The CycleChat Large SUV Owners Club thread

[Richard A Thackeray]

I've only ever seen this, superbly restored by a dairy farmer, from Calderdale (Ken Wheelwright)
It's his Leyland Beaver transporter

Plus, another, less cared for, but just as good in its own way
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/one-for-classic-car-fans.208154/page-75#post-6345416

The Series 1, at the Eastnor Castle Land Rover Experience, was one of his restorations
He restored several, including the DEL boys (437 & 438)

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

'Home-Built' Series 1 tilt-bed
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/one-for-classic-car-fans.208154/page-106#post-6605603

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Hmm

Daughters b/f has had enough of his 110CSW already
(he only bought it in April)
I'm not sure if he expected more of it, as a 'daily driver' - which it isn't really, as they use her Kia Sportage, or his 'works van'

Perhaps this incident has coloured his judgement/sealed the deal?
Not sure what will replace it? (before the Mustang GT, & subsequent 110, he wanted a Ford Raptor)

He's apparantly decided on a replacement for the 110CSW

I'm ashamed to tell you all, but he wants a BuMW X5

 

[Drago]

Daughter #1 prefers her X5M to her old Cayenne.

 

[YMFB]

Seen on Instow beach this week.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Hmm

Daughters b/f has had enough of his 110CSW already
(he only bought it in April)
I'm not sure if he expected more of it, as a 'daily driver' - which it isn't really, as they use her Kia Sportage, or his 'works van'

Perhaps this incident has coloured his judgement/sealed the deal?
Not sure what will replace it? (before the Mustang GT, & subsequent 110, he wanted a Ford Raptor)

He sold/px’d it yesterday
It was a 2013 TDCi, on Kahn wheels

I’m not certain of the figures yet, & if it was a straight swap, or extra cash on one side or the other?

But…. they’ve bought a ‘70’ plate BuMW X5

I’ve only seen a photo of it, all l can say is it looks a nice shade of blue
It’s a petrol, not a diesel…
I wonder how long it will be before they regret that decision?
(particularly when towing the caravan)

 

[Gunk]

I wonder how long it will be before they regret that decision?

As soon as it has its first trip to the dealer, every visit will be four figures.

I got rid of my 330d touring because once any BMW reaches 5 years old they seem be programmed to go wrong.

shame as it was a lovely car.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

He sold/px’d it yesterday
It was a 2013 TDCi, on Kahn wheels

I’m not certain of the figures yet, & if it was a straight swap, or extra cash on one side or the other?

But…. they’ve bought a ‘70’ plate BuMW X5

I’ve only seen a photo of it, all l can say is it looks a nice shade of blue
It’s a petrol, not a diesel…
I wonder how long it will be before they regret that decision?
(particularly when towing the caravan)

@Gunk
4.0 (straight-6) twin-turbo
(M-sport??)
Probably more of a thirst than Oliver Reed & Richard Burton (20 gallon tank??)
Air-suspension too

 

[Gunk]

@Gunk
4.0 (straight-6) twin-turbo
(M-sport??)
Probably more of a thirst than Oliver Reed & Richard Burton (20 gallon tank??)

Same engine as mine but twin turbo, in the X5 lucky to see 30 mpg

my single turbo 3.0d returned about 42 mpg

 

[Dogtrousers]

Walking down the street the other day I saw a car with a Lotus badge. It was an anonymous blobby SUV.

I thought Lotuses were meant to be sexy sporty cars, not shapeless lumps.

 

[Gunk]

Walking down the street the other day I saw a car with a Lotus badge. It was an anonymous blobby SUV.

I thought Lotuses were meant to be sexy sporty cars, not shapeless lumps.

Owned by the Chinese now

 

[icowden]

Walking down the street the other day I saw a car with a Lotus badge. It was an anonymous blobby SUV.
I thought Lotuses were meant to be sexy sporty cars, not shapeless lumps.

One of these bad boys?
https://www.stratstone.com/lotus/new-cars/eletre/

 

[Drago]

Not exactly adding lightness.

 

[Jameshow]

Seen on Instow beach this week.

Best ice cream I know of!👍

 

[Dogtrousers]

One of these bad boys?
https://www.stratstone.com/lotus/new-cars/eletre/
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Yeah, probably.

A sort of big lumpy blob. Not the sleek and sexy look that I would expect from a Lotus.