Just came across these pics of China's version of the Evoque called the 'Land Wind' - how on earth can they get away with this???




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It doesn't look any better than the original................ Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
Tricia's - 2006 Royal Blue Beetle Cabriolet Auto
Mine - 2014 Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport Matt Black
Ours - 2007 White Bailey Pageant Champagne

Probably has a longer warranty, doesn't break down, better materials, lower tax bracket and is half the price.

Don't the Chinese copy a design and improve on it, not that it would be difficult.

Must have summit to do with the color ....

or

Local name for chinese footballer wife ,,!!!  Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

They also have a Freelander copy ...



BMW are well represented by clones too, although difficult to tell which is which as they both look

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I wonder what would happen if the started bringing them over here? As stated much cheaper, more reliable...

I wonder when the Disco Sport clone will appear - expect to see a Disco flatulence soon!

shilen wrote:

I wonder when the Disco Sport clone will appear!

Fret not .... it's already been done and it's sporting a Ford badge.



 FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

Pretty sure that is the Ford Edge. I saw them on my travels to the US and was impressed with how nice the look on the outside.

Turns out, they are designed by the same guy that used to design Range Rovers, from what I researched.

They should be coming to Australia soon. If the DS is out of reach/doesn't suit my needs, I might take a look at it, though my wife would hate the idea of having a Ford.  1st time FL2 owner. 2007 SE i6 in Tambora Flame.

Just seen this could this bring the masses to better motering
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-28...oader.html

I THINK NOT ....

BUT RR SPORT FOR LESS THAN 10K

DICO 5 FOR 8 K

FRELANDER 3 FOR 7K
BUT YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR (free wraparound bodyshell if in a crash ..!!!)  Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

In 2008 BMW tried to get the Chinese to stop cloning the X5 but an Italian judge threw the case out.
Stupid Plick  _________________
Gone - 2010 Rimini XS

Available at most 'Take Away' Showrooms  Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Ahh so 1x. 14 1x15 and more new clones in 2016  Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

djwhyte wrote:

though my wife would hate the idea of having a Ford.

But most of a Freelander is Ford anyway.

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But most of a Freelander is Ford anyway.

Shhhh, she'll refuse to drive the FL2 next!

What about the Disco and the Rangey? Are they mostly Ford too? Maybe I can manipulate her into an upgrade  1st time FL2 owner. 2007 SE i6 in Tambora Flame.

You could tell her it's also part Volvo too. Oh wait....that's Ford as well.

I must admit I did chuckle to myself when I pulled down the driver's sunvisor on my 2014 FL2 and saw a light fitting that I had in my 2002 MY Ford Focus. It seems that good design never ages!