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alowson
Member Since: 10 Feb 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 35
  
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| Coming back from the dark side |
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What a tale of redemption (maybe) this is.
I confess that I was a Disco3 owner until Jan 08 when I took delivery on my TDV6 RSS with everything on it, and I mean everything including the fridge. Yes I admit it I was seduced by the footballer bling of the RSS. 
But even as I drove out of the Land Rover dealer that day I felt sad to leave my “Truck†behind. 
And since that day I have regretted switching from a Disco. Also I sold my Disco at 100km thinking I would still be doing 40k per year but no I moved state and only done 20k in a 18months! Wished I just kept the Disco. 
But then the Disco4 came, my opportunity to move back to the light and enjoy driving a truck again and put the life of footballer bling behind me. 
Using some advanced Enron style accounting I manage to convince the wife that we could change without breaking the bank, and that now with 2 kids we really need the space as the RSS is such a small car. 
So I am almost about to sign on the paperwork for a 3L TDV6 HSE sliver with ebony interior with keyless entry, top stereo, and maybe premium leather.
So everyone should I switch back to the world of seven seats and unlimited boot space and ditch the bling. 
Also is premium leather worth it and would it last 4 years of kids.
Andrew
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 26th Aug 2009 10:07 am |
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Winger
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Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: UK
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Good man! 
Do you get the electric seats on the HSE without premium leather? If you do, then I would be inclined to say don't go for premium.
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| 26th Aug 2009 10:12 am |
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highbayrack
Member Since: 09 Jul 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
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You know it makes sense, do it. On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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| 26th Aug 2009 10:13 am |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23823
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The standard leather on the D4's that I have actually seen, IMO looks nicer (more substantial & suitable for a Land Rover) than the rather "poncy" Premium Leather.
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| 26th Aug 2009 10:15 am |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
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Only if you change your username to the prodigal son 
 A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
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| 26th Aug 2009 10:47 am |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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| Re: Coming back from the dark side |
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alowson wrote: Using some advanced Enron style accounting
You just gotta come back & participate on here, your tale has made me chuckle more than a chuckling thing.... Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 26th Aug 2009 11:46 am |
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microplantltd
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 79
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Sounds like a man after my own heart, I too use this type of accounting to justify new bus! I would class mine as EU accounting though rather than Enron, at least Enron got their accounts signed! Honestly Marge, I wouldn't have done it if I thought you would find out!
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| 26th Aug 2009 12:34 pm |
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alowson
Member Since: 10 Feb 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 35
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Guys,
Thanks very much for all the feedback, it looks like this Scot living in Brisbane (BrisVegas) is going to give up the life of bling and come back to a Disco, the truck. 
Also I think I will swap the posh leather for fancy camera system.
One question I do have is, what is mood lighting? Is this a throw back to the night clubs of the 80's?
Andrew
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| 27th Aug 2009 2:25 pm |
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