DG
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Pincer movement ...RM asks LT about space and comfort ....already knowing that LT's head sticks out of the sunroof 
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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.. 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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| 18th Jun 2018 8:48 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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DG wrote:Pincer movement ...RM asks LT about space and comfort ....already knowing that LT's head sticks out of the sunroof
Don’t go cutting his bloody head off, it’s extra leg length I need not another sodding head, I’m not from the Forest of Dean. 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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| 18th Jun 2018 8:52 pm |
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DG
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| 18th Jun 2018 8:59 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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DG wrote:Pincer movement ...RM asks LT about space and comfort ....already knowing that LT's head sticks out of the sunroof
You okay DG? Seem a bit paranoid.
I’ve met RM when we swapped some D4 parts over last year. He knows that I’ve not written off the idea of buying a D5 in the future, but that I first need one for a few days to see how I get on with it on long journeys. I told him that. 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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| 18th Jun 2018 9:37 pm |
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DG
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Paranoid?  ...I'm just having a laugh.  You seem to be trying too hard preparing to write it off 
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| 18th Jun 2018 9:52 pm |
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Dan1720v
Member Since: 28 Mar 2018
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I pick my loaner up on Thursday. Don’t know what spec it’ll be yet 🤷♀️
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| 19th Jun 2018 8:50 pm |
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Dan1720v
Member Since: 28 Mar 2018
Location: Street/Somerset
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So Mine is an HSE, SD6. Must say I’m completely in love with it. 39mpg averaged over 600 miles. Such a nice place to be over a D3/4
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| 22nd Jun 2018 6:00 pm |
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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
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You can’t come out with things like that on here, you’ll get lynched
Seriously though, behind the wheel of the D5 is a nice place to be. 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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| 22nd Jun 2018 7:00 pm |
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KDP Villa
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Midlands
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I’ve got a D5 2.0d HSE for the weekend. Have to say I’m really impressed with it so far, it’s very comfortable, smooth and I find it pretty responsive.
Good job really as I’ve just ordered one, I’ll get my coat
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| 22nd Jun 2018 8:25 pm |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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For gooey D5 love ins 💖 , there’s always the tranquility and privacy of Disco5.co.uk. Still, it’s all good news for the new Slovakia plant 
I hope that LT’s not been too put off taking the time to bring us a balanced report, after having had his write up slightly pre-judged  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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J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
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I can’t show my face on Disco5, I was told to “stick my opinions where the sun don’t shine” because I’m not a fan of aftermarket tints 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
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| 22nd Jun 2018 10:15 pm |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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Would this be from the people that insist there’s absolutely no difference? 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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| 22nd Jun 2018 10:17 pm |
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DG
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Red Merle wrote:For gooey D5 love ins 💖 , there’s always the tranquility and privacy of Disco5.co.uk. Still, it’s all good news for the new Slovakia plant
I hope that LT’s not been too put off taking the time to bring us a balanced report, after having had his write up slightly pre-judged
There is a section here for love ins ....you are just playing gooseberry.
LT has  his 'balanced report' by 2 years worth of slagging it off 
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| 22nd Jun 2018 10:47 pm |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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Okay, the “gooseberry” comment is funny!
Is any criticism valid, or does it all fit in the “slagging off” category?
I could acknowledge and even list criticisms of the Full Fat, or even the old D4. For example, there are no storage boxes in the boot, the bonnet release is on the wrong side and the rear seat won’t fold anywhere near flat, but I still like it  And, to show some balance, the ‘5 has more space in the boot than the FF and... okay, I’m struggling now
Could you bring yourself to do the same for the ‘5, or is it the first car ever built without blemish?
Here’s a challenge for you; If you can list shall list 5 things that you don’t like about the design of the ‘5, I’ll do the same for either the ‘4 or the FF - you get to choose. Can you bring yourself to do it? 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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