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Thanks guys, food or thought.
Richard - pictures would be useful when you have a moment thanks. No rush though, I'm still at early negotiation stages with the garage about a 90, so it'll be a few weeks before its on the drive
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As the title says, is there any seating that is safe for use with child seats for the back of a 90? Little ones are currently 3.5yrs & 5 weeks old.
I know the inward facing ones aren't, but am finding conflicting information on the front facing ones.
The other alternative is to get a 110, but most have the low back rear seats, so ££ required to change over.
Currently have a 110 on loan for a few days to test out the Defender experience again, but the 110CSW feels huge compared to my old 90
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So after 4 months of being back in LR ownership with the Freelander, the time has come to get a proper one.
The Freelander is actually quite a nice drive, and I'll miss the auto box, but I'd rather be able to use a LR for laning, pay & play days etc.
Due to the low mileage we cover and limited drive space (and lack of <£2k 90's) three vehicles aren't an option, so I'm looking to swap the Freelander in for a 110CSW. Convieniently enough my local LR specialist who has supplied a few of my LR's (including the Freelander) and serviced them all has a 1995 300TDI 110CSW, which would be a swap plus a bit of cash my way for the Freelander.
Having had 3 defenders, I seem to remember being cold in the winter, occasionally getting a wet knee after it had rained, not being the fastest thing on the road but not the slowest, useless window demister, a tendancy to get muddy clothes climbing in & out, but ultimately an enjoyable experience, life at a slower pace
Is there anything I'm missing?
Happy New Year to all
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Holy thread resurection batman
Great thread, here's a few from way back...
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I've just got a 5dr and have fitted a dog guard to allow me to load through the back window and utilise the floor to roof space, as the boot is otherwise very small.
Although, thinking about it I never thought the boot in my Disco was that big given the size of the vehicle. My Passat estate swallows the world, his wife, the dog and the dog's friend
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1 Andy D..........……...……..Inverkip, Scotland
2 Dan W ..........……...…….Southampton, hampshire
3 Brian W.........………........Newbridge, Caerphilly, South Wales
4 V8camel……………...…..dorset 98 camel freebie
5 denviks...…………..,…….gosport, hants
6 Steve……………...……...Croydon, Surrey
7 Graham………...………...Llanidloes, Powys
8 FridgeFreezer……..…….Gosport, Hampshire.
9 Mark…………………........Horsham, West Sussex
10 Mark.………………….…...Hedon, East Yorks
11 Exmoor Beast (Will)…......Exmoor obviously 2001-1.8ES
12 12 broon (iain)……………. aberdeen scotland
13 stevo7790 ………………... Pencoed, South Wales
14 Richard....……………….....Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
15 Helen & Chris……………..Bristol
16 David.....……………….......N Cornwall
17 bill2………………………...middlesbrough ,cleveland
18 Al & Cat..…………….........Chester-Le-Street, Co. Durham
19 Cerenko………………….. Doncaster. south yorkshire.
20 kent594 …………………. West Hallam, Derbyshire
21 gary……………………….. herne bay kent
22 David……………………...Morpeth Northumberland
23 windy2408………………...Rhondda South Wales
24 chucknorris666 ………….North West Cumbria
25 carpenter-dj.............…......Dartmoor, Devon. SE TD4
26 George…………………... Durham, North East
27 Stuart H………………......Newport in South Wales
28 Ian........……………..........Lincolnshire/North Lincs border
29 Eric…………………….... Colchester, Essex.
30 Mark (expat)…………….. Glenwood, NSW, Australia
31 Ironboard.……………......Swanley, Kent
32 Simon……………........... Paisley, Scotland CSK FL2 HSE Auto
33 Ootini / Dave......…..........Conwy, Wales
34 pip3658...…………….......Coventry West Midlands
35 Phil y……………………..washington tyne&wear
36 Rousseau………………..Chichester, West Sussex.
37 wayne……………………..deal kent
38 Sacha B…………………..Carlisle Cumbria
39 Paul……………………….Taunton (Somerset)
40 Dave & Mel……………… Aberdeen (Scotland)
41 Elise/Klaas ………….......Utrecht, Holland
42 scrane..........…............... colchester essex
43 Graeme…………………..parkgate southampton
44 Noel & Allie ………….......Bretagne, France
45 steve S ...……………......Halesowen, West Midlands
46 Jonny……………………. Damascus, Syria
47 Hugh……………………..Selkirk, Borders - Corwell in July would be nice.
48 Tony W ....………............Hull East Yorks
49 Neil S .......................Sutton Coldfield West Midlands
50 Andrew F/LR2luver...........Katherine,Northern Territory, Australia
51 Thing ...................... Barnstaple N.Devon
52 silkwood ....................Eijsden, The Netherlands ............. Java black FL1, 5 drs, 10-2005
53 50cc.........................Westerland, The Netherlands........ 3dr 1.8 1999 BFG AT
54 Cyberfarmer..................Manila, Philippines....Td4
55 mcdan........................Redipuglia,GORIZIA,ITALY 45° 50' 46",36 NORTH,13°29'02",67 EAST
56 M005 Devizes, Wiltshire TD4 Auto 5dr Serengeti
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Ah. I was not even aware of the place in Market Lavington. I might take cruise by later and see what is there.
I live just down the road from a place in Trowbridge, WJ Joyce Landrovers. I have only used their spares dept. and always feel that I am getting in the way of the business and am not welcome. I also have an issue with the quality of the parts supplied - and on that basis would be wary of getting work done there.
