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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 04 December 2007, 02:17:04
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... and I cannot stop looking at this: :-X
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Range-Rover-Overfinch-630R_W0QQitemZ180188717669QQihZ008QQcategoryZ29748QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Hmmmmmmmm my brother has had 2 range rovers, the last was a 3.9(i think) with LPG conversion, big gas tank on it. He asked me to drop him off at bournemouth airport once, 30 miles there and 30 miles back again. Had 5 people and holiday luggage on the way to airport, and just me on the way back.
Gas tank was full when we left. Empty when I got back !! max speed I did was 75mph.
Mike
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Hmmmm.....let me see.
The Range Rover gearboxes are shite at the best of times and struggle to handle the torque of the V8 (hence why they dont last long off road)......putting double the horse power through it isnt wise.....
Plus, what good about 400hp when its strapped to a boat like a Range Rover!
And at that price there is a lot better cars to spend your money on...
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mmmm whats the point in a rangie with no tow hook ?? :)
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Fuel: Petrol
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See a few of these as they're only up the road from me - being "run in" on the bypass mostly ;)
We'll see if we can blag a test drive next time you're over, James? I'll get me green wellies out ;D
Not much point trying to make something that big go quick IMHO. They must be incredibly thirsty.
Take the engine and build an Ultima round it :y
Kevin
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Why do these 'tanks' have so much appeal to so many people? I've never felt the slightest degree of excitement when looking at them, or when I've been treated to the occasional ride.
I had the use of a Rexton for two weeks as an insurance courtesy car 6 months ago, and I couldn't wait to give it back. Not once did I feel comfortable in it.
Am I just a crank, or do others have similar feelings about them?
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No real appeal to me. 4wd tanks have a place, and that is off road! 4wd drive cars are a different matter entirely.
Now a status symbol for mums on the school run.
Pointless for the road, and generally VERY badly driven.
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Hmmmm.....let me see.
The Range Rover gearboxes are shite at the best of times and struggle to handle the torque of the V8 (hence why they dont last long off road)......putting double the horse power through it isnt wise.....
Plus, what good about 400hp when its strapped to a boat like a Range Rover!
And at that price there is a lot better cars to spend your money on...
like a Monaro!
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no offense ..
I think these cars are good if you live in a village and drive mostly where theres no road..
In the city these become very dangerous similiar a shotgun in hands of bad drivers as they are very heavy and fast..
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I don't know if it's just me but, whilst there are some pretty cars and some ugly cars, 4x4's, pickup trucks, SUVs, etc. all fall into the latter category with me. I am just never roused by the styling of any of them, I guess because they are by necessity a box on 4 wheels with lots of junk bolted to the outside. I can't get excited about any of them.
I guess I could probably appreciate a capable 4x4 off-road (not something I've ever tried) but then what does it matter what it looks like? Nice army surplus Landy would suit me fine. Having driven them on-road there's no way on earth I'd use one as a daily driver.
Kevin
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If i had 16k spare, i'd get this:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+MONARO/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-4294956291-4294966969/advert.action?R=200744297551573&distance=81&postcode=NN13+6ER&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=
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Price of them is dropping quickly. I can get an 07 5.7 Monaro for 21k.
I did consider one as my company car... (I get a budget and can buy whatever I want) but the cost in fuel (and tax) over a year for me was a little excessive! ;D
I wonder how long Marks DTM will be able to resist the temptation....? ;)
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Price of them is dropping quickly. I can get an 07 5.7 Monaro for 21k.
I did consider one as my company car... (I get a budget and can buy whatever I want) but the cost in fuel (and tax) over a year for me was a little excessive! ;D
I wonder how long Marks DTM will be able to resist the temptation....? ;)
That cars been sat around for 2 years at least then......
I will bide my time.....
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Price of them is dropping quickly. I can get an 07 5.7 Monaro for 21k.
I did consider one as my company car... (I get a budget and can buy whatever I want) but the cost in fuel (and tax) over a year for me was a little excessive! ;D
I wonder how long Marks DTM will be able to resist the temptation....? ;)
If this car was around me and I have enough to pay..I wont think for another second..
And if the fuel was excess better stay in front my house than from my mind ;D
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Looks like I'll be keeping the Miggy, then :P
Not at all feasable for me to run something like that Rangie.... I just... like it !!
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The Monaro, as so the Range rover, are both nice vehicles, but not for people who have to go to work every day :'(
I do not even think that i could earn enough to fill them up with Petrol :-/ :-/
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yep.same ..or necessary a close person in the family who owns a fuel shop..
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yep.same ..or necessary a close person in the family who owns a fuel shop..
What is the price of fuel in Turkey Cem??
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yep.same ..or necessary a close person in the family who owns a fuel shop..
What is the price of fuel in Turkey Cem??
I think it works out at one large turkey per 35 litres :y.............cheap at the price ;D ;D
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:)The Rangey looks cool,nice motor no doubt. I've got no problem with big 4x4s despite the ribbing they get, do'nt care. I like big cars with big engines, always have...etc. That's why most of us are on here. The only thing i will never get to grips with is the prices they hold. 10 years old, Capt. Kirk mileage on some shogun or similar & they fetch thousands...WHY? Ok 4wd but most people never use it, they're shod in road tyres that cost a mint & would get stuck in a puddle, road motorists are stuck with diffs, transfer boxes that they do'nt need & cost when they expire, most of them have little off road ability to speak of, i've rescued several that have got stuck, wo'nt make it up a hill, got waterlogged etc in a 1982 Landy. That does'nt really matter because they are fundamentally road cars & nice, comfy,well equipped vehicles. I've driven a few on the road & liked them...but...
Why do old worn out ones still fetch 4,5,6 grand+ :-? :-? :-?
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yep.same ..or necessary a close person in the family who owns a fuel shop..
What is the price of fuel in Turkey Cem??
nearly 1.30 £ /liter
(sorry late answer I was showing my wife Paul Potts slow ADSL >:( wife see in Romanian channel before and very impressed)
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yep.same ..or necessary a close person in the family who owns a fuel shop..
What is the price of fuel in Turkey Cem??
I think it works out at one large turkey per 35 litres :y.............cheap at the price ;D ;D
too many is necessary for full tank ;D