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"Bob Hobden" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> http://www.autocar.co.uk/movies.asp
>
> and click on the link for the Antara video.
>
> --
> Regards
> Bob
> 1974 S111 SWB 2.25 petrol Hardtop (For Sale)
> 1987 90 2.5 petrol Hardtop
They must wish, GM's concept 4x4 but with the current financial problems at
GM its likely to be a while before production versions see the light of
day.Which may be a little late given that Mazda's CX7 is going into to
production now what does that remind you of?
http://www.autoblog.it/post/915/mazda-cx7 amazing coincidence or what?
Derek


 

"Derek" wrote after
> "Bob Hobden" posted
>> http://www.autocar.co.uk/movies.asp
>>
>> and click on the link for the Antara video.
>>
> They must wish, GM's concept 4x4 but with the current financial problems
> at GM its likely to be a while before production versions see the light of
> day. Which may be a little late given that Mazda's CX7 is going into to
> production now what does that remind you of?
> http://www.autoblog.it/post/915/mazda-cx7 amazing coincidence or what?

If you think that's strange you should see the new Civic, got caught in
traffic with one the other day.

Anyway, it's to be made in Malasia or is it S. Korea and will have other
badges for other markets.
Due for sale in the UK in Autumn 2006 (about the same time as the new
Freelander).

In fact 2006 looks like a vintage year for new 4x4s (again from Autocar)
Toyoto RAV4...March
Suzuki SX4.....spring
Jeep Commander, Cherokee SRT8 ...summer
Jeep Compass/ Patriot.....summer
Mercedes "G" Class.... summer (RR & Cayenne alternative now)
Frontera.... autumn
Freelander ....November
Nissan Qashqai....December

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1974 S111 SWB 2.25 petrol Hardtop (For Sale)
1987 90 2.5 petrol Hardtop


 

"Peter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> That's bloody horrible isn't it?
>I would be inclined to agree. Do you rekon they pushed it onto soil at the
>side of the road for the token "off road" shot.

Icky
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"icky" wrote after ...
> "Peter" commented
>> That's bloody horrible isn't it?
>
>>I would be inclined to agree. Do you rekon they pushed it onto soil at the
>>side of the road for the token "off road" shot.
>
Probably looks better in the metal, only a year to wait.

BTW did you go to the next 10 videos?
Take a look at the Cosworth V8 F1 engine on the Dyno and watch the rev
counter.

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Regards
Bob
1974 S111 SWB 2.25 petrol Hardtop (For Sale)
1987 90 2.5 petrol Hardtop


 
In message <[email protected]>
"Bob Hobden" <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> "Derek" wrote after
> > "Bob Hobden" posted
> >> http://www.autocar.co.uk/movies.asp
> >>
> >> and click on the link for the Antara video.
> >>
> > They must wish, GM's concept 4x4 but with the current financial problems
> > at GM its likely to be a while before production versions see the light of
> > day. Which may be a little late given that Mazda's CX7 is going into to
> > production now what does that remind you of?
> > http://www.autoblog.it/post/915/mazda-cx7 amazing coincidence or what?
>
> If you think that's strange you should see the new Civic, got caught in
> traffic with one the other day.
>
> Anyway, it's to be made in Malasia or is it S. Korea and will have other
> badges for other markets.
> Due for sale in the UK in Autumn 2006 (about the same time as the new
> Freelander).
>
> In fact 2006 looks like a vintage year for new 4x4s (again from Autocar)
> Toyoto RAV4...March
> Suzuki SX4.....spring
> Jeep Commander, Cherokee SRT8 ...summer
> Jeep Compass/ Patriot.....summer
> Mercedes "G" Class.... summer (RR & Cayenne alternative now)
> Frontera.... autumn
> Freelander ....November
> Nissan Qashqai....December
>

and not a single off-roader........... ;-)

Richard
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On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 18:50:15 +0000 (UTC), beamendsltd wrote:

>> Jeep Commander, Cherokee SRT8 ...summer
>> Nissan Qashqai....December
>
> and not a single off-roader........... ;-)

Thought Jeep Cherokee's were acceptable but perhaps only if they are
approaching 10, then what do I know?

As for the name of the Nissan, HTF do you pronouce that Cash Cow?

