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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 1:59 pm Post subject: Imagine my surprise
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i passed one of them cheap jellymould 4x4`s on the motorway today.
you know, the ones people keep going on about, saying they have no character, how they all look the same with no distinguishing features ect....
well imagine my surprise.........
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Xpajun Mud Obsessed
Joined: 22 Sep 2008 Odometer: 3245
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 3:18 pm Post subject:
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Looks very evoqueish to me - so no surprise
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 3:35 pm Post subject:
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i presume they make them up here as ive seen loads lately.
looks like an evoque thats been left on the air line....
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mike328 Articulating
Joined: 10 Dec 2014 Odometer: 793 Location: Suffolk!
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:02 pm Post subject:
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one look at it and I thought 'people carrier' not 'off roader' :-&
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cynic-al Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:02 pm Post subject:
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Stolen from another forum, this is a completely unique Chinese product
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:26 pm Post subject:
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probably more reliable
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spannerman69 Mud Obsessed
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Odometer: 2807 Location: st.helens
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:37 pm Post subject:
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discovery sport , they don`t count lol
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:46 pm Post subject:
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ohh, right.
i notice those that are quick to label such vehicles are noticeable by their absence....
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Buddha Articulating
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:58 pm Post subject:
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I went to look at the Discovery Sport; in the dealership it looked pretty special, inside and out. I will admit that the ones I've seen on the road haven't looked quite right - maybe that's that certain colours work and certain don't.
The press seemed to hold it in high regard (but suggested that it would be wise to wait for the new series of engines) when reviewing it in Iceland.
I bought another Defender over the Disco Sport on account of needing a full 7 seats, 5+2 seemed a little tight for my needs.
If I had the budget for both, I'd happily buy a Disco Sport (or an Evoque) for day to day and keep the Defender for when I need the 7 seats.
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Xpajun Mud Obsessed
Joined: 22 Sep 2008 Odometer: 3245
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:09 am Post subject:
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Hmmmmmmm.....
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RichardD Marshall
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Odometer: 22856 Location: State of Confusion
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:59 am Post subject:
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Buddha wrote: | I bought another Defender over the Disco Sport on account of needing a full 7 seats, 5+2 seemed a little tight for my needs. |
any reason why you didn't consider the Disco? 7 full seats plus all the toys.
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:29 pm Post subject:
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Xpajun wrote: | Hmmmmmmm.....
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looks just like the top one........
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. Difflock Royalty
Joined: 19 Jun 2002 Odometer: 40007 Location: Northern Ireland's Gold Coast
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 3:25 pm Post subject:
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The Jeep looks better. Disco Sport looks crap IMO and I really can't see what it's supposed to be.
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RichardD Marshall
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Odometer: 22856 Location: State of Confusion
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:35 am Post subject:
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. wrote: | I really can't see what it's supposed to be. |
It's meant to be the new Freelander! I had the F2 a couple of times as a courtesy car and I really liked it. I imagine the Disco Sport to be as good all round.
As for looks, aye, it's a bit samey but no more or less than Merc, BMW, Audi ..... they all seem to like the 'keep it in the family' looks. It's what makes the likes of the Defender and Wrangler stand out even more.
Maybe that kind of balanced opinion will upset some
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 11:45 am Post subject:
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nope, i agree.
but does it not negate all the jelly mould comments aimed at other marques, when lawnrover put out a jellymould?
ps, im looking at another even more jellymould, jelly mould for myself
possibly the most jelly mould jelly mould since the jellymould rav 4
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 11:46 am Post subject:
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. wrote: | The Jeep looks better.. |
thats not hard really, but im still not sure.
not enough corners possibly...
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RichardD Marshall
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:02 pm Post subject:
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** GED ** wrote: | but does it not negate all the jelly mould comments aimed at other marques, when lawnrover put out a jellymould? |
Always looking for that argument, eh?
** GED ** wrote: | ps, im looking at another even more jellymould, jelly mould for myself
possibly the most jelly mould jelly mould since the jellymould rav 4 |
I'm happy for you
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Xpajun Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:12 pm Post subject:
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RichardD wrote: |
As for looks, aye, it's a bit samey but no more or less than Merc, BMW, Audi ..... they all seem to like the 'keep it in the family' looks. It's what makes the likes of the Defender and Wrangler stand out even more.
