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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: muddyjames on February 26, 2006, 07:09:55

Title: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: muddyjames 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.
Title: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: clips 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?
Title: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: muddyjames 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.
Title: Re: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: Lostboy on February 27, 2006, 10:01:47: Quote from: "muddyjames"

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
Title: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: Thrasher 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
Title: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: TimM on February 27, 2006, 11:15:28: Quote from: "Thrasher"
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?
Title: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: muddyjames 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???
Title: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: Thrasher on February 27, 2006, 13:43:34: "what is wrong with transit vans"

Nothing .. but would you pay between Ã‚Â£30k and Ã‚Â£45k for a Transit?
Title: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: Spooky on February 27, 2006, 17:34:53: Quote from: "Thrasher"
Anyone seen the aftermarket spare wheel carrier?

As a matter of interest, what carrier are we talking about ... I've yet to see one?
Title: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: clips 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
Title: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: EvilEd on February 27, 2006, 22:56:49: Quote from: "Thrasher"
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 :) )
Title: I drove a disco 3 yesterday :-)
Post by: Tailendcharley 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: