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 New Defender |
DennisV
 9th May 2019 3:31 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 863 · Views: 314493 · Subject: New Defender |
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| Would you consider something other that a Freelander |
DennisV
30th Apr 2019 7:10 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 791 · Views: 371277 · Subject: Would you consider something other that a Freelander |
I think it probably is .... The CRV might get better MPG though?  |
| Would you consider something other that a Freelander |
DennisV
30th Apr 2019 6:39 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 791 · Views: 371277 · Subject: Would you consider something other that a Freelander |
I had a test drive in the new Honda CRV hybrid a day or two ago.
I must say I was impressed by the way they have managed to integrate the electric motor and 2.0l petrol engine without the use of a ... |
| Nokian Weatherproof - Great performance but............ |
DennisV
26th Feb 2019 4:11 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 118 · Views: 96732 · Subject: Nokian Weatherproof - Great performance but............ |
I recently fitted 4 new replacement Nokia Weatherproofs on my daughters car.
Two were supplied direct from the Nokian Importer as 50% contribution to the cracking problem described earlier. Two wer ... |
| Jaguar Land Rover takes £3.1bn hit as demand stalls. FT |
DennisV
10th Feb 2019 5:28 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 93 · Views: 30250 · Subject: Jaguar Land Rover takes £3.1bn hit as demand stalls. FT |
Re Ian Metro's point .... I think the private purchase car market now is mainly divided into two camps. Those that buy on PCP (80%) and those that buy with cash, or mainly cash with some HP (20%).
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| Warranty Direct Quote |
DennisV
8th Feb 2019 4:10 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 44 · Views: 12586 · Subject: Warranty Direct Quote |
| The other point that makes me feel better about paying out over £2,000 this year for the extended warranty, cambelt, main dealer servicing, new brakes, etc., is that it keeps the vehicle in tip top c ... |
| Warranty Direct Quote |
DennisV
8th Feb 2019 11:17 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 44 · Views: 12586 · Subject: Warranty Direct Quote |
The premium is vehicle age related. You'll have this year at £790 and then next year it will increase to the £950 I pay on my 7 year old Freelander.
It's a lot of money for peace of mind, and I a ... |
| 5th Service |
DennisV
6th Feb 2019 10:57 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 21 · Views: 7513 · Subject: 5th Service |
PS: The 10 year price probably reflects:
Renew automatic transmission oil - (Every 10 years) Renew power transfer unit oil - (Every 10 years) Renew rear differential oil - (Every 10 years)? |
| 5th Service |
DennisV
6th Feb 2019 10:50 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 21 · Views: 7513 · Subject: 5th Service |
Re the fixed price servicing menu for vehicles over 3 years old….
Stafford Land Rover changed my cam belt and tensioner for the £395 listed.
I asked about the water pump and auxiliary belt a ... |
| What to do? |
DennisV
3rd Feb 2019 5:22 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 43 · Views: 13142 · Subject: What to do? |
Just been through the exact same decision process, do I change the Freelander or hold onto it?
I’ve driven several Discovery Sports and still prefer the Freelander! Of course the DS is more moder ... |
| New Defender |
DennisV
28th Jan 2019 4:44 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 863 · Views: 314493 · Subject: New Defender |
The new Defender is slated to start from £40,000 up to £60,000!
I wonder how the entry model will compete with this at £34,000?
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/toyota/land-cruiser/first- ... |
| Nokian Weatherproof - Great performance but............ |
DennisV
28th Jan 2019 4:30 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 118 · Views: 96732 · Subject: Nokian Weatherproof - Great performance but............ |
| Just googled the DT code, YL4L, and that seems to be the code for Nokian's factory in Finland, so it's not necessarily a Russian issue? |
| Nokian Weatherproof - Great performance but............ |
DennisV
26th Jan 2019 10:07 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 118 · Views: 96732 · Subject: Nokian Weatherproof - Great performance but............ |
Just a follow up re the Nokian Weatherproofs …..
MyTyres (the Supplier) initially pushed back because the tyres were more than 2 years old. However Nokian kindly stepped in and we have come to a ... |
| Nokian Weatherproof - Great performance but............ |
DennisV
12th Jan 2019 1:53 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 118 · Views: 96732 · Subject: Nokian Weatherproof - Great performance but............ |
I don't have Nokian Weatherproof tyres on the Land Rover, but my Daughter does on her small car.
The tyres were supplied and fitted just under 3 years ago and have 6mm tread remaining. They are dat ... |
| Would you consider something other that a Freelander |
DennisV
22nd Dec 2018 3:34 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 791 · Views: 371277 · Subject: Would you consider something other that a Freelander |
The new Subaru Forester coming in 2019 seems to be very much improved?
It's already on sale in America with the 2.5l engine. In the UK we'll get the 2.0l petrol engine followed later in the year by ... |
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