Vanmaster Man Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I hear the X5 is well regarded and is very reliable. It isn't particularly good off road when the going gets above a green route, same with the Audi and Merc but not everyone needs that sort of ability. Good luck with it and I'd be interested to see how you get on with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil1041 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I've only gone and bought an X5 We will see if it's any good Good luck with it mate, will you be starting a do not disrespect the BMW thread now? Phil. Quote Light travels faster than sound, thats why some people appear bright, until you hear them speak. Mine : Mercedes GLC 250d AMG, Lunar Clubman SB, Rockwood 5th Wheel Trailer, La Manga Spain. Link to post Share on other sites
Caravanner1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Good luck with it mate, will you be starting a do not disrespect the BMW thread now? Phil. I will if i like it :blink: !!!! initial signs good. not towed yet. 1 Quote If I'd have known I was going to be this thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more last night Link to post Share on other sites
ReggiePerrin Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) Hi Muddy I'm about to buy another RRS and give up my reliable but unexciting towrag. Have had previous experience and local main dealer is a sweetheart! Just saying cos there is always a different side to every story - just look at Phil - he likes mercs! If your local main dealer is who I think it is. .. i bought my car from them but it wasn't the most pleasant car buying experience I've ever had. Their price for its first service was ludicrously high and all in all I think they are shysters*. As a result, my car has never ever graced their service department and probably never will. I go to the dealer in Sheffield where service has been second to none in every respect. *they have since been subsumed into the Farnell Group and may have changed for the better Edited May 18, 2017 by happynomad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bessacarr425 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Now that Land Rover has ceased the production of proper Land Rovers and have changed to making Chelsea tractors for Mothers doing the school run, hairdressers and male ballet dancers, there is nothing to recommend in buying their product. Much better to choose a manufacturer who has real confidence in their product that they are happy to offer a five or seven year warranty. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReggiePerrin Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Now that Land Rover has ceased the production of proper Land Rovers and have changed to making Chelsea tractors for Mothers doing the school run, hairdressers and male ballet dancers, there is nothing to recommend in buying their product. Much better to choose a manufacturer who has real confidence in their product that they are happy to offer a five or seven year warranty. If one wants to read nonsense, this is certainly the thread for it. Landrover have been building and very successfully selling a number of models for many years. They haven't 'just' changed from - to anything. Rather they have discontinued a single (but iconic) model that would very soon fail to meet the increasingly stringent European safety standards and just as all manufacturers do, have evolved their range of vehicles for the market sector at which they are aimed. There will in due course, even be an all new, more relevant Defender replacement to fill the current gap at the utility end of the range. Whatever one's personal thoughts are about Land Rover they are, by any measure, a massive success story in the the car building world. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vanmaster Man Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 At one point they were the most successful car manufacturer in the world ISTR. Point is the Chelsea tractor as you put it is extremely capable off road and very talented at just about everything else you ask it to do. School run, hairdressers and ballet dancers don't but Korean cars then?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caravanner1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 If your local main dealer is who I think it is. . . i bought my car from them but it wasn't the most pleasant car buying experience I've ever had. Their price for its first service was ludicrously high and all in all I think they are shysters*. As a result, my car has never ever graced their service department and probably never will. I go to the dealer in Sheffield where service has been second to none in every respect. *they have since been subsumed into the Farnell Group and may have changed for the better Bought it from Williams in Manchester Quote If I'd have known I was going to be this thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more last night Link to post Share on other sites
ReggiePerrin Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Bought it from Williams in Manchester My post was re SamD's local dealer rather than Williams in Manchester though. .. I know nothing of Williams as Manchester is a little far for routine servicing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Kid Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 . ................................ making Chelsea tractors for Mothers doing the school run, hairdressers and male ballet dancers, . .................................... I don't fit any of those groups . . Quote Roughing it . . but in comfort . . Link to post Share on other sites
Vanmaster Man Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Here are the winners of Mudfest 2017: Compact Utility Vehicle: 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Premium Compact Utility Vehicle: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack S 4Motion Family Utility Vehicle: 2017 Subaru Forester 2. 5i Touring Premium Mid- or Full-size Utility Vehicle: 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Extreme Capability Utility Vehicle: 2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury Pickups: 2017 Ford Raptor Super Cab Best Overall, NWAPA’s Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year: 2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury http://www. heraldnet. com/life/rain-shine-and-plenty-of-car-truck-suv-fun-at-mudfest-2017/ So there you have it. It's the most competent off roader despite having killed off the "real off roader". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caravanner1 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Here are the winners of Mudfest 2017: Compact Utility Vehicle: 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Premium Compact Utility Vehicle: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack S 4Motion Family Utility Vehicle: 2017 Subaru Forester 2. 