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"Peter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> That's bloody horrible isn't it?
yep but if you want truly horrible you have to ask the French
http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/motorshow/2005-frankfurt/concepts/gallery01.html
even the name is churningly awful CsportLounge ? no doubt with the famous
build quality that makes Lego look impressive
or from across the pond at the Detroit motorshow
http://motortrend.com/autoshows/coverage/112_05_detas_in_kuraza/
which looks like those Asian lads in the Peugeot advert have gone to work on
a new Disco with that pet elephant. Its a Nissan concept model for the US
market and they must have asked Norm and Cliff for marketing ideas after a
particularly long session at Cheers
Derek


 

Richard wrote ...
after "Bob Hobden" rambled on ((snip)):

>>
>> In fact 2006 looks like a vintage year for new 4x4s (again from Autocar)
>> Toyoto RAV4...March
>> Suzuki SX4.....spring
>> Jeep Commander, Cherokee SRT8 ...summer
>> Jeep Compass/ Patriot.....summer
>> Mercedes "G" Class.... summer (RR & Cayenne alternative now)
>> Frontera.... autumn
>> Freelander ....November
>> Nissan Qashqai....December
>>
>
> and not a single off-roader........... ;-)
>
I'm not so sure about that, one of the Jeeps, the Patriot, will be a proper
4x4 not a Softroader and the "G" Wagon might well give the Rangie a shock,
after all, the old version ain't bad.

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Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London


 
Derek came up with the following;:
> "Peter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> That's bloody horrible isn't it?
> yep but if you want truly horrible you have to ask the French
> http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/motorshow/2005-frankfurt/concepts/gallery01.html
> even the name is churningly awful CsportLounge ? no doubt with the famous
> build quality that makes Lego look impressive
> or from across the pond at the Detroit motorshow
> http://motortrend.com/autoshows/coverage/112_05_detas_in_kuraza/
> which looks like those Asian lads in the Peugeot advert have gone to work
> on a new Disco with that pet elephant. Its a Nissan concept model for
> the US market and they must have asked Norm and Cliff for marketing
> ideas after a particularly long session at Cheers

Looks like a Paintshop cross between a Mini, a Range Rover and a Renault Vel
Satis (?)

--
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(8(|) Homer Rules ..... Doh !!!

 

"Paul - xxx" > wrote t...
> Derek came up with the following after;:
>> "Peter" wrote ...
>>> That's bloody horrible isn't it?
>> yep but if you want truly horrible you have to ask the French
>> http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/motorshow/2005-frankfurt/concepts/gallery01.html
>> even the name is churningly awful CsportLounge ?

I actually like the look of that, it's so Citroen, back to the days when
they made unusual looking vehicles full of innovation and then suffered
because they were the first and had to iron out all the bugs.
Take a look at a Light 15, and compare it with what our car industry were
making at the time.

--
Regards
Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London


 
In message <[email protected]>
"Bob Hobden" <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> "Paul - xxx" > wrote t...
> > Derek came up with the following after;:
> >> "Peter" wrote ...
> >>> That's bloody horrible isn't it?
> >> yep but if you want truly horrible you have to ask the French
> >> http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/motorshow/2005-frankfurt/concepts/gallery01.html
> >> even the name is churningly awful CsportLounge ?
>
> I actually like the look of that, it's so Citroen, back to the days when
> they made unusual looking vehicles full of innovation and then suffered
> because they were the first and had to iron out all the bugs.
> Take a look at a Light 15, and compare it with what our car industry were
> making at the time.
>

One of our local main agents has (very proudly) got a stack of "What Car"
supplements on their counter today. This compares a lot of the competition
with Discovery III. The Discovery III wins, but, though I looked through
the whole thing, there was absolutely no mention of the really critical
stuff - ground clearence, approach angles, breakover angles, max tilt,
wading depth etc, etc.

Says an awful lot about the current 4x4 market, and even more about the
mag!

Richard
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On or around Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:25:35 -0000, "Bob Hobden" <[email protected]>
enlightened us thusly:

>
>"Paul - xxx" > wrote t...
>> Derek came up with the following after;:
>>> "Peter" wrote ...
>>>> That's bloody horrible isn't it?
>>> yep but if you want truly horrible you have to ask the French
>>> http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/motorshow/2005-frankfurt/concepts/gallery01.html
>>> even the name is churningly awful CsportLounge ?
>
>I actually like the look of that, it's so Citroen, back to the days when
>they made unusual looking vehicles full of innovation and then suffered
>because they were the first and had to iron out all the bugs.
>Take a look at a Light 15, and compare it with what our car industry were
>making at the time.

and the DS...
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"You praise the firm restraint with which they write -_
I'm with you there, of course: They use the snaffle and the bit
alright, but where's the bloody horse? - Roy Campbell (1902-1957)
 

Richard wrote after...
>
> One of our local main agents has (very proudly) got a stack of "What Car"
> supplements on their counter today. This compares a lot of the competition
> with Discovery III. The Discovery III wins, but, though I looked through
> the whole thing, there was absolutely no mention of the really critical
> stuff - ground clearence, approach angles, breakover angles, max tilt,
> wading depth etc, etc.
>
> Says an awful lot about the current 4x4 market, and even more about the
> mag!
>

Those things are of no interest to the vast majority of customers, indeed
they wouldn't know or care what those phrases meant, they buy for other
reasons.
Very few buyers of new ones want them or need them for their real 4 x 4
ability and if they were only bought by those that do they wouldn't be made,
it would be uneconomic. We have something to thank these buyers for after
all. :)