Chris
OK, I do still lurk, even if I have sold my LR and turned over to the dark side that is speed
In contrast to Chris, I can't recomend WJ Joyce in Trowbridge enough, speak to Adrian and get past the slightly cold shoulder and discover a guy who knows more about LR's than there is to know........if you can handle the 'attitiude' as it is (never had a problem myself) it is an excellent place to take your LR.
There is an odd day living here in darkest Wiltshire when I miss my LR, and hanker after another.....maybe one day when I have a lot more time than now
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Congratulations Mark & Nicky
Wonder if the LR will get much attention now? You won't get much done, but you won't mind as little people are great - enjoy being a new Dad.
Haven't tried Toby with a spanner (well I did sell my LR virtually a year ago....) but I reckon give him LR tool no.1 (well maybe LR tool no. 1/2 - a full size lump hammer is a bit much for a 10month old) and he'd do a pretty good job. Its amazing how plastic toys can do so much damage to furniture
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Yep that was the first time Rogue!
M005 has it etched on his brain he had to climb through the float soiled nappies in the back to attach the rope!
I just sat there with a wet bum
Good day that...
Will
Certainly was a good day, picture taken moments before a 'Darwin Award Candidate' warden turned up and parked on a winch wire.....
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Mmm, could be part of the route for a "treasure hunt"
Probably still have the record for the quickest speed along the American striate, coming up out the village
Anyone want to guess what ??
I may
have got into three figures on more than one occasion when travelling to and from work during the open times in August last year and the year before........Gets a bit interesting in the winter with all the wet mud on the road if you're in a LR - four wheel drifts anyone
My guess: 130, with a LR driving warden trying to keep up
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Have a good one Richard
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Many happy returns Tony
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Right, after missing BDB06 I have got my leave pass application in already for this one
Willing to biatch / Wallah or marshall as required
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Thats me that is
Needed to change my car a few months back as couldn't fit the buggy in the boot, and decided to sell the underused LR as was also moving house & needed the cash, knowing that despite it being underused it would be much missed.
So I went out and spent £12k on a nice car and all was well.
Then about 3 weeks ago I started to miss having a LR........... then about two weeks ago I started to have the odd look at autotrader and ebay..........then last week it dawned on me......
Why didn't I think about spending my £12k on a nice, blingtastic 110CSW when I had the chance?
It would given me all the space I needed and a LR for offroad when I had the odd 5 minutes.
B*gg*r, feck and ar*e
Ahh well, if I cut down on the pies & pints I might have enough cash for a cheap LR , although IIRC I've been down that road before and failed
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well Done Mark and Victoria what is his name?
and Mark thank goodness he looks like vicky
Toby William
And just what I thought
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Unfortunately after attending the previous birthday bashes, I won't be able to make it down for this one.
I had intended to offer myself up as a biatch / wallah for Bish / Mark90 after their help last year, but will instead be looking after this little fella.
Hopefully will be able to get out later in the year, looking forward to seeing the pictures of this event & happy birthday for August Tony.
[Raises voice over choruses of 'told you so']Whilst I haven't got time to use a LR at the moment I am missing having one, so early next year when the bathrooms, kitchen, building works & decorating are finished in the new house, I shall probably see whats about and re-enter the LR fold [lowers voice]
PS: And yes he is mine, hard to believe he has come out looking so normal I know
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"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
Thanks for the reminder Steve, certainly moving websites
Sitting here with my 18 day old son, thanking the day I met his mum which stopped me accepting the commission offer from the Royal Marines, big respect and gratitude to those in the services.........
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Need a team mate as I suspect M005 will be conspicuously absent.....
Burp
Just got in from wetting the hybrid's head; finally arrived on Monday.Will see if I can earn enough brownie points changing nappies to get a leave pass for the weekend biatching & drinking.
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Thanks for the replies, i'll make some enquiries. anyone know a good platers in the South? (near swindon? )
Jim
There is a place on the Beckhamtpon - Devizes road in the farm buildings on the left about half way along, MDM (?) does shotblasting & power coating so may also do galvanising.
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Funnily enough I came across a t-shirt just the same Les when I was packing my stuff up to move house.
Guess I wasn't there then either....
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Will
Probably also available from motor spares shops, was not Halfords own make.
Found mine easy enough to remove when I sold it, and for £20 does it really matter if you need to redo it in a few years?
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Went down the DIY route with my Discovery.
Got the film from Halfords - think it was about £18.
Applying was easy, cut to the desired shape, spray soapy water on the window and apply film. The water / soap mix allows you to easily move the film around and use a squeegie to get the air bubbles out. Then just leave to dry.
Easy to obtain good results for little cash.
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Nice to see they have left the Leicester Tigers sticker in the back
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Have you tried Ebay Mark? I am sure you can get better money for it than a dealer will offer you. I wish I could have it... how about a Freelender and £500?
Chris
No haven't tried eBay, but have a lot going on at the moment and want a quick sale.
Have spoken to a few dealers I know and they gave revised pricing, hence the drop in classifieds. The price I am being offered is not too far removed and is just to buy it off me rather than trading it in.
Just need to get time tomorrow to strip the bits off it.
If anyone wants the exmoor trim seats & cubby box with LR logo fabric in exchange for standard seats & £ then shout, be a pity to waste them
Safe rear seats for Children in a 90
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I was heading that way James, but SWMBO has said she has no desire to go out in it, so whilst this stance may soften, it wouldn't be more than a handful of outings a year, hence why I've gone back to the 90 idea with seats.
My 3.5yr old and I have just had a boys trip out for a couple of hours laning in the snow in the borrowed 110, reminded me why I love LR's, and obviously a 90 is fine for boys trips out.