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seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1211 |
style over substance. Its a thing 2010 XS USW
1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2 |
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13th Jul 2023 3:45pm |
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camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3373 |
I can't see there being much of a UK market for a £50k+ pick up that doesn't have the commercial benefits of VAT relief, Capital write down and personal van BIK ?
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13th Jul 2023 4:06pm |
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Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1037 |
It feels like they have misjudged the UK market but their defence appears to be 'it is a world vehicle' - aka, the fact it doesn't meet HMRC requirements for a Commercial vehicle is too bad and we'll just sell the vehicle in less stringent countries.
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13th Jul 2023 4:26pm |
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LR Nuts Member Since: 10 Aug 2022 Location: UK Posts: 1143 |
there is a market for this, big machine gun on the roof, 20 army guys on the bed with machine guns, kids hanging off those alpine roof rails....... in war torn Africa.
sometimes the customer creates their own market. |
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13th Jul 2023 4:45pm |
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RFT Member Since: 13 Nov 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 680 |
760kg payload, assume an average 80kg for say 4 adults that’s 320kg, so remaining payload is 440kg, so it’s useful for a trip to B&Q to lay approx 10 paving stones or to take 12 small bales of hay to Tasmin’s Pony.
I’ll stick with my trusted MY10 130 2.4l at least it can carry some weight. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper |
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13th Jul 2023 6:50pm |
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geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410 |
Yes, just look at our very own green oval The World has gone soft! |
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13th Jul 2023 7:00pm |
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BrickBox Member Since: 05 Oct 2021 Location: Wales Posts: 838 |
Here it is
2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS. |
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13th Jul 2023 7:17pm |
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geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410 |
Hmmm not sure I like the rear end of that Quartermaster
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13th Jul 2023 7:26pm |
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Chicken Drumstick Member Since: 17 Aug 2020 Location: Near MK Posts: 751 |
different markets have different demands... if you look at the payload of most US or N.American trucks they are way lower than you'd expect. The UK (and EU??) is oddball because we have tax breaks around commercial vehicles that must haul 'x' amount of payload. But the World is far bigger than the Irish Sea to the North Sea..... and it is naive to think otherwise. For the EU markets also bear in mind there is a 3500kg gap on MAM/Gross Vehicle Weight. Not just on vehicles, but your driving licence too. All you have to do is do the match to see it can be a struggle to have a vehicle of 'x' size, 'y' spec and still have 'z' payload and remain =<3500kg. Again other markets this is not an issue or a consideration. As for your 130. An awesome vehicle with no roll over protection, very low spec, poor performance and somewhat rustic to drive at best. |
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13th Jul 2023 7:51pm |
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Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4216 |
Will the NA or Aus versions have a higher payload? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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13th Jul 2023 7:55pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17443 |
NA version of the SW type does, I believe, in which case I'm sure this will too.
I wonder if it can be uprated to a higher MAM. |
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13th Jul 2023 9:32pm |
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Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4216 |
To fix that think I'd look to get rid of the bed and have nice custom tray made. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS |
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13th Jul 2023 9:39pm |
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Muehae Member Since: 17 Jun 2023 Location: Erding Posts: 20 |
Starting at 83 k euros.
A little rich don't you think? |
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13th Jul 2023 9:56pm |
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lightning Member Since: 23 Apr 2009 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2840 |
The recent large price rise in the U.K. has taken my configuration (basic 5 seat utility with the minimum options) close to £70,000
That's an increase of around £9,000 The cheapest 2-seat Grenadier with no options at all is now £65,000 Sadly that means l am out, l just can't justify (or afford) £70,000 particularly as l can't claim the cost through my company due to the status of the vehicle with HMRC |
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14th Jul 2023 8:03am |
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