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Red Merle
 


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Don’t mention the “B” word! Shocked

I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it! Laughing
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2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
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2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄

2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
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(One of only two known to exist in the world!) 
 
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Pelyma
  


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Re: Had a 'D5' for the last couple of days ......

Red Merle wrote:
You know how it is when some people say that "it'll grow on you"? Especially the styling?

It's been 15 days now and around 1,600 miles so far in “my" D5. So, how long does this process take before I start to notice the effect? Rolling Eyes

I have started to notice that every D1, D2, D3, D4, Classic, P38a, L322 and L405 that I pass on the road is getting better and better looking every day though; is this how it's supposed to work? Wink


I test drove a new Cayenne S yesterday, it took about 5 seconds to think it was a fabulous place to be. It felt as roomy as my D4 (obviously not the boot) a sublime engine and then you pressed the loud pedal Shocked OMFG. Huge amount of room in the back row with seats that aren’t low down and a good thick steering wheel only downside is they aren’t making them at the moment and you can’t order a tow bar at the moment.
 DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S 
 
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DG wrote:
Red Merle wrote:
Hey, 13 minutes. What kept you?! Laughing


I've been busy talking to 18 Danish delegates from Siemens about the UK's position on brexit ...took us a while to stop laughing Whistle Laughing


That’s going to be a bit cozy in a D5! Shocked Still better on the inside looking out than the outside looking at it. Whistle
   
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Red Merle
 


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@Pelyma:

Bet they’ll only let you tow a speed boat, a jet ski, £4 million pounds worth of race horse or one of those flash teardrop caravans, or they won’t let you keep it Wink
 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄

2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!) 
 
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Red Merle
 


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The Dundonian wrote:
Class is obviously not your forte. Whistle


I often think, when driving a V6, or V8, that what this car needs for a bit of class is a 4 pot diesel Wink Laughing Thumbs Up
 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄

2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!) 
 
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Wait until the 3 pot comes out Whistle ...emissions dear boy..... emissions
  
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Hopefully one per wheel. Thumbs Up
   
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Red Merle wrote:
@Pelyma:

Bet they’ll only let you tow a speed boat, a jet ski, £4 million pounds worth of race horse or one of those flash teardrop caravans, or they won’t let you keep it Wink


I’m surprised they let me in it Laughing it tows 3.5t too and the best bit it only works fully with iPhones, none of that Android virus stuff in a Porsche Rolling with laughter
 DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S 
 
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DG wrote:
Red Merle wrote:
Hey, 13 minutes. What kept you?! Laughing


I've been busy talking to 18 Danish delegates from Siemens about the UK's position on brexit ...took us a while to stop laughing Whistle Laughing


Laughing or should that really be Big Cry
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2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
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Re: Had a 'D5' for the last couple of days ......

Pelyma wrote:
Red Merle wrote:
You know how it is when some people say that "it'll grow on you"? Especially the styling?

It's been 15 days now and around 1,600 miles so far in “my" D5. So, how long does this process take before I start to notice the effect? Rolling Eyes

I have started to notice that every D1, D2, D3, D4, Classic, P38a, L322 and L405 that I pass on the road is getting better and better looking every day though; is this how it's supposed to work? Wink


I test drove a new Cayenne S yesterday, it took about 5 seconds to think it was a fabulous place to be. It felt as roomy as my D4 (obviously not the boot) a sublime engine and then you pressed the loud pedal Shocked OMFG. Huge amount of room in the back row with seats that aren’t low down and a good thick steering wheel only downside is they aren’t making them at the moment and you can’t order a tow bar at the moment.


I don't think I've ever seen a Cayenne towing a horse trailer. It's cheaper VW cousin, yes, a friend tows with one and likes it, but she doesn't know any better.

I'd have thought that the mega wide low profile tyres on a Cayenne would make towing a trailer off road a little tricky Smile
 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired) 
 
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Pelyma
  


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What with 19” wheels? I see plenty here towing, the old V8 diesel must have been awesome.
 DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S 
 
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Red Merle
 


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DG wrote:
Wait until the 3 pot comes out Whistle ...emissions dear boy..... emissions


I’ll probably wait until looonnng after the 3 pot comes out Wink Thumbs Up

The major attraction of handing back a company car was being freed up from the Asthmic Engine Syndrome for just a little longer... I’m not sure if LR even make a girly Land Rover that will fit in the 110g top end limit for company car viability anymore Sad

I’m going to have a final fling with a silly engine while I still can Very Happy That’s if they can get it to work again, that is 😆
 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄

2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!) 
 
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Red Merle
 


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Pelyma wrote:


I’m surprised they let me in it Laughing


Laughing Thumbs Up
 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄

2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!) 
 
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Red Merle wrote:

The major attraction of handing back a company car was being freed up from the Asthmic Engine Syndrome for just a little longer... I’m not sure if LR even make a girly Land Rover that will fit in the 110g top end limit for company car viability anymore Sad


RRS and FFRR P400e emissions are 64 g CO2/km. The three door Evoque was barely under 110 and a regular one is 113 g.

I’d probably accept a girly FFRR if I really had to Whistle Mr. Green
  
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I hadn’t thought about the hybrid RR’s, good point Thumbs Up

But, unlike when a Freelander could be run as a decent company car (as opposed to the discontinued Evoque 2wd 3dr Barbie car) these will only be an option for a very, very small number of company car drivers Sad
 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: 2 x FL2 as “second” cars 🙄

2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!) 
 
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