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alowson
 


Member Since: 10 Feb 2005
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Coming back from the dark side

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. Embarassed

But even as I drove out of the Land Rover dealer that day I felt sad to leave my “Truck” behind. Big Cry

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. Mad

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. Razz

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. Twisted Evil

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. Question

Also is premium leather worth it and would it last 4 years of kids.

Andrew
  
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Good man! Thumbs Up

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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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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Re: Coming back from the dark side

alowson wrote:
Using some advanced Enron style accounting


Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

You just gotta come back & participate on here, your tale has made me chuckle more than a chuckling thing.... Thumbs Up
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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!
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alowson
 


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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. Very Happy

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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