Maybe that kind of balanced opinion will upset some |
You forgot the Ford Focus - and Toyota have one that looks similar as well...
As for the lines of the Defender and Wrangler - that's kinda the reason I love my Mk1 Shogun ~ nice and boxy
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:30 pm Post subject:
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RichardD wrote: |
Always looking for that argument, eh?
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what argument richard.?
you chose to post in this thread....
but seeing as you mention it, yes, it does. you cannot defend landrover with the term jellymould, when they make that thing up there.
not an arguement, an opinion. one of them things you dont like other people to have.
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I'm happy for you |
why thank you for your kind words expressing your joy.
im all warm and fuzzy now.
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:31 pm Post subject:
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Xpajun wrote: | RichardD wrote: |
As for looks, aye, it's a bit samey but no more or less than Merc, BMW, Audi ..... they all seem to like the 'keep it in the family' looks. It's what makes the likes of the Defender and Wrangler stand out even more.
Maybe that kind of balanced opinion will upset some |
You forgot the Ford Focus - and Toyota have one that looks similar as well...
As for the lines of the Defender and Wrangler - that's kinda the reason I love my Mk1 Shogun ~ nice and boxy |
i was behind a ford kuga the other day.
that had more boxy bits than a disco sport
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diff22000 Neil Diamond lookalike
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:03 pm Post subject:
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I dont know why people get so upset about the shapes etc of cars. Why would it bother anyone what it looks like. Unless you are thinking of buying one its just academic.
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:37 pm Post subject:
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exactly, at least i dislike landrovers for proper reasons.
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RichardD Marshall
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 3:23 pm Post subject:
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diff22000 wrote: | I dont know why people get so upset about the shapes etc of cars. Why would it bother anyone what it looks like. Unless you are thinking of buying one its just academic. |
In this case Colin, I think it gives a clue of how the front of the new Defender will look and given that the rest of us are going to have a look at an awful lot of these new Landrovers/Range Rovers because they're so popular and selling so quickly its a fair subject.
The fact that they produce such strong emotions is testament to the success of the styling.
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gadgetboy Off-Road Guru
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 3:56 pm Post subject:
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No it's a testament to how emotive the styling is.
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Xpajun Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 5:48 pm Post subject:
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^^^ ^^^
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jojo Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:30 pm Post subject:
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Can't say that the Discovery Sport looks nice, but then I can't say that most cars look nice. But then that is just my personal view. Some cars look nice, some don't. You pays your money . . . .
But going by the reports of those who have tried it, the Discovery Sport goes well on and off road and seems to be a good all rounder. And as I am not a Land Rover hater I will give one a try. I'm not going to buy one, well not just yet before the new engine has come out and been given a good try, but by then when I am in the market I will have a look at everything that meets my needs - just hope there are not too many to make choice difficult!
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absquatulation Off-Road Guru
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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 7:44 am Post subject:
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** GED ** wrote: | RichardD wrote: |
Always looking for that argument, eh?
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what argument richard.?
you chose to post in this thread....
but seeing as you mention it, yes, it does. you cannot defend landrover with the term jellymould, when they make that thing up there.
not an arguement, an opinion. one of them things you dont like other people to have.
RichardD wrote: |
I'm happy for you |
why thank you for your kind words expressing your joy.
im all warm and fuzzy now. |
Oh God, not again!!!!!
Look, you're both right, and you're both wrong.
Now sit down and play nicely...
No Ged you can't have another biscuit, Richard don't stick that up your nose.
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 9:24 am Post subject:
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can i stick it up my nose?
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( Gray ) Articulating
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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 10:05 am Post subject:
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** GED ** wrote: | can i stick it up my nose? |
If you want to stick 50 rocks of crack up yer nose, feel free...
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absquatulation Off-Road Guru
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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 11:17 am Post subject:
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( Gray ) wrote: | ** GED ** wrote: | can i stick it up my nose? |
If you want to stick 50 rocks of crack up yer nose, feel free... |
If you want to stick your nose up Grays crack. feel free...
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