Member Since: 11 Oct 2005
Location: Muddy Devon
Posts: 10
First post....first test drive
Hi all, my first post here, been watching for a while. currently have a D3 on test for the afternoon. What an amazing piece of kit, so smooth, enough power to keep me happy and toys galour... I am coming from a pajero and this is just incredible, will be placing my order as soon as i get back to the dealer.
sorry for pointing out what you guys already know but i just am so impressed with it.
Bye for now.
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SiThe End
7th Dec 2005 3:02 pm
eddie28
Member Since: 11 Oct 2005
Location: Muddy Devon
Posts: 10
ok back now, had to pop into work hence the post. been down a few lanes i know of around here, handled them with ease. could have gone to sleep knowing it would have gotten me to the other end in safety.
Dealer has a second hand HSE coming in on monday so will take a looka t that and go from there. The HSE has everthing on it including the DVD package, door rubbers, light guards and front nudge bar. i dont think i like the nudge bar, i like the look of the clean front end. i have been told the bumper has to be drilled to fit the nudgebar. does anyone know how big or ugly the holes are?i was thinking of grommeting the holes as the car is Bonati grey it may not show up too much.
Great car and missing it greatly now. i got out of that and into my Lotus Exige, quite a difference in road presence i can tell you!!
7th Dec 2005 5:22 pm
zig
Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 648
Quote:
i dont think i like the nudge bar, i like the look of the clean front end. i have been told the bumper has to be drilled to fit the nudgebar. does anyone know how big or ugly the holes are?i was thinking of grommeting the holes as the car is Bonati grey it may not show up too much.
As part of the deal ask the dealer to remove the nudge bar plus make good so there is no sign of it being fitted in the first place and see what their reaction is. To make good they will then have to replace bumper or fill the holes, in either case they will have to paint the centre section of the bumper.
8th Dec 2005 12:38 pm
eddie28
Member Since: 11 Oct 2005
Location: Muddy Devon
Posts: 10
Have asked the dealer what its like to remove it and he just informed me that there would be holes. i will offer £1000 less than asking and keep the nudge bar and sort it out myself i think. see what he says then. i am a cash buyer so should be able to haggle a fair amount.
8th Dec 2005 2:31 pm
eddie28
Member Since: 11 Oct 2005
Location: Muddy Devon
Posts: 10
well they bought the £1000 off the asking price, and i had a towbar fitted too. pick the car up on saturday all being well. the nudge bar actually looks cool. I think its the colour and light guards etc do it justice...
You can always colour co-ordinate the mnudgebar with the rest of the vehicle The End
12th Dec 2005 7:05 pm
eddie28
Member Since: 11 Oct 2005
Location: Muddy Devon
Posts: 10
now that is cool. is it your one?
Are you a member of any green lane clubs or do you just know where they are?
12th Dec 2005 7:54 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
eddie28 wrote:
now that is cool. is it your one?
Are you a member of any green lane clubs or do you just know where they are?
we know where they are watch the events section early next year..... may be a chance to get a bit muddy - or two
12th Dec 2005 9:23 pm
eddie28
Member Since: 11 Oct 2005
Location: Muddy Devon
Posts: 10
ok, will keep my eyes peeled. i know of a few green lanes around here in devon so i shall get a nice coating of mud first then join you guys and get seriously muddy. the only way a land rover should be!
13th Dec 2005 8:48 am
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
10forcash wrote:
eddie28 wrote:
now that is cool. is it your one?
Are you a member of any green lane clubs or do you just know where they are?
we know where they are watch the events section early next year..... may be a chance to get a bit muddy - or two
But go SLOOOW through the puddles eh
I must say that parked next to my D3 last night, Slimer's looks damn tall (by at least a foot with the lights) and menacing
13th Dec 2005 9:36 am
eddie28
Member Since: 11 Oct 2005
Location: Muddy Devon
Posts: 10
Well had the call from the dealer, the vehicle is all ready to collect tomorrow morning. cant wait!! have joined GLASS and hope to get onto wayfinder to find some green lanes here in Devon to get it muddy this weekend.
Great reading on this site and look forward to contributing when i have a bit more experience of my new land rover.
Eddie. 2005 HSE, Bonatti grey with alpaca. got it now. great piece of kit.
16th Dec 2005 1:35 pm
eddie28
Member Since: 11 Oct 2005
Location: Muddy Devon
Posts: 10
Just a quick picture. more when i get out of the car again. its brilliant. feel like Lord of the manor, out of my way peasents!! he he.
love it.2005 HSE, Bonatti grey with alpaca. got it now. great piece of kit.
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