JJ0063 Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 5 hours ago, SiC said: Liability factor puts people off. Along with those that want these tend to want one brand new or a few years old, invariably on the tick. I think this is somewhat right, a big thing was insurance killed the market as for a while no one could insure them for less than a mortgage payment each month.
SiC Posted January 30 Posted January 30 Just now, JJ0063 said: I think this is somewhat right, a big thing was insurance killed the market as for a while no one could insure them for less than a mortgage payment each month. Was the Evoque affected that much? I thought it was the higher RR models that suffered the most from thefts.
JJ0063 Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 1 minute ago, SiC said: Was the Evoque affected that much? I thought it was the higher RR models that suffered the most from thefts. Yeah big time, one of the stats I read said during 2023 (I think), only 142 less Evoque’s were stolen than RR Sports
Tayne Posted January 30 Posted January 30 10 hours ago, JJ0063 said: Oh, and yes, I’ve prepared… Did you pay the extra £3.20? Would they pay out if the Evoque got nicked? Looks like the cheapest insurance policy for a Range Rover!
JJ0063 Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 6 minutes ago, Tayne said: Did you pay the extra £3.20? Would they pay out if the Evoque got nicked? Looks like the cheapest insurance policy for a Range Rover! Vinted doesn’t give you the choice 😂 Worth £50 odd for a bit of a visual deterrent, I can also get a Thatcham S7 approved tracker with a years subscription for £90 odd if I decide to. yes oui si 1
tom13 Posted January 30 Posted January 30 2 hours ago, JJ0063 said: Vinted doesn’t give you the choice 😂 Worth £50 odd for a bit of a visual deterrent, I can also get a Thatcham S7 approved tracker with a years subscription for £90 odd if I decide to. Guy I got my mk7 transit had one. He said they are the best but you need to weld a small section on them to prevent a pin or something from been pushed out. Worth looking into. JJ0063 1
EyesWeldedShut Posted January 31 Posted January 31 Ace! Like @SiC, my missus has a secret crush on these but, seeing as she's married a skinflint, she has to make do with a FreeLoader Only reason I fancy the FWD only version is that I am allergic to haldex. The insurance on JLR stuff is weird though - our 2005 FreeLoader 1 comes with an 'enhanced' premium which surprised me - I can insure a 4.5 litre Cayenne of the same age for less? Is that the downhill rolling crap from the recent high theftability of the newer models? Parts are plenriful and cheap though - always a bonus for LR products
JJ0063 Posted January 31 Author Posted January 31 39 minutes ago, EyesWeldedShut said: Ace! Like @SiC, my missus has a secret crush on these but, seeing as she's married a skinflint, she has to make do with a FreeLoader Only reason I fancy the FWD only version is that I am allergic to haldex. The insurance on JLR stuff is weird though - our 2005 FreeLoader 1 comes with an 'enhanced' premium which surprised me - I can insure a 4.5 litre Cayenne of the same age for less? Is that the downhill rolling crap from the recent high theftability of the newer models? Parts are plenriful and cheap though - always a bonus for LR products The fact Mrs JJ likes them / will drive it is a driving factor to be honest, she never really drove the 3 series or previous cars as she felt they were too big. She loved the 335D though as it was small and fast 😂 I don’t drive a great deal in the week with working from home and her Fiesta is getting up on the miles, so it makes sense to have something she can use whenever she wants and feels comfortable to drive. Its not my normal go to car, they seem small, but it’s practical enough for us and they seem a really nice place to be from the drivers seat so we’ll give it a go. Re insurance, I think so - a lot of it comes down to stats, a 4.5 cayenne is likely to be involved in less claims being a the rarer car. It’s a complete unknown half the time though. EyesWeldedShut 1
JJ0063 Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 Well, I now own a JLR product! So I obviously bought a Disklok. Coprolalia, Mally, Dobloseven and 13 others 14 2
Matty Posted February 2 Posted February 2 First impressions? (As in the car, not your first attempt at a Frank Butcher) JJ0063 1
JJ0063 Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 18 minutes ago, Matty said: First impressions? (As in the car, not your first attempt at a Frank Butcher) From the drivers seat, brilliant. Much comfier than the 3 series, it’s the top spec so has got every gadget you can imagine. Drives beautifully. Im not sold on them cosmetically from the rear, but given I’m usually the one sat in the drivers seat… I’m well happy. Having been in a BMW for so long it actually feels like I’ve got a new car which is nice! Certainly no regrets, it’s a decent example of one too. mercedade, lesapandre, Matty and 2 others 5
JJ0063 Posted February 3 Author Posted February 3 I was in bed before 10 after the day travelling yesterday which is unheard of for me but now it’s daylight I’ve had a chance to take a quick few photos. After a proper look round it I’m still just as pleased. Noticed there’s an outstanding recall for the steering rack bolts so phoned my JLR dealer in kings lynn and they’ve booked it in for the 5th of March with a courtesy car which was painless. yes oui si, Vantman, lesapandre and 3 others 5 1
yes oui si Posted February 3 Posted February 3 That'd look quite decent with some spacers to make the arches look slightly less overpowering.