--
Regards
Bob
1974 S111 SWB 2.25 petrol Hardtop (For Sale)
1987 90 2.5 petrol Hardtop






 

"Bob Hobden" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Paul - xxx" > wrote t...
>> Derek came up with the following after;:
>>> "Peter" wrote ...
>>>> That's bloody horrible isn't it?
>>> yep but if you want truly horrible you have to ask the French
>>> http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/motorshow/2005-frankfurt/concepts/gallery01.html
>>> even the name is churningly awful CsportLounge ?
>
> I actually like the look of that, it's so Citroen, back to the days when
> they made unusual looking vehicles full of innovation and then suffered
> because they were the first and had to iron out all the bugs.
> Take a look at a Light 15, and compare it with what our car industry were
> making at the time.
>
> --
> Regards
> Bob
> In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London
Yes you have a point there Bob the Traction Avant was french car ahead of
its time when our industry was just building the Jaguar XK120, Morris Minor
Traveller. Triumph TR2 roadster,Austin Champ,AC Ace which you have to admit
were pretty iconic in their own right sadly that was when we still had a
motor industry .You the remember to keep it on perspective the 2CV was
about at that time <cough>. I have a deal of respect for the Maserati
engined SM but as you say if you can't iron out the bugs in your technology
you are dans Creek de' Merde and god knows the suspension problems were
known about for long enough probably why BMC had a try at the idea as
well( idiots).
Derek


 
On or around Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:34:39 GMT, "Derek"
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>Yes you have a point there Bob the Traction Avant was french car ahead of
>its time when our industry was just building the Jaguar XK120, Morris Minor
>Traveller. Triumph TR2 roadster,Austin Champ,AC Ace which you have to admit
>were pretty iconic in their own right sadly that was when we still had a
>motor industry .You the remember to keep it on perspective the 2CV was
>about at that time <cough>. I have a deal of respect for the Maserati
>engined SM but as you say if you can't iron out the bugs in your technology
>you are dans Creek de' Merde and god knows the suspension problems were
>known about for long enough probably why BMC had a try at the idea as
>well( idiots).

To be fair, there's not a lot wrong with the Citroen's suspension. OK, you
get problems with rust making the pipes fail, but that's more penny-pinching
by accountants - it's exactly the same reason why your brake pipes rust on
pretty much any vehicle - steel ones are cheaper for the manufacturer to fit
that corrosion-resistant ones such as Kunifer, or better yet suitable
stainless steel.
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In message <[email protected]>
Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:

> On or around Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:34:39 GMT, "Derek"
> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>
> >Yes you have a point there Bob the Traction Avant was french car ahead of
> >its time when our industry was just building the Jaguar XK120, Morris Minor
> >Traveller. Triumph TR2 roadster,Austin Champ,AC Ace which you have to admit
> >were pretty iconic in their own right sadly that was when we still had a
> >motor industry .You the remember to keep it on perspective the 2CV was
> >about at that time <cough>. I have a deal of respect for the Maserati
> >engined SM but as you say if you can't iron out the bugs in your technology
> >you are dans Creek de' Merde and god knows the suspension problems were
> >known about for long enough probably why BMC had a try at the idea as
> >well( idiots).
>
> To be fair, there's not a lot wrong with the Citroen's suspension. OK, you
> get problems with rust making the pipes fail, but that's more penny-pinching
> by accountants - it's exactly the same reason why your brake pipes rust on
> pretty much any vehicle - steel ones are cheaper for the manufacturer to fit
> that corrosion-resistant ones such as Kunifer, or better yet suitable
> stainless steel.

And the 2CV was for years the only production saloon capable of crossing
the Sahara unmodified. 2CV's do very well in RTV trials,reportedly
usually finishing in the top of the lower half.

Richard
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In message <[email protected]>
"Bob Hobden" <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> Richard wrote after...
> >
> > One of our local main agents has (very proudly) got a stack of "What Car"
> > supplements on their counter today. This compares a lot of the competition
> > with Discovery III. The Discovery III wins, but, though I looked through
> > the whole thing, there was absolutely no mention of the really critical
> > stuff - ground clearence, approach angles, breakover angles, max tilt,
> > wading depth etc, etc.
> >
> > Says an awful lot about the current 4x4 market, and even more about the
> > mag!
> >
>
> Those things are of no interest to the vast majority of customers, indeed
> they wouldn't know or care what those phrases meant, they buy for other
> reasons.
> Very few buyers of new ones want them or need them for their real 4 x 4
> ability and if they were only bought by those that do they wouldn't be made,
> it would be uneconomic. We have something to thank these buyers for after
> all. :)
>

Until they get us banned (taxed out of existence) - it will happen, the
question is only when.

Richard
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