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Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 18:08
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They often used to use them to deliver petrol in...

They often used to use them to deliver petrol in jerry cans - saw one that was completely crammed full of them - that coupled up with their own 200 gallon fuel tank would be quite interesting on a...
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 14:52
Replies: 111
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Posted By codprawn
God that sounds so familiar!!! Trouble is my...

God that sounds so familiar!!! Trouble is my girlfriend is as bad as I am so I have to put up with my brother instead who is a joint partner in our business.
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 14:30
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
Always right? You seem to take great delight it...

Always right? You seem to take great delight it trying to prove I am always wrong - then get moody when I post back with something in defence!!!
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 14:27
Replies: 111
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Posted By codprawn
Just quoting what other have to say!!! The...

Just quoting what other have to say!!!

The "Stally" today known as "Stolly" - which was on the link I posted!!!

Do a search on Google and you will find plenty of mentions of BOTH names - so...
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 14:11
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Posted By codprawn
Actually it seems to be Stolly or Stally!!! ...

Actually it seems to be Stolly or Stally!!!

https://www.amphibiousvehicle.net/amphi/A/alvisspecial/stally.html

Some great piccies on here.

I very nearly bought one a few years ago but my...
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 14:02
Replies: 111
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Posted By codprawn
I NEVER believe statistics without checking them...

I NEVER believe statistics without checking them out first!!! I have seen all sorts of different figures but never the 95% you mentioned.....

Given the massive number of Land rover clubs and...
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 13:56
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
Yet another Land Rover quote Des "Our...

Yet another Land Rover quote Des

"Our figures say 40 percent of Land Rover customers go off-road, vs. 10 percent for all SUVs," Landre told us.
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 13:51
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
So which was it??? Either you thought I...

So which was it???

Either you thought I meant

1. People who buy Jap vehicles don't know what they are doing

or

2. If you don't know what your looking for avoid a Land Rover
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 13:48
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
Don't know where you got your 95% from Des ...

Don't know where you got your 95% from Des

"Land Rover claims that a surprisingly high percentage of owners use their vehicles off-road, even if that means nothing more adventurous than towing a...
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 13:40
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
Maybe you misinterprated my advice - looking at...

Maybe you misinterprated my advice - looking at it I can see it is a bit misleading BUT if you had read it all in context you would see what I was getting at.

When I said "if you know what you are...
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 13:33
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
Thanks Jimbo - it seems to be that whenever I...

Thanks Jimbo - it seems to be that whenever I genuinely try to help someone all I get is abuse!!! At least you have the insight to see what I am on about!!!
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 13:29
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
So you don't accept that some models of land...

So you don't accept that some models of land rover will be used differently to others? You also don't accept that someone who buys a brand new vehicle is less like to trash it that someone who buys...
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 12:58
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
Yes but this does NOT take into account age or...

Yes but this does NOT take into account age or value of the vehicle!!! Surely it isn't hard to understand that most people wouldn't take a £40,000 vehicle anywhere it will be damaged but by the time...
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 12:40
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
Suppose it depends on where you live - I can...

Suppose it depends on where you live - I can assure you that there are PLENTY of places in the UK where Land Rovers DO get used for what they were intended - wether it be launching boats across sandy...
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 12:18
Replies: 111
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Posted By codprawn
A very helpful and enlightening post......... ...

A very helpful and enlightening post.........

PATHETIC!!!
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 11:58
Replies: 111
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Posted By codprawn
If you buy a Land Rover over 10 yrs old you can...

If you buy a Land Rover over 10 yrs old you can get it on classic car insurance but it musn't be your only vehicle and you are limited to about 10,000 miles a year.

I was getting quotes of as high...
Forum: Other stuff 08 November 2005, 00:59
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
Actually fronteras aren't that bad - damn site...

Actually fronteras aren't that bad - damn site better offroad than most of the Jap stuff anyway.
Forum: Other stuff 07 November 2005, 21:21
Replies: 111
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Posted By codprawn
If you buy a Discovery or Range Rover without air...

If you buy a Discovery or Range Rover without air suspension etc they they are dirt cheap to maintain - as long as you do the work yourself. The parts are so cheap it is amazing - especially as they...
Forum: Other stuff 07 November 2005, 18:18
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
Yes the 3L goes like stink....

Yes the 3L goes like stink....
Forum: Other stuff 07 November 2005, 18:00
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
Yes my mate loves it - it is an auto and because...

Yes my mate loves it - it is an auto and because of that he only gets about 22mpg out of it.

To be honest most of these JAP things are pretty low tech underneath - even my mates Warrior still has...
Forum: Other stuff 07 November 2005, 17:56
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
And on the reliability front I was looking at a...

And on the reliability front I was looking at a Nissan Terrano the other day - 1998 - treated as a car - not an offorader - which needed a load of welding to be done for the MOT - mechanic had to...
Forum: Other stuff 07 November 2005, 17:50
Replies: 111
Views: 19,279
Posted By codprawn
My girlfriends father has a Hilux surf - I test...

My girlfriends father has a Hilux surf - I test drove it for him in a dealers in London and then drove it back. It is a P or R reg so the newest shape. His is pretty rare - can't remember the model...
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