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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2006, 22:53:19 »
Great, Jaguar is in trouble so bundle it it profitable Landrover to make it look more appealing but in reality itll just shaft a good brand and end up going the way of MG/Rover  :evil:
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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2006, 22:56:30 »
**Passes virtual hat round to start the Mud Club Land Rover Purchase Fund**

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« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2006, 08:13:40 »
Having read the official release from Ford that started all this off, I have to say not one brand was mentioned.

'Unprofitable business units' were, but not brands, and with the way Ford is currently sat, that could mean just about any part of the business.

Jaguar does not stand alone in the Ford empire  - its bundled in the PAG, which includes LR, Jaguar, Volvo.

Sadly, the media are yet again guilty of hack journalism.  :roll:

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« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2006, 10:04:24 »
Sell it to VAG (Volkswagen Audi Gruppe), then we know LR will go from strength to strength!
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« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2006, 11:54:05 »
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Sell it to VAG (Volkswagen Audi Gruppe), then we know LR will go from strength to strength!


You only have to look at what they have done for Skoda and Seat.
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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2006, 12:27:10 »
Exactly what I mean my friend, they've brought Skoda from the laughing stock of the Automotive game to seriously good cars, and cheap.
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« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2006, 13:31:16 »
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Exactly what I mean my friend, they've brought Skoda from the laughing stock of the Automotive game to seriously good cars, and cheap.

Then why aren't they common on the roads yet?  I still laugh at Skodas.  :lol:
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« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2006, 13:33:06 »
We all know about you though...

It could mean good for the New Defender anyway, a VAG Diesel powerplant would be a serious piece of kit.
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« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2006, 13:39:58 »
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Having read the official release from Ford


Do you have a copy of that that you can post up or link to? I always prefer to read facts than gossip.

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« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2006, 13:57:08 »
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Do you have a copy of that that you can post up or link to? I always prefer to read facts than gossip.


Not without getting sacked, no. Sorry!

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« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2006, 14:12:24 »
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they've brought Skoda from the laughing stock of the Automotive game to seriously good cars, and cheap.


........by utilising cheap labour in developing countires, in factories built with massive local-govt subsidies, to manufacture generic copies of thier own cars.  :wink:

Sorry, still in work mode!  :lol:

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« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2006, 19:22:11 »
whats your work then eeyore?
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« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2006, 08:28:58 »
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whats your work then eeyore?


Mistrust and understanding.  :wink:

Seriously, dude.  8)

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« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2006, 12:40:50 »
hmmmmmmmmmmmm

"Chinese or Korean carmakers are understood to be interested."

Anyone for Rand Lovel ?  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

On the other hand can see Queues of buyers for a "Randy"  :(biggrin):


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« Reply #15 on: August 09, 2006, 12:49:07 »
So that'd make me "Randyrover" :lol:
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« Reply #16 on: August 09, 2006, 12:52:04 »
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they've brought Skoda from the laughing stock of the Automotive game to seriously good cars, and cheap.


........by utilising cheap labour in developing countires, in factories built with massive local-govt subsidies, to manufacture generic copies of thier own cars.  :wink:


Nobody complains about it, You're getting VW/Audi build quality for a bargain price. And I bet combining LR 4x4 technology and Quattro could make some really unstoppable machines!
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« Reply #17 on: August 09, 2006, 13:24:39 »
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Nobody complains about it, You're getting VW/Audi build quality for a bargain price. And I bet combining LR 4x4 technology and Quattro could make some really unstoppable machines!


Actually, the workers in Wolfsburg who are losing thier jobs seriously bitch about it. :wink:

Question: Touareg. Unstoppable?

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« Reply #18 on: August 09, 2006, 13:36:48 »
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Question: Tuareg. Unstoppable?


Well the Race Touareg seems to be pretty good.

Which does raise the question, if VW were to be in control of LR, would they be prepared to support a second Cross Country Race vehicle? There are rumours that LR are planning more formal involvement with the Bowler Nemesis.

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« Reply #19 on: August 09, 2006, 13:52:19 »
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Well the Race Touareg seems to be pretty good.


 :lol: I'll agree with that, but like it's Paj Evo rival - it's hardly production spec.  :wink:

Mind you, I wouldn't turn one down!   :twisted:

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