolling when they cheekily suggest you may have ulterior motives, and I have read them. They are not malicious. You emphasize that you are a facts guy, but have not given a straight answer. It would be helpful I think if you could simply clarify that you do not have anything to do with Land Rover, or any of it's dealerships, or any contract company involved with Land Rover. Could you do that? Then we can all go back to playing nice with each other!!!!! |
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30th Aug 2019 3:02am |
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If you think someone being excited and posting facts snd news about the new defender has to be paid, then i would have to question your authentisity as a LR fan. This passes the time for me until reveal, im a facts guy, i post them and if someone posts something non factual, in all fairness to the brand i love i will say something. Dont like it, there are plently more threads or just keep scrolling, I have been paying JLR since my mid teens, via 6 of thier vehicles, but if you know of a way for them to pay me for being passionate about the brand i love, im all ears! | Brucemknx Member Since: 17 Nov 2013 Location: Kununurra Posts: 44
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I was a member of (the now defunct) Overlander Forum. I joined in 2002 and they had an Introductions section which gave people the chance to introduce themselves, and for members to welcome them. It was a great thing. I see you have owned 6 LR vehicles in your time. I have only owned the one. I've had many brands, and would categorise myself a 4x4 fan rather than a fan of any one brand. Welcome to the forum, and tell us about yourself. |
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30th Aug 2019 3:16am |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3149  
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Aye we are quite good pals actually and have worked together a few times (work meaning playing with landrovers really).  2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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30th Aug 2019 3:30am |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181
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Nicely spotted good to see you read my posts before replying this time, I dont care if anyone is suspicious, you want be to post up something negative? Do it yourself, if and when i find something negative i will decide if it warrants a post(my choice not yours) i have a huge history on other landrover forums, find it for yourself before you start accusding people of being paid for thier passion. Unbelievable!
Dont like it leave or scroll on. As ive said before using your logic the habitual only negstive posters are also paid, have a go at them too. Your posts have also been reported, you have 32 posts on this forum, by way of contribution you are much more of a newcomer than many on this thread mysepf included (again not that its a competition) And its JLR vehicles not LR vehicles. If you want to know about all my vehicles ive had some can be found online,other than that pm me and if and when I feel comfortable with you i may decide to tell you what ive owned. Seriously all other posts on this subject will be ignored and reported. Im not here for or have time for days of our lives drama, im here to share and learn about the new defender, dont like it, i dont care. |
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30th Aug 2019 3:42am |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181
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22900013A
Nice one, love his passion and watched a few of his vids, especially liked the DS one, tell him to be carefull posting here, a few on here will try tar and feather him for his passion   |
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30th Aug 2019 3:46am |
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| Brucemknx Member Since: 17 Nov 2013 Location: Kununurra Posts: 44
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30th Aug 2019 4:10am |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181
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again reported
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30th Aug 2019 4:24am |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3149
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Well he and I do not agree on the direction of the new Defender, but we are both adults and can live with that. He is not on here so far as I know. 2011 110 USW 1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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30th Aug 2019 4:41am |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181
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good to have some healthy debate amongst friends for sure, give him my regards, love his work!
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30th Aug 2019 4:48am |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181
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Some screenshots from the latest vid some may appreciate
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30th Aug 2019 5:32am |
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| NMBRPL8 Member Since: 07 Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 144
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despite the german voiceover, it is evident those photos are the Saudi market defender and that the car is targeted at female drivers
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30th Aug 2019 5:41am |
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| What puddle? Member Since: 25 Oct 2013 Location: Reading Posts: 952
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blackrangie. As you'll see, I'm far from being the only one to compare it to the Kia Soul!!! So you're just being argumentative for reasons best known to yourself. It's not necessary, and I'm surprised life hasn't taught you that so far. So I'm out, I have better things to do that to post arguments with people of your mindset...and thank you - you've reminded me why I don't go on forums like this one anymore. Now left.
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30th Aug 2019 5:44am |
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| blackrangie Member Since: 07 Jul 2019 Location: sydney Posts: 181
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Reported
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30th Aug 2019 5:48am |
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| LRinKY Member Since: 27 Aug 2019 Location: NA Posts: 8 |
So reality is this vehicle wouldnt be a practical choice for my family. Maybe reliability will be better than expected, but initial cost will be hard to justify, and maintenance and repair costs will be ridiculous compared to a lot of great mass market options. BUT, even with my disappointment in some aspects of the exterior design language (can’t wait to see the interior) and the financial negatives, this vehicle is soooooo much cooler and exciting then just about any other option. More upscale than a 4 runner, more rugged than an X5. Still have to see the reports on it before making a visit to the local LR dealer, but the wife did just accept a big promotion today. so maybe I’ll be a little impractical for once if this thing gets good marks.
Oh and I wanna say thanks for all the work and updates blackrangie. Paid or not, I’ve appreciated all the material you’ve provided. (Just realized though, the issue it would create with the forum rules I saw when I signed up). Anyway, no reason someone can’t be all positive, or all negative, or bipolar about the new defender like me Bottom line: Land Rover is gonna have to earn my hard earned dollar. Will they is the question? Last edited by LRinKY on 30th Aug 2019 6:03am. Edited 1 time in total |
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30th Aug 2019 5:59am |
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