At the very end, Alexi Sayle receives the news that the Cortina is being replaced and the "the new car" gets called "some poxy hatchback"! A phrase that might be just as relevant today
16th Apr 2017 3:17 pm
Gazellio
Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
It actually looks pretty good with a Range Rover rear plate. Even better with rounded edges.
26th Apr 2017 9:48 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15272
Right, McGovern can' do it right, so I've fixed it for him.
McGovern's effort.
ronp's effort [it's even got my number on it ]
Now, who want's me to give him a hand with a 'split tailgate'
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
26th Apr 2017 11:21 am
Gazellio
Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
I have now definitely decided I like the quirky offset on the D5...
26th Apr 2017 11:30 am
Bullova06
Member Since: 19 Apr 2017
Location: York
Posts: 23
ronp wrote:
Right, McGovern can' do it right, so I've fixed it for him.
Now, who want's me to give him a hand with a 'split tailgate'
Ron very well done - in fact inspired.Mark this mail post you made it will happen at some stage
26th Apr 2017 11:31 am
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
ronp wrote:
Right, McGovern can' do it right, so I've fixed it for him.
McGovern's effort.
ronp's effort [it's even got my number on it ]
Now, who want's me to give him a hand with a 'split tailgate'
Huge improvement. Don't see why they can't offer bootlid a or b depending on preference?2014MY Discovery
26th Apr 2017 11:33 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
I didn't think it was possible to make look any worse
If anything it needs to be squared off instead of looking like Y-fronts.
Having lived with mine for a month, the offset number plate has become the norm, it doesn't stand out as much as it did when I first picked it up.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
26th Apr 2017 1:03 pm
Gazellio
Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
Sets it apart from all the latest other Euromobiles IMHO.
26th Apr 2017 1:15 pm
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
Went to see an XC90 yesterday and liked it. Will store the thought away for when I am due to change.
I've had a Defender, D3 and now D4 and have never been in a Volvo garage before....JLR must be doing something wrong.
PS Mrs wants a Jag when she next changes cars so JLR will get some ££ out of me even if I defect with my car.2014MY Discovery
26th Apr 2017 1:21 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
I looked at the Volvo, the F-Pace was also on the list, but I'm glad I chose the D5.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
26th Apr 2017 1:37 pm
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
It's positive that there is a broad range of products to choose from. Hopefully we all will get something we like.2014MY Discovery
26th Apr 2017 2:32 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6272
I'm keen to see the next Defender, it should workout well for my planned replacement in 2020.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
26th Apr 2017 2:44 pm
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
eerrrr.... don't hold your breath for the new Defender.
Why do we think the new Defender will go against the trend?2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
2017 Ford Tourneo VR46
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26th Apr 2017 3:14 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15272
Yep agree CC, reckon the Defender is going to fit in between the DS and D5 ......
....... but much, much closer to the D5.
Explains the reason why they discontinued the original Defender before the new one was ready.
They got rid of the original customer base a good few years early, that allows them to set the price high for a totally new customer target and they don't have to now pander to the original customer base.
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
26th Apr 2017 5:30 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1258
Strangely saw my first tonite on way home couldn't make out coming towards me which it was 17 plate block DS ? No only till i saw the offset rear i sighed ! .
Before you glance up the road and say D3 / D4 coming towards you even range rovers now it's so hard you have stay looking longer just to see if your right?.
Been said before and it's plain to see all marques now as so similar from front. Character less .
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