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 Thrown a curve ball |
Mr Fox
 17th May 2024 10:31am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 16 · Views: 2417 · Subject: Re: Thrown a curve ball |
Any thoughts from past owners on here, would you go back to the old version?
Ignoring finances and purely on drive, convenience, safety, warranty, reliability, I wouldn't go back to a Puma unless ... |
| Insurance and Green Laning - thing of the past? |
Mr Fox
10th May 2024 1:10pm
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Forum: Finance & Insurance · Replies: 36 · Views: 3783 · Subject: Insurance and Green Laning - thing of the past? |
There is, sadly, an increasingly fine distinction between a pessimist and a realist. 
I call it 'optimism with experience' |
| Insurance and Green Laning - thing of the past? |
Mr Fox
9th May 2024 2:28pm
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Forum: Finance & Insurance · Replies: 36 · Views: 3783 · Subject: Insurance and Green Laning - thing of the past? |
An organised green-lane tour could easily be considered to fall into the "organised event" exclusion that some policies have, despite being non-competitive.
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I am not aware of any p ... |
| Insurance and Green Laning - thing of the past? |
Mr Fox
9th May 2024 11:37am
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Forum: Finance & Insurance · Replies: 36 · Views: 3783 · Subject: Insurance and Green Laning - thing of the past? |
It may have been mentioned but I did wonder whether an insurance company would approach a claim differently if:
scenario one: insured parties drives down a green lane as an individual and has an ac ... |
| Puma DCPU for Sale. Brave? |
Mr Fox
9th May 2024 6:09am
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 15 · Views: 1961 · Subject: Puma DCPU for Sale. Brave? |
The more you look at the photos, the worse it gets.
One 'highlight' (should that be low-light?) for me is the exhaust coming up through the bed and ending in some kind of homage to a USA 18-wheeler ... |
| Wireless OEM Charging Mat -heat/connection |
Mr Fox
6th May 2024 5:36pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L663) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1567 · Subject: Wireless OEM Charging Mat -heat/connection |
| If the phone is overheating, it could suggest the charge rate is too quick and, if connected to the JLR system, the processing demands of the Apple Car Play / Android Auto are pushing it over the edge ... |
| Does this define "hypocrisy"? |
Mr Fox
3rd May 2024 7:09am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 11 · Views: 1209 · Subject: Re: Does this define "hypocrisy"? |
I gave a lift in the Defender to a member of the GREEN PARTY who does not own a car (you can guess why). Funnily enough he had no issues in accepting a lift in a diesel Defender.
No doubt they'd ar ... |
| Defender Octa |
Mr Fox
29th Apr 2024 5:28pm
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Forum: V8 P525 Area (L663) · Replies: 97 · Views: 16126 · Subject: Defender Octa |
Mr Fox, it was a 21 AMG and every time I drove it I got “look at that prick” looks or felt like someone’s pimp and so much so I hated going out in it.
The storage/space was very poor and the ... |
| Defender Octa |
Mr Fox
29th Apr 2024 3:37pm
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Forum: V8 P525 Area (L663) · Replies: 97 · Views: 16126 · Subject: Defender Octa |
Yes, yes and yes and I found and still do fine them to be an awful thing to drive, own and look at!
All vehicles are going to be compared against something regardless but the G-Class is not the ... |
| Defender Octa |
Mr Fox
29th Apr 2024 8:31am
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Forum: V8 P525 Area (L663) · Replies: 97 · Views: 16126 · Subject: Defender Octa |
That's G class money......That's a very hard sell.
Why, are Mercedes better than LR 
If the new Octa is what it suggests then it may well be better than the G-Wagon 
Ser ... |
| New Gren under £48k |
Mr Fox
28th Apr 2024 2:41pm
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Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 13 · Views: 2164 · Subject: New Gren under £48k |
Potentially some will be sold because having one didn't impress the suburban neighbours* as much as hoped.
* or the other kids and kids' parent on the school run.
I think there is some truth i ... |
| I never knew I needed one ! |
Mr Fox
28th Apr 2024 9:47am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 2 · Views: 1100 · Subject: I never knew I needed one ! |
I knew my heavy, high centre of gravity, diesel with thick tyres SUV was missing something! Just couldn’t quite put my finger on it.
That mod will unlock at least 50bhp.
I’m adding neon tub ... |
| New Gren under £48k |
Mr Fox
27th Apr 2024 11:13am
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Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 13 · Views: 2164 · Subject: New Gren under £48k |
| Imagine what WBAC and dealers are offering to purchase these outright… £40k? |
| Main Grenadier discussion thread |
Mr Fox
25th Apr 2024 6:54pm
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Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 1726 · Views: 425339 · Subject: Main Grenadier discussion thread |
If you think the Grenadier is heavy, have a look at this.
The Mercedes G-Class Electric Weighs 6,801 Pounds
https://www.msn.com/en-ie/lifestyle/shopping/the-mercedes-g-class-electric-weighs-6-801-po ... |
| North Patagonia trip & trekking Tromen Volcano |
Mr Fox
18th Apr 2024 6:48am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 13 · Views: 1546 · Subject: North Patagonia trip & trekking Tromen Volcano |
| Superb photos and looks like the ideal adventure to share with your son - great memories |
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