JJ0063 Posted February 3 Author Posted February 3 2 minutes ago, yes oui si said: That'd look quite decent with some spacers to make the arches look slightly less overpowering. I know what you mean but I feel like I’m past all that now tbh, just want a ‘nice’ standard car mercedade, Jazoli and yes oui si 1 1 1
S2000 Posted February 3 Posted February 3 Needs a snorkel and a ‘one life live it’ sticker…. #DO NOT F’IN DARE# Marshall2810, CGSB and JJ0063 1 2
JJ0063 Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 Plate on! Mrs JJ has stolen it every day this week so far. Absolutely loves it. Wibble and AnnoyingPentium 2
Pat Earrings Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Do you know what..I really like this. keen to see how you fare with this as the other half really wants one but I’ve discouraged her many times. The 2.2 seems to be the reliable bet. JJ0063 1
Mrcento Posted February 6 Posted February 6 I remember the first time i saw one of these in the metal, i couldn't believe how astonishingly small they actually were for a LR. I thought they would basically be something in between a Mk1 RR sport and a Freelander 2 in size, probably slightly closer to a RR sport. In reality, they're smaller than an Astra. Nice little (For a LR) things though, and agree entirely, 2.2 seems the way to go on them! JJ0063 1
JJ0063 Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 48 minutes ago, Pat Earrings said: Do you know what..I really like this. keen to see how you fare with this as the other half really wants one but I’ve discouraged her many times. The 2.2 seems to be the reliable bet. I do too, I’m almost over the “I own an evoque” embarrassment now. It’s such a nice place to be and this particular spec is something special. The 2.2 does seem the safe option for sure. 31 minutes ago, Mrcento said: I remember the first time i saw one of these in the metal, i couldn't believe how astonishingly small they actually were for a LR. I thought they would basically be something in between a Mk1 RR sport and a Freelander 2 in size, probably slightly closer to a RR sport. In reality, they're smaller than an Astra. Nice little (For a LR) things though, and agree entirely, 2.2 seems the way to go on them! I know what you mean, you’d certainly expect them to be bigger. I think it feels like the size of a Freelander to drive, having owned Astras it definitely feels bigger than one of those but I get your point, it’s not what you’d expect at all!
JJ0063 Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 Just sat watching Salvage Hunters whilst waiting for Mrs JJ. Fully converted to RR. wuvvum and loserone 2
tom13 Posted February 7 Posted February 7 I concur with the spacers. It's not bad now but it would look super meaty if they were pushed out into the arch more. JJ0063 and yes oui si 2
JJ0063 Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 Oh how I love a bargain! Just what I was looking for. Trip to Norwich and back this evening and it’s now fitted. Perfick. Westbay, AnnoyingPentium, wuvvum and 8 others 10 1
High Jetter Posted February 7 Posted February 7 Gun cabinet next? garethj, JJ0063, GrumpiusMaximus and 1 other 4
JJ0063 Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 AliExpress CarPlay MMI box fitted, retains the original screen, it just replaces the factory satnav, you just press the NAV button and it takes you to CarPlay Dave_Q, Jazoli, rainagain and 1 other 4
yes oui si Posted February 8 Posted February 8 19 hours ago, High Jetter said: Gun cabinet next? I'm selling my over and under if you want to fill it... High Jetter 1
JJ0063 Posted February 11 Author Posted February 11 Safety first and all that… yes oui si, AnnoyingPentium and High Jetter 1 2
UltraWomble Posted February 11 Posted February 11 2 hours ago, Tayne said: Scorpion Tracks???? Nah its a car alarm innit
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