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Offline muddyjames

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I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
« on: February 26, 2006, 07:09:55 »
Yesterday I was at the NEC caravan, boat and out door show and I was just walking around and suddenly bumped into a sign saying Land Rover towing challenge. Ooh I thought. THe young lady by the door asked if I wanted a go and who was I to say no!!!

I was aloud to go for a 30 min test drive on the roadcoz I had my driving license on me and then when I came back I had a go at their towing challenge which to be honest I could have done better as I took 1 corner not quiet wide enough so had to reverse and correct it but even so the Land Rover chap said I did it in a good time!

I even got a bottle opener that is from a melted down disco 3 alloy wheel from Easnor Castle demonstration car!  :wink:

It was VERY nice to drive but even so I think I may stick to my 300tdi for now.
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« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2006, 20:28:16 »
did the caravan tow also.
 shame the d3's aren't cheeper, seemed a lovely vechicle to drive.
 Did you also see the rr's and sports acting as courtesy vechicles for those camping?
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« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2006, 20:29:39 »
The caravan towed very well but that was only at 4-5mph as it was a mega tight course. I didnt see the RR's but i saw some defender counties or what ever the 12 seaters are called.
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Re: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2006, 10:01:47 »
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It was VERY nice to drive but even so I think I may stick to my 300tdi for now.


I towed a broken one to safety on the Edinburgh bypass on Thursday with my trusty 300tdi  :D
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« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2006, 10:48:51 »
LR3?

<shudder>  :roll:

Anyone seen the aftermarket spare wheel carrier? At least it makes it look less like a Transit ;-)

Now when will they get rid of the Ford Fiesta interior .... hmmmm
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« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2006, 11:15:28 »
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Anyone seen the aftermarket spare wheel carrier?


I can't afford one  :cry:

But I woudn't mind seeing that..... have you got a link or a piccy?
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2006, 13:20:56 »
a spare wheel carrier on the back would make it look alot better and any way what is wrong with transit vans???
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« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2006, 13:43:34 »
"what is wrong with transit vans"

Nothing .. but would you pay between £30k and £45k for a Transit?
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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2006, 17:34:53 »
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Anyone seen the aftermarket spare wheel carrier?

As a matter of interest, what carrier are we talking about ... I've yet to see one?
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« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2006, 22:05:27 »
seen the carries, cannt remember where, but makes the d3 nice an chunky.
 but wouldn't want to have to lift a 19inch wheel off the back!
 might be minority, but i liked the interior, far more family than the defender, felt nice and friendly compaired to our 90
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« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2006, 22:56:49 »
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LR3?

<shudder>  :roll:

Anyone seen the aftermarket spare wheel carrier? At least it makes it look less like a Transit ;-)

Now when will they get rid of the Ford Fiesta interior .... hmmmm


So glad you said that..... First thing I thought... They are soooooo Ugly from the back.... Don't care how well it drives if it looks crud....

Anyone seen one playing properly in the mud yet (and I mean further in the mud than a forrester can get :) )
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« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2006, 15:18:19 »
:(  :( I can't make myself look at em...they look absolutely cr..agh agh agh    Worse thing Land Rover have ever done...I hate em...sorry :cry:  :cry:

 :cry:  :cry: Billy no Mates :wink:  :wink:
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