5i Touring Premium Mid- or Full-size Utility Vehicle: 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Extreme Capability Utility Vehicle: 2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury Pickups: 2017 Ford Raptor Super Cab Best Overall, NWAPAs Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year: 2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury http://www. heraldnet. com/life/rain-shine-and-plenty-of-car-truck-suv-fun-at-mudfest-2017/ So there you have it. It's the most competent off roader despite having killed off the "real off roader". 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Here are the winners of Mudfest 2017: Compact Utility Vehicle: 2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Premium Compact Utility Vehicle: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack S 4Motion Family Utility Vehicle: 2017 Subaru Forester 2. 5i Touring Premium Mid- or Full-size Utility Vehicle: 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Extreme Capability Utility Vehicle: 2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury Pickups: 2017 Ford Raptor Super Cab Best Overall, NWAPAs Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year: 2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury http://www. heraldnet. com/life/rain-shine-and-plenty-of-car-truck-suv-fun-at-mudfest-2017/ So there you have it. It's the most competent off roader despite having killed off the "real off roader". 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Quote If I'd have known I was going to be this thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more last night Link to post Share on other sites
MPG Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I've only gone and bought an X5 We will see if it's any good WHAT. ...... 😳😳😳 Quote VW Touareg 3. 0L V6 262 R Line with a Unicorn IV Segovia trying to keep up! Link to post Share on other sites
Muddywheels Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) I've only gone and bought an X5 We will see if it's any good The end is nigh. . . .. . .. . .. . https://youtu. be/o58stoJJ5No Edited May 23, 2017 by Muddywheels Quote A Vanner without a van due to the demands of DIY and SWMBO - 40 years was a good run though Now a Motorhome Learner with a Fiat Toad Link to post Share on other sites
Vanmaster Man Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 He was a Castleford fan I guess. Eddie will be turning in his grave. Nasty punch though, he should have been sent off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gmc15 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I've only gone and bought an X5 We will see if it's any good I think you will find that it is very good especially with 306bhp to tap. Good luck with it mate, will you be starting a do not disrespect the BMW thread now? Phil. Everyone disrespects BMW's anyway, so no point in starting a new thread Quote BMW X6 M50D + Buccaneer Schooner 2017 Link to post Share on other sites
Caravanner1 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 WHAT. . . .. . . 😳😳😳 Yup. .... Quote If I'd have known I was going to be this thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more last night Link to post Share on other sites
MPG Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yup. . . .. Speechless 😶😶😶 Quote VW Touareg 3. 0L V6 262 R Line with a Unicorn IV Segovia trying to keep up! Link to post Share on other sites
Caravanner1 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Speechless 😶😶😶 Towed the van this morning, sweet as. Didn't show it any wet grass though! Quote If I'd have known I was going to be this thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more last night Link to post Share on other sites
Woodie106 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) Can't say i blame you for going german - we've decided if we are changing cars from now on its got to be jap or german. Had American & French for the last few years & build quality was appalling. Now have on our drive a VW Golf & a Mitsubishi Shogun, with a Mini Countryman arriving in the next 10 days or so (ok so mini is not strictly german as they are made in holland but with bmw quality control) Edited May 24, 2017 by Woodie106 1 Quote I refer you to the Rt Hon Member for the 19th Century.....................pictured just to the left of your screen.................. Link to post Share on other sites
MPG Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Towed the van this morning, sweet as. Didn't show it any wet grass though! So it should! Change of tyres needed? The Treg will get some proper rubber when it's due rather than the summer ones it was fitted with! Quote VW Touareg 3. 0L V6 262 R Line with a Unicorn IV Segovia trying to keep up! Link to post Share on other sites
Muddywheels Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Thought it's been a bit quiet here so I'd give it a bump Had a trip to view and test drive a rebuilt S2a the other day - looked gorgeous but scared me to death driving it - managed up to 45 wrestling the steering wheel into some kind of a straight line and then tried to brake at bend Edited August 25, 2017 by Muddywheels 3 Quote A Vanner without a van due to the demands of DIY and SWMBO - 40 years was a good run though Now a Motorhome Learner with a Fiat Toad Link to post Share on other sites
CommanderDave Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Driving a tractor at 45 mph your brave ? Dave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to post Share on other sites
Crannoghome Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 That takes me back 45 years when I sat my RAF driving test in one. There was so much slack in the steering box that you had all on just to keep the beast on the road and the gears were a hit and miss affair - more misses than hits, but as they were diesels, any one would do. A fuel tank (and filler) under each front seat meant it always smelt of diesel in the cab - ah, happy days!! Would that one in the photo be a petrol by any chance? Quote 2017 Lunar Solaris 462, Mercedes B200 Exec CDI Auto Link to post Share on other sites
Muddywheels Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 It was a petrol ex-military originally used on Shoeburyness Ranges in Essex It was a civil line production vehicle apparently so apart from vertical front lights everything else was std - 12v, tub filler cap, bumpers etc Very nice but too many new panels and not enough of the original for me Quote A Vanner without a van due to the demands of DIY and SWMBO - 40 years was a good run though Now a Motorhome Learner with a Fiat Toad Link to post Share on other sites
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