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  1. 27th July 2009, 01:16 PM #41
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    Quote Originally Posted by zulu Delta 534 View Post
    My understanding of the Brisbane test drive is that it wasn't actually carried out by Land Rover themselves but rather by a 'driver training' company who were under contract. This possibly explains some of the personalisation of the models actually on display as I would assume that for insurance purposes, they would have been privately owned by the said Training Co. and specified to their requirements.
    The trainers are not actually LR staff (sub-contrated) but the vehicles are Land Rovers own.

    The ones that are correct spec will probably go onto the press fleet. The one's that are not up to spec (the non-ABS models which were ordered incorrectly) will become staff drive cars.
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  2. 27th July 2009, 02:23 PM #42
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    Guy who took me around was a LR employee, said he'd worked for them for years.

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  3. 27th July 2009, 02:59 PM #43
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    One chap was from Land Rover the rest 4wd people...

    And the Defenders are off to local Dealers, as ex demos...



    Quote Originally Posted by Scouse View Post
    The trainers are not actually LR staff (sub-contrated) but the vehicles are Land Rovers own.

    The ones that are correct spec will probably go onto the press fleet. The one's that are not up to spec (the non-ABS models which were ordered incorrectly) will become staff drive cars.
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  4. 27th July 2009, 05:19 PM #44
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    Quote Originally Posted by hoadie72 View Post
    Did anyone notice if the Hardtop has a bulkhead behind the front seats, and if so does it restrict seat movement?
    ho har drove that one and had his knee hard up against the dash as the seat would not go back far enough for him....that is exactly why we own a dual cab so the seat can go back further...ho har is 6' 3"


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  5. 27th July 2009, 05:19 PM #45
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    Hardtops with alloy wheels are optioned with the Boost Pack, alloys + ABS/ETC. This is an option on the Hardtop, but standard on the Wagon and 110 Crewcab.

    The driving instructors were mostly sub-contracted to Land Rover, who used the same lead instructors in each state.
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  6. 27th July 2009, 05:22 PM #46
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    Quote Originally Posted by The ho har's View Post
    ho har drove that one and had his knee hard up against the dash as the seat would not go back far enough for him....that is exactly why we own a dual cab so the seat can go back further...ho har is 6' 3"


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    Thanks... I figured the bulkhead would limit things somewhat! I'm 6'3" too but I'd still like to give one a shot just so I can speak of the legroom in an informed manner lol
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  7. 27th July 2009, 05:45 PM #47
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    I'm glad to see the hard top back after 14 years. Finally a replacement for mine. Although she only has 280k,s on the clock so it won't be soon. Guys please buy lots of them with the option back so I can pickup a Cheap one in a few years time.
    Hell why wait I might just get one now.
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    Lifes too short to wait for things, splash out and get one...



    Quote Originally Posted by Rovy View Post
    I'm glad to see the hard top back after 14 years. Finally a replacement for mine. Although she only has 280k,s on the clock so it won't be soon. Guys please buy lots of them with the option back so I can pickup a Cheap one in a few years time.
    Hell why wait I might just get one now.
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  9. 28th July 2009, 12:12 PM #49
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    Some one was asking about the van bulk head

    Heres a link to one for sale, with plenty of pics..

    Some of the other adds say made in South Africa for the new range is this true???

    Used Cars for Sale | LAND ROVER DEFENDER www.drive.com.au


    Used Cars for Sale | LAND ROVER DEFENDER www.drive.com.au
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  10. 28th July 2009, 12:49 PM #50
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    I'm pretty sure all of the TD5 90s in Australia were built in Sud Efrica too...
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