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crews control wrote:
DG wrote:
But comparable with historical D3 /4 sales figures ...
I thought the whole point of screwing the design was so it appealed to a wider customer base? What you're saying here is it's doing well by keeping up with the old model !!!
CC: Sooner or later, you and I are just going to have to accept that there's little point in attempting to debate with the de facto guerrilla wing of LR's Marketing Department! 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
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12th May 2018 8:20 pm
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Well debate generally involves the discussion of two opposing arguments ....but I can fully understand why you might want to give up from your side
12th May 2018 8:31 pm
crews control
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Thing is Red Merle, I remember when the discussion revolved around....
“it doesn’t matter what we dinosaurs think of the D5 because LR will probably sell loads”…
so now the other side has to drag the goalposts somewhere else !!! 2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
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13th May 2018 5:46 am
Red Merle
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DG wrote:
Well debate generally involves the discussion of two opposing arguments ....but I can fully understand why you might want to give up from your side
I know, I know! I only have the facts and overwhelming evidence on my side, but you stand your ground! I've got to admire your dedication and tenacity in the face of such crushing odds
Besides, look at what I shall be driving for the next 2 days, maybe even longer!
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Can't knock the colour! 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!)
13th May 2018 6:20 am
Red Merle
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crews control wrote:
Thing is Red Merle, I remember when the discussion revolved around....
“it doesn’t matter what we dinosaurs think of the D5 because LR will probably sell loads”…
so now the other side has to drag the goalposts somewhere else !!!
Oh yes, they'll sell loads and loads!
Besides, you've got to admire those sales figures. With a remarkable 67% increase in numbers, it's managed to pull itself up from "no where to be seen" to a solid "last place" in only its second year
It's like one of those primary school races, where "nobody loses"
Talking of being remarkably positive in the face of devastating odds (and having driven one for 24 hours now), I quite like the size of the numbers on the temperature readout on the climate control, while the little plastic knob to control the remote adjustment of the mirrors is clearly of higher quality than the one in the D4! 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!)
13th May 2018 6:32 am
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Red Merle wrote:
Can't knock the colour!
Background is a bit of an embarrassment though
Red Merle wrote:
I know, I know! I only have the facts and overwhelming evidence on my side,
When are you going to present it?
13th May 2018 6:54 am
Red Merle
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Thank you for your concern there DG but, however humble my abode on Bodmin Moor may be, I can live with that. However, may I share some greater concern with you having to live in the outside lane of the Westbound carriageway of the A3, at the M25 interchange?
Is it a bit noisy?
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!)
13th May 2018 7:31 am
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I have severe tinnitus so any background noise is helpful
13th May 2018 8:07 am
Red Merle
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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!)
13th May 2018 8:22 am
defector
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Bit below the belt DG?
The type of house we live in shouldn't really matter?
13th May 2018 2:08 pm
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I'm sure RM is quite capable of taking my tongue in cheek comment in context with our previous banter without the need for others being outraged
13th May 2018 3:08 pm
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I just assumed you two were having a bit of public flirting chat... Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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13th May 2018 3:10 pm
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13th May 2018 3:59 pm
LT
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Red Merle wrote:
DG wrote:
Well debate generally involves the discussion of two opposing arguments ....but I can fully understand why you might want to give up from your side
I know, I know! I only have the facts and overwhelming evidence on my side, but you stand your ground! I've got to admire your dedication and tenacity in the face of such crushing odds
Besides, look at what I shall be driving for the next 2 days, maybe even longer!
Click image to enlarge
Can't knock the colour!
That is a nice colour. What size wheels/tyres has it got?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)
13th May 2018 4:39 pm
Red Merle
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What fun and games, eh?!
Oh yes, tyres! They’re spindly little 285/40r22’s It might help to explain the vertiginous height of the boot floor, what with the spare being under